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This vacancy is for an Attorney Advisor in the Office of the Secretary, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Chief Counsel for the Minority Business Development Agency (OCC-MBDA) within the Department of Commerce.
OCC-MBDA is seeking dedicated, equity-focused attorneys to join its dynamic and growing team. OCC-MBDA provides legal and policy guidance that enables the MBDA to carry out its mission of advancing the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises.
10/04/2024 to 02/04/2025
$82,764 - $191,900 per year
GS 11 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
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No
Yes
OS-OGC-PNF-24-12563190
812932800
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
OCC-MBDA attorneys work hand-in-hand with MBDA and DOC policy experts to translate MBDA's policy goals into actionable programs and initiatives that serve underserved populations.
MBDA is in an exciting period of growth and transformation after receiving statutory authority via the Minority Business Development Act of 2021 and swearing in its first Under Secretary. MBDA will continue to implement and improve its existing programs - including its flagship national Business Center program and its new Capital Readiness Program - and will continue to design new and innovative initiatives, including those that focus on access to capital and other critical issues facing MBEs and underserved entrepreneurs.
As an Attorney Advisor in OCC-MBDA, you will perform the following duties:
Qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel Attorney and Law Clerk Hiring Process and Advancement Guidelines. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
Basic Requirements for All Grade Levels:
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In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must also meet the additional experience requirement.
Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in federal financial assistance (grants) law; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA); contracts law; administrative law; constitutional law; entrepreneurship or business development; or mergers, acquisitions, raising venture capital, tax, or other related issues facing small businesses.
We are seeking candidates with the following additional skills:
Familiarity or experience in federal financial assistance (grants) law is a plus, as is a demonstrated interest in public service and a demonstrated ability to meaningfully contribute to OCC-MBDA's workplace culture.
Salary and level of supervision will be determined based on the applicant's level of experience and expertise, in accordance with the following guidelines. For purposes of this position, professional legal experience may consist of paid or unpaid experience post bar-admission, including Federal or State Government experience, law firm or legal practice, judicial clerkship, and/or unpaid volunteer legal work.
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.
See Qualifications Above.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 their applications.
Please send the following documents to OGCResumes@doc.gov with subject line: Attorney Advisor - OCC-MBDA - [Last Name].
Note: Please ensure that you put your last name in the subject line of the transmittal email. You are encouraged to identify the grade level(s) or salary for which you wish to be considered.
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.).
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/812932800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. OCC-MBDA provides legal and strategic counseling to MBDA with respect to the Agency's powers, duties, and responsibilities, as well as its coordination with other government agencies and external stakeholders. MBDA's programs and initiatives are varied, and OCC-MBDA provides legal support to MBDA on a wide variety of issues related to federal assistance law, and substantive issues related to MBDA's mission to break down barriers for entrepreneurs and business owners, including access to capital, business development, intellectual property, and global competitiveness. In support of MBDA's program design and implementation, OCC-MBDA attorneys advise MBDA leadership on all stages of the grant-making process, from program design through competition and application review to post-award performance management.
OCC-MBDA is strongly committed to its mission, public service, diversity, inclusion, and collegiality. The office prides itself on its creativity, dedication, and track record of high-quality legal service and counsel.
