Attorney-Adviser (General)

Summary Ethics Law & Disclosure Division is responsible for establishing and maintaining a uniform legal framework of Government ethics for Executive Branch. This position is located at Office of Government Ethics, Ethics Law and Disclosure Division. As an Attorney-Adviser (General), you will exercise leadership in the Executive Branch to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of Government employees, and to resolve potential conflicts of interest. Learn more about this agency Duties The following are the duties of this position at the GS-15 . If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. The incumbent will provide oral and written advice to senior attorneys in the Office of Government Ethics and to agency ethics officials, ethics counselors, and others throughout the Executive Branch on a wide variety of topics of interest to the ethics community. The incumbent will research legal issues which are often complex and draft written letters, memoranda, and other legal documents on a variety of topics, which may include ethics law or general law topics such as the Freedom of Information Act and fiscal law. The incumbent will provide interpretive guidance on statutes and regulations to agency ethics officials, Congressional offices, and other stakeholders as appropriate. Requirements Conditions of employment - A trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the trial period. - Must successfully complete a background investigation. - Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. - Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. - Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. - Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. - Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. -The Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993 prohibits requesting, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. -Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Qualifications The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including the following, by the closing date: 1. Be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation; AND 2. Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state or territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In addition, applicants must meet the following specialized experience requirement: Specialized experience for the GS-15: You must have a minimum of 4 1/2 years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney. The experience must include 3 years of experience related to federal government ethics. Specialized experience for the GS-14: You must have a minimum of 3 years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney. The experience must include 2 years of experience related to federal government ethics. Specialized experience for the GS-13: You must have a minimum of 2 years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney. The experience must include 1 year of experience related to federal government ethics. Education MUST bea graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation. Additional information Other Information: - We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. - This is a non-bargaining unit position. - We offer opportunities for telework. - We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. -Veterans preference does not apply to Attorney positions. 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. 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.