This position is located in the Office of Human Resources, Conflict Management Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is responsible for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and providing advice and counsel to senior management officials on conflict management matters. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
Duties
At the full performance level, major duties include: Provides conflict management consultation and advice to all Offices and Divisions of the Corporation on specific cases and matters, including contractual, professional liability, commercial, regulatory, liquidation, and outside counsel matters. Identifies and resolves complex legal problems related to conflict management issues and engages in or oversees legal research of those problems. The concept of complex matters includes those designated as protracted or involving novel or sensitive legal or policy issues. Researches, monitors and reviews conflict management cases, statutes and regulations to keep the FDIC current in its understanding and application of applicable ADR law. Answers inquiries from the public related to ADR; networks with private sector and professional associations to maintain visibility for FDIC's ADR programs. Supports strategy and approach for special projects that may have broader impact and require confidentiality. Maintains confidentiality of all information related to conflicts and designs mechanisms to ensure protection and integrity of all conflict-related work.
Salary
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here. For CG-13, To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 12-grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes conducting legal research and analysis relating to the interpretation of the statutes and regulations or legislation that apply to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR); and drafting memoranda and legal documents. For CG-14, To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13-grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes applying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) principles, practices, and techniques to resolve workplace disputes; and drafting memoranda and legal documents. Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: · Organization/Agency's Name · Title · Salary (series and grade, if applicable) · Start and end dates (including the month and year) · Number of hours you worked per week · Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications. In addition to meeting the specialized experience as stated above, applicants must possess the following: · Education: A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). · Bar Membership: Current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable.
Education
See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.
Required Documents
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the
Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' preference eligibility.) EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: This position has a positive education requirement. Education must be from accredited institutions. For a list of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here. Upon selection, you will be required to provide a copy of your official transcripts, and verification of active bar membership will be conducted.
How to Apply
To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online. To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Benefits
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here.
