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Summary
You will serve as an Assistant General Counsel in the Administrative Law group, Office of General Counsel (OGC), of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), providing advice on the legal and policy aspects of DFC's operations as an independent federal agency and government corporation. We are looking for attorneys who can assess legal risk and identify ways to prevent, mitigate, or internalize it as appropriate, often in areas where there is no precedent.
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
04/03/2023 to 12/20/2023
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Salary
$116,393 - $183,500 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
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Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
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Washington, DC
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Location Negotiable After Selection,
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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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
23-OGC-DE-11908686
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Control number
717106400
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position is in the excepted service. NOTE: Announcement has been revised to close early. This announcement will close on 12/20/2023.
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Duties
The Administrative Law group provides definitive legal advice on administrative law matters impacting the agency and advises on risks associated with the actions DFC undertakes in its unique role as the U.S. Government's development finance bank. Although our team covers most areas of administrative law, the issues we face and how we approach our practice are unlike a typical government agency given our unique mission, structure, and focus. Depending on expertise and team assignments, the incumbent:
- Identifies and analyzes problems and renders legal and strategic opinions on complex legal questions including questions which implicate multiple areas of law or for which there is often little or no legal precedent, including appropriations and fiscal law; the BUILD Act; federal employment and labor law; procurement; IT and cybersecurity; federal government ethics; legislative initiatives; congressional requests for information and other stakeholder reporting; and miscellaneous matters requiring interpretation of federal laws and regulations affecting DFC.
- May be called to render advice and recommendations to all levels of the organization, including to the General Counsel, other Vice Presidents, the CEO, and the Board of Directors. The incumbent is responsible for building and maintaining good working relationships with internal clients and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Leads, actively participates in, and contributes to the development of protocols, procedures and policies on all matters affecting DFC programs and administration, taking into account various interests and goals to achieve favorable outcomes.
- May be called to serve as subject matter expert in one or more specific areas of practice and to oversee the running of the agency's FOIA and/or ethics programs, providing related training, and holding related designations.
- May be called to represents the agency in administrative litigation, and provide related legal opinions and advice based on established legal precedent to officials in OGC and throughout the Corporation to resolve complex administrative and judicial litigation with minimal or no supervision. The incumbent may also represent DFC in its capacity as employer in appeals before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, the MSPB, and arbitrators.
- Expert knowledge of multiple areas of administrative law and practice with an interest to learn and master additional areas of legal practice;
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to work as a general attorney, providing advice and counsel to internal clients and to senior management across functional areas;
- Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both orally and in writing, and to provide practical, clear, and convincing legal advice and opinions that are easy to understand by non-lawyers and by different audiences, including senior management, private sector counterparties and the interagency;
- Ability to interact and negotiate with individuals and groups of varied technical, cultural, and professional backgrounds;
- Apply a customer-service oriented approach to legal practice; think outside of the box on legal questions; and be willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of fiscal law, federal procurement, federal labor and employment, federal ethics, and/or small independent agencies and government corporations.
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Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 2 year trial period.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
Career Ladder: If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.
Incentives: Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions.
This is an open continuous announcement and applications will be extracted as vacancies occur.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position is in the excepted service.
- Must be a US Citizen , National, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. is required.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service, unless exempt.
- May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
- The incumbent will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment
- This position may require travel.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements at the time of submitting your application.
Basic Requirements: Applicants must (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB. or J.D.; (2) be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) meet all specialized experience requirements as described below. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Specialized Experience:
You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least three years of full-time professional legal specialized experience gained after being admitted to the bar that is directly related to the position being filled. At least two of the three years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-13 level.
You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least five years of fulltime professional legal specialized experience gained after being admitted to the bar that is directly related to the position being filled. At least three of the five years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.
Specialized experience is experience advising on legal and policy matters impacting federal agencies, including statutory and case law, executive orders, rules, regulations, and policies in various areas of administrative law. Experience working in international relations, international development, private sector finance or investments, and/or experience living or working in emerging markets are strong advantages.
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.
Basic Requirements: Applicants must (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB. or J.D.; (2) be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) meet all specialized experience requirements as described below. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Specialized Experience:
You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least three years of full-time professional legal specialized experience gained after being admitted to the bar that is directly related to the position being filled. At least two of the three years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-13 level.
You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least five years of fulltime professional legal specialized experience gained after being admitted to the bar that is directly related to the position being filled. At least three of the five years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.
Specialized experience is experience advising on legal and policy matters impacting federal agencies, including statutory and case law, executive orders, rules, regulations, and policies in various areas of administrative law. Experience working in international relations, international development, private sector finance or investments, and/or experience living or working in emerging markets are strong advantages.
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 be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D., if selected an official transcript will be required. In addition, the selectee will be required to provide proof of an active bar membership.
Additional information
NOTE: Applications are only being accepted via the LinkedIN recruitment effort: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3555735298
Duty Location: The duty location may be negotiable upon selection, but must reside within the U.S..
Salary will be based upon the locality pay areas, as defined by OPM, and will be adjusted based upon the selectee's duty location.
Applicants are encouraged to select "location negotiable" as their preferred duty station if they are interested in a remote opportunity. The option to work out of the DFC's office in downtown Washington, DC is available to candidates who are interested. If applicants select Washington, DC as their preferred duty station, the selectee may be expected to report to the office and follow the agency's telework policy.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Telework Suitability: The duties of this position is suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 2 year trial period.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
Career Ladder: If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.
Incentives: Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions.
This is an open continuous announcement and applications will be extracted as vacancies occur.
#LI-DNI
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.
1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You will be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we will rate you as ineligible.
2. Referral: Since this is an Excepted Service position, a non-rated method of evaluation will be used. We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements. Although competitive examining rules for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply, veteran's preference will be considered as a positive factor. Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration and possible interview.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit your resume via the LinkedIN recruitment at the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3555735298
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Upon selection, you will be required to provide official transcripts and proof of bar membership.
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
DFC is not accepting applications via USAJOBS for this positing. To apply for this position, you must submit your resume via the LinkedIN recruitment at the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3555735298
If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement.Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
Agency contact information
Kimberly Loescher
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International Development Finance Corporation
1100 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20011
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Next steps
As vacancies occur, you will be notified by the hiring manager of the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their status.
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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
To apply for this position, you must submit your resume via the LinkedIN recruitment at the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3555735298
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Upon selection, you will be required to provide official transcripts and proof of bar membership.
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
DFC is not accepting applications via USAJOBS for this positing. To apply for this position, you must submit your resume via the LinkedIN recruitment at the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3555735298
If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement.Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
Agency contact information
Kimberly Loescher
- Address
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International Development Finance Corporation
1100 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20011
US
Next steps
As vacancies occur, you will be notified by the hiring manager of the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their status.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)
Become part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation! DFC is America's development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.
Notably, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation moved from 16th place in 2021, up to the ninth spot for 2022. The agency has also had a steep increase in its engagement and satisfaction score, now at 74.1, and 13.5 points ahead of its score of 60.6 in 2020.
DFC provides debt and equity investments as well as insurance and technical assistance for private-sector projects around the Globe, primarily in lower and middle-income countries. Although our team covers most areas of administrative law, the issues we face and how we approach our practice are unlike a typical government agency given our unique mission, structure, and focus. We asses legal risk and identify ways to prevent, mitigate, or accept it as appropriate; we apply a customer-service orientation to our work; and we challenge one another to think outside of the box on legal questions.
Agency contact information
Kimberly Loescher
- Address
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International Development Finance Corporation
1100 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20011
US