This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/775457200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Serves as Legal Counsel/Advisor for the United States Section, International Boundary & Water Commission (USIBWC), Legal Affairs Office (LAO), in support of the Chief Legal Counsel, providing legal advice and a full range of legal services to Agency staff. Provides legal representation services during administrative proceedings, litigation and related activity. Administers the Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program and assists with administering the Ethics and Privacy Act Programs.
02/07/2024 to 02/12/2024
$86,962 - $158,860 per year
GG 12 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
DE-12307034-24-LP
775457200
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Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
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http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .
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-Legal Principles and Practices
-Legal Research
-Oral and Written Communication
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All applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of the application package:
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/12/2024 to receive consideration.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of the application package:
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/12/2024 to receive consideration.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/775457200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The mission of the United States Section, International Boundary & Water Commission is to provide binational solutions to issues that arise during the application of United States-Mexico treaties regarding boundary demarcation, national ownership of waters, sanitation, water quality, and flood control in the border region.