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Summary
This is a Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
After the closing date, applicants can still submit resumes to: AGCLandR@doc.gov
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
04/12/2021 to 04/27/2021
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Salary
$72,750 - $159,286 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 14
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Location
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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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
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
OS/OGC-2021-0005
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Control number
598238300
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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
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
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Duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel is seeking one or two attorneys to join the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulation. The Office provides legal assistance in support of legislative and regulatory matters across the Department of Commerce. The open position(s) is located in the Legislative Division, which works with various bureaus to develop and support the Department’s legislative initiatives and is the focal point in the Department for coordinating the analysis of legislation and developing and articulating the views of the Department on pending legislation. This office is the principal legal liaison with the Office of Management and Budget, working to obtain required clearances and interagency consensus on Departmental letters, reports, testimonies, and legislative proposals for delivery to Congress.
- Work with various bureaus within the Department to develop and support Departmental legislative initiatives, review draft legislation, reports, views letters and testimony for presentation to Congress.
- Coordinate the development and expression of views within the Department on legislation concerning the Department.
- Serve as a Department liaison to the Office of Management and Budget and other federal agencies during interagency review and clearance of legislation, reports, views letters and Congressional testimony.
- Coordinate with other legal offices within the Department of Commerce and other U.S. Government agencies on legal matters within the subject areas assigned to the attorney.
- Serve as focal point for, and develop expertise in, legislative matters in assigned subject areas. At least one of the positions will focus primarily on legislative issues related to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) activities, such as environmental and natural resources laws, climate change, and fisheries, though depending on the needs of the Office, it may also include other substantive areas of law within the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce (such as economic development, export controls, patents and trademarks, standards and technology, or international trade and commerce).
- Perform the above duties on a variety of legal issues which will vary in legal and factual complexity, often of a novel nature and with limited if any applicable precedents.
- Carry out the above duties with varying degrees of preliminary instruction and review, depending on the grade level at which hired and the nature of the assignment, often independently conducting the research, planning the approach, and developing the recommendation or representing the Office at meetings.
- Analyze or provide tactical guidance to facilitate the analysis of the legal issues in question, the development of the strategy to deal with the legal issues, and the content and means of delivery of the completed analysis on the complex and often novel legal issues, which often must be addressed within short deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be suitable for Federal employment.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov).
- Pass a background investigation to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
- Selectees will be required to submit a Financial Disclosure, OGE Form 450.
- Must complete a 2 year trial period.
Qualifications
Basic requirement for all grade levels:
- You must be a graduate with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school; AND
- You must have bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico or the US. Virgin Islands.
Minimum Requirements:
For GS-11: Applicants applying at the GS-11 grade level may have less than one year of professional/legal experience. Exceptionally well qualified recent law graduates who are not yet members of the bar may be considered for a law clerk position at the GS-11 grade level which may be converted to an attorney position upon receipt of bar membership.
For GS-12: Applicants applying at the GS-12 grade level must have one year of legal or relevant experience.
For GS-13: Applicants applying at the GS-13 grade level must have two years of legal experience or relevant professional experience (legal or non-legal).
For GS-14: Applicants applying at the GS-14 grade level requires a minimum of three years of relevant legal experience.
All Grades: Hill experience is a plus but is not required.
Note: The General Counsel or designee retains the discretion to waive minimum qualifications as described above.
Applicants may be hired at any of the grades shown in this announcement, commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. You are encouraged to identify the grade level(s) or salary for which you wish to be considered.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package.
Additional information
This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
Benefits
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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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process.
Basis for evaluation: If eligible and meeting basic qualifications, your application package will be evaluated in conjunction with your résumé and supporting documents for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position:
- Knowledge of the legislative process and/or environmental and natural resources law and NOAA-related issues or at least one of the other substantive areas of law within the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce (such as economic development, export controls, patents and trademarks, standards and technology, or international trade and commerce).
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients and constituencies on varied and complex topics in writing clearly, concisely and persuasively, with particular emphasis on the ability to analyze and explain complex legal issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally with diverse clients and constituencies on varied and complex topics.
- Ability to maintain effective working and reporting relationships with professional peers, support staff and management officials.
- Ability to organize work effectively to meet established deadlines and priorities.
Please be advised that Department of Commerce Attorney positions are in the Excepted Service. As such, these positions are not covered by the usual civil service hiring procedures. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications stated herein. We will perform an initial review of applications to determine basic eligibility and minimum qualifications for the position and numeric scores will not be assigned.
There are no numerical rating systems through which to apply veterans preference; however, the Office of the General Counsel favorably considers veterans preference eligibility in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume. If selected, additional information may be required.
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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.
Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees
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.
A complete application consists of the following:
Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yy) and hours per week, if less than 40. For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s).
Copy of law school transcript (Unofficial copy is sufficient, but official copy must be submitted before appointment). You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.
Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
All resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to: AGCLandR@doc.gov. You must submit law school college transcripts, as applicable.
Agency contact information
Jowan Williams
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Washington, District of Columbia 20230
United States
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applicants selected for interviews may be requested to provide a legal writing sample.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OGC to share your application with others in OGC for similar positions.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
A complete application consists of the following:
Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yy) and hours per week, if less than 40. For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s).
Copy of law school transcript (Unofficial copy is sufficient, but official copy must be submitted before appointment). You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.
Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
All resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to: AGCLandR@doc.gov. You must submit law school college transcripts, as applicable.
Agency contact information
Jowan Williams
- Address
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Washington, District of Columbia 20230
United States
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applicants selected for interviews may be requested to provide a legal writing sample.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OGC to share your application with others in OGC for similar positions.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Office of the Secretary
The Office of the General Counsel is seeking one or two junior or mid-level attorneys with exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal communications skills. Candidates should have experience or demonstrated interest in the legislative process and in working on legislative matters related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including its marine, coastal, and fisheries responsibilities, and environmental and natural resources law, or in one of the other substantive areas of law within the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce (such as economic development, export controls, patents and trademarks, standards and technology, or international trade and commerce).
Agency contact information
Jowan Williams
- Address
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Washington, District of Columbia 20230
United States