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Summary
This position is being advertised in the excepted service and traditional competitive hiring procedures are not applicable. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine your eligibility for Federal employment and your qualification for this position. Further evaluation may be based on interviews; review of requested work samples, writing samples, most recent performance evaluation(s), or professional references; or results of an oral presentation or work-related test.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
04/22/2020 to 05/06/2020
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Salary
$102,663 - $133,465 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 13
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Location
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent - Excepted Appointment
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
15
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
PARDON-20-10799857
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Control number
566288200
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Clarification from the agency
Open to all Qualified U.S. Citizens.
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Additional selections may be made within the same geographical area and within the Department of Justice with comparable requirements and responsibilities.
Duties
The Office of the Pardon Attorney, United States Department of Justice, seeks to fill two positions of Attorney Advisor, based in Washington, DC. The Office of the Pardon Attorney, under the direction of the Deputy Attorney General, assists the President in the exercise of executive clemency as authorized under Article II, Section 2, of the United States Constitution. The Office receives petitions for executive clemency, initiates the necessary investigations, and prepares the recommendations to the Deputy Attorney General and the President in connection with the consideration of all forms of executive clemency, including commutation (reduction) of sentence, pardon, remission of fine and reprieve.
Duties and responsibilities of the Attorney Advisor include but are not limited to:
- Becoming familiar with all aspects of executive clemency.
- Applying knowledge of and/or experience with federal or state criminal law (from either the prosecution or defense perspective, or both), sentencing policy and guidelines.
- Applying exceptional legal, analytical, policy, and writing skills. Objectivity and a high level of discernment are required for this position, as well as the ability to accept guidance, critique, and counsel from senior managers.
- Managing and prioritizing a sizable and growing workload to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Demonstrating compassion and the ability to make fair and balanced evaluations of written applications submitted by petitioners.
- Applying analysis and discretion in the interpretation and proper application of executive orders, federal regulations, precedents, and agency practices related to executive clemency.
- Reviewing and evaluating petitions submitted by applicants for executive clemency, to confer with officials of the Department of Justice and external agencies regarding the performance of investigations advising senior managers on the results of the investigative process, and recommending appropriate disposition of each case.
- If/when needed, interacting with pardon applicants and their legal representation while demonstrating a high level of commitment to professionalism, courtesy and public service.
Additional selections may be made within the same geographical area and within the Department of Justice with comparable requirements and responsibilities.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Must complete a background investigation to include drug testing.
- Selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- May require the completion of probationary period.
- Must provide proof of law degree (transcripts), and active bar membership.
- This position is in the excepted service.
- Additional selections may be made within the same geographical area and within the Department of Justice.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess
- A J.D. degree
- Be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
- Have a minimum of 3 years post-J.D. experience; and
- Have experience with federal criminal practice.
Education
Applicants must have a professional law degree (J.D., LL.M., or S.J.D.) at a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA); and, be a current member, in good standing, of the bar of a State, a Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities: The Department encourages qualified applicants with disabilities, including individuals with targeted/severe disabilities to apply in response to posted vacancy announcements. Qualified applicants with targeted/severe disabilities may be eligible for direct hire, non-competitive appointment under Schedule A (5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(u)) hiring authority. Individuals with targeted/severe disabilities are encouraged to register for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared List of People with Disabilities (the Bender Disability Employment Registry) by submitting their resume to resume@benderconsult.com and referencing "Federal Career Opportunities" in the subject line. Additional information about the Bender Registry is available at www.benderconsult.com. Individuals with disabilities may also contact one of the Department's Disability Points of Contact (DPOC). See the DPOC at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/disability-points-contact.
Veterans: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form 15 (SF-15), Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf for a copy of SF-15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF-15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is an Excepted Service position. Applicants will be evaluated based on their experience and skills in completing the work of the position. Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and specifically addressing the (4) mandatory requirements from the qualification section of this vacancy, as well as a resume, an assessment and a writing sample. Further evaluation may/will be based on interviews; review of requested work samples, writing samples, most recent performance evaluation(s), or professional references; or results of an oral presentation or work-related test.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Interested candidates should submit all of the following:
- Cover letter (highlighting relevant experience and specifically addressing the (4) mandatory requirements).
- Resume (see this USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial).
- Official or Unofficial law school transcript. (If selected, official transcripts will be required).
- Professional legal writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages).
- Official certificate showing that the applicant is an active member in good standing of a state bar.
- Performance appraisal (if a current federal employee) issued within the last 12 months, or if none exists, a statement to that effect.
- Copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if a current federal employee).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes the Assessment Questionnaire and the Required Documents indicated below. The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, 05/06/2020.
You are strongly encouraged to convert your resume to an Adobe PDF file prior to submitting your application, especially if you are submitting using a Mac system. Resumes not pre-converted to a PDF file will undergo conversion by the system. This conversion process may cause some formatting changes to your resume, including line and page break errors. To ensure your submitted resume does not display with formatting issues, please submit your resume as a PDF. This error does not affect USAjobs resumes.
A complete application package must include:
- Cover letter (highlighting relevant experience and specifically addressing the (4) mandatory requirements).
- Resume (see this USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial).
- Official or Unofficial law school transcript. (If selected, official transcripts will be required).
- Professional legal writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages).
- Official certificate showing that the applicant is an active member in good standing of a state bar.
- Performance appraisal (if a current federal employee) issued within the last 12 months, or if none exists, a statement to that effect.
- Copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if a current federal employee).
- Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
- Schedule A Documentation (if applicable) - The Office of Pardon Attorney welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.
- Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable):
- If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans.
- If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
- If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ or call 1-800-827-1000.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.
Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process.
Agency contact information
Luis Figueroa
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Office of the Pardon Attorney
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
We will notify you of your status as a candidate after each step of the recruitment process (receipt of application, determination of basic qualifications, notice of forward to selecting official, and final selection). After the closing date of the announcement (05/06/2020), applications will be forwarded to the selection official's office. If selected for an interview, the hiring manager will reach out to you directly.
This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies & Volunteer Legal Internships at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/vacancies?position=1&tid=All&practice_area=All&field_va_location_administrative_area=All. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Interested candidates should submit all of the following:
- Cover letter (highlighting relevant experience and specifically addressing the (4) mandatory requirements).
- Resume (see this USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial).
- Official or Unofficial law school transcript. (If selected, official transcripts will be required).
- Professional legal writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages).
- Official certificate showing that the applicant is an active member in good standing of a state bar.
- Performance appraisal (if a current federal employee) issued within the last 12 months, or if none exists, a statement to that effect.
- Copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if a current federal employee).
Help
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.
Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes the Assessment Questionnaire and the Required Documents indicated below. The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, 05/06/2020.
You are strongly encouraged to convert your resume to an Adobe PDF file prior to submitting your application, especially if you are submitting using a Mac system. Resumes not pre-converted to a PDF file will undergo conversion by the system. This conversion process may cause some formatting changes to your resume, including line and page break errors. To ensure your submitted resume does not display with formatting issues, please submit your resume as a PDF. This error does not affect USAjobs resumes.
A complete application package must include:
- Cover letter (highlighting relevant experience and specifically addressing the (4) mandatory requirements).
- Resume (see this USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial).
- Official or Unofficial law school transcript. (If selected, official transcripts will be required).
- Professional legal writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages).
- Official certificate showing that the applicant is an active member in good standing of a state bar.
- Performance appraisal (if a current federal employee) issued within the last 12 months, or if none exists, a statement to that effect.
- Copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if a current federal employee).
- Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
- Schedule A Documentation (if applicable) - The Office of Pardon Attorney welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.
- Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable):
- If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans.
- If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
- If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ or call 1-800-827-1000.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.
Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process.
Agency contact information
Luis Figueroa
- Address
-
Office of the Pardon Attorney
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
We will notify you of your status as a candidate after each step of the recruitment process (receipt of application, determination of basic qualifications, notice of forward to selecting official, and final selection). After the closing date of the announcement (05/06/2020), applications will be forwarded to the selection official's office. If selected for an interview, the hiring manager will reach out to you directly.
This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies & Volunteer Legal Internships at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/vacancies?position=1&tid=All&practice_area=All&field_va_location_administrative_area=All. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Luis Figueroa
- Address
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Office of the Pardon Attorney
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US