Attorney-Advisor (General)

Summary The incumbent serves as the agency subject matter expert on ethics and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matters. **Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur. Learn more about this agency Duties As an Attorney-Advisor (General), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serve as the lead Unites States Representative (USTR). Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Attorney. Manage USTR's incoming FOIA requests, assigning the requests to pertinent affected employees. Prepare FOIA materials and presents cases to the FOIA Appeals Committee and coordinates with the Department of Justice/U.S. Attorney's Office on FOIA litigation involving USTR. Provides legal guidance to USTR personnel on USTR's FOIA program Provide expert advice and policy guidance related to administrative, ethics, personnel, budgetary, and appropriations issues affecting USTR. Conduct day-to-day operation of USTR's ethics FOIA programs. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen or national Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959 Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests Direct Deposit is required RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID Suitability for Federal employment May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. You must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the following criteria listed below in order to meet the basic requirement for an Attorney-Advisor, GS-905-15: Possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Also, be in good standing with the bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, or commonwealth of Puerto Rico. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: Possess four (4) years of professional legal experience; one year must be equivalent to the GS-14 grade level that demonstrates the following: 1. Advising and counseling mid to senior-level leaders or clients on complex Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) administrative law, ethics, and litigation issues: AND 2. Drafting or reviewing legal memoranda, regulations, policies, and guidance and conducting investigations to obtain facts; AND 3. Training and briefing staff and leadership on ethics and other legal/administrative requirements. Experience managing systems for compliance with ethics and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements and responding to litigation is desirable. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. 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 Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Additional information Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. Review our 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.