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The United States Postal Service is seeking an outstanding attorney to join its team. The position is eligible for telework up to three days per week.
As part of an independent federal establishment that is required to operate like a business, the United States Postal Service Law Department provides unique opportunities for the practice of law.
11/26/2024 to 12/26/2024
$120,000 - $192,900 per year
UA 1
1 vacancy in the following locations:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
1 - UA-0905-01, Full Performance Level
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Yes
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DEST-12623379-25-CEB
821300900
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
As a member of the Pricing and Product Support group of attorneys, you will have a varied portfolio that combines complex regulatory practice and administrative litigation with corporate governance, contract negotiation, business strategy, new product development, and more.
The Law Department encourages any interested attorney to apply, regardless of background, but the ideal candidate would have some combination of experience in complex regulated environments, administrative law, government, contracts, antitrust, competition, economics, finance, and business.
Requirements:
Our group primarily represents the Postal Service before the Postal Regulatory Commission. The Commission is the primary regulator of the Postal Service and works to provide transparency and accountability regarding postal rates, finances, and service to stakeholders and the general public, in a manner similar to public utility commissions and competition regulators. Further information about the Commission can be found at https://www.prc.gov/.
Our primary responsibilities include advising internal clients about, and conducting advocacy before the Commission for, a wide range of business initiatives involving a unique blend of law, economics, and policy. These initiatives include-
Key Requirements
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Benefits
The salary will be based on previous experience, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.
Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
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.
You will need to apply via our on-line application process at https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm. You will need to create an applicant profile.
Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile.
This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.
You will receive two email confirmations:
You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
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/821300900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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