This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/791379200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Chief Counsel for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (OCC/NIST) is seeking one or more full time experienced, knowledgeable, and innovative Attorney Advisors to provide programmatic legal counsel and services to NIST and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS).
This is a Public Notice Flyer. Please read this is its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
05/15/2024 to 11/15/2024
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
GS 15
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
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Yes
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Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
The Attorney Advisor will be responsible for providing legal advice principally to one of the above CHIPS R&D programs on all aspects of that program, including, for example, interpreting the CHIPS Act of 2021, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, and other relevant statutes and authorities; drafting CHIPS R&D program operating procedures and advising on their implementation; assisting in the preparation of CHIPS R&D program materials developed for external, legislative, and governmental affairs purposes; and helping draft and negotiate agreements funded by each of those programs, including grants, cooperative agreements, or other transaction agreements.
Attorney Advisors are core members of the team providing legal advice to CHIPS R&D programs on authority, policies, procedures, and materials.
The Attorney Advisors will be responsible for:
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
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.
The Attorney Advisor is a full-time (GS-14 or GS-15) position. The full performance level for this position is GS-15. The position will report to the Chief Counsel for NIST. The positions are located at the NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The duties of these positions are suitable for some telework with supervisor approval.
Basic qualifications for all grade levels:
Specialized Experience Requirements: To be qualified for this position, the applicant's résumé must reflect experience in a managerial capacity. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. As such, your resume must demonstrate that you have the knowledge:
GS-15 - You must have a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.), plus five (5) years of professional legal experience, at least one of which must be specialized experience at a level of difficulty comparable to the GS-14 level in the Federal service:
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.
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.
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.
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 resume and supporting documents for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position:
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.
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:
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.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Qualified candidates should send required documents to:
nistcounsel@nist.gov with the subject line "CHIPS R&D Attorney Advisor."
All other required documents (e.g., copy of transcript and proof of bar) will be required if hired. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please include, GS grade level, and include at least the following information in the email's body:
PERSON'S NAME
PERSONS' ADDRESS
PERSON'S PHONE NUMBER
PERSON'S EMAIL ADDRESS
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., resume, law school degree transcript, writing sample, bar membership, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application consists of the following:
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.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Qualified candidates should send required documents to:
nistcounsel@nist.gov with the subject line "CHIPS R&D Attorney Advisor."
All other required documents (e.g., copy of transcript and proof of bar) will be required if hired. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please include, GS grade level, and include at least the following information in the email's body:
PERSON'S NAME
PERSONS' ADDRESS
PERSON'S PHONE NUMBER
PERSON'S EMAIL ADDRESS
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., resume, law school degree transcript, writing sample, bar membership, etc.).
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/791379200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Office of the Chief Counsel for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (OCC/NIST) provides programmatic legal counsel and services to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
The Attorney Advisor will be responsible for providing legal advice regarding the implementation of CHIPS for America Research and Development programs, which include the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC); National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC); National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP); Microelectronics Research/Metrology Program; and Manufacturing USA Institute(s) focused on digital twins for semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and assembly. The Advisor will encounter many novel issues and will be responsible for careful and creative legal analysis and the development of thoughtful strategic guidance and high quality work product.