Counsel to the Inspector General

This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, Office of Legal Counsel. As Counsel to the Inspector General, you will work with the Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) to develop and carry out programs mandated by the Inspector General Act, and its amendments and provide guidance and support to the IG, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and AIGs, as a strategic business advisor.

Duties

As Counsel to the Inspector General, you will:

- Independently provide the full range of professional legal services and advice with respect to the formulation, coordination, revision, and execution of the entire OIG program. As requested by the Department of Justice (DOJ), provide additional support as special prosecutors or Special Assistant United States Attorneys.
- At the request of the IG or DIG, represent the agency before HUD, DOJ, the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency (including the Council of Counsels), state and local governments, and other organizations. Speak for the IG and DIG in regard to the IG's legal opinions concerning all OIG-related issues.
- Review and analyze all internal program policies and formulate new policies through negotiation, the setting of precedents, and the continual analysis of the scope of the IG Act and its amendments.
- Direct the legal program of the Office of Inspector General through a staff of attorneys.

Salary

• $151,661 - $228,000/year

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

This position has been designated as a Career Reserved position and will be filled on a career basis. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirement - Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of progressively responsible leadership experience indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement will disqualify the applicant.

Evidence must be provided that clearly demonstrates the applicant has the necessary level of executive potential, skills, abilities, specialized knowledge, and technical qualifications to perform as a SES executive. This evidence must include clear, concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and long-range planning.

NOTE: A resume-based application method for this position, so you should ensure your qualifications are clearly outlined in your resume. ECQ responses are not required.

The best qualified candidates will be determined by assessing experience, education, awards, performance appraisals, and supervisory evaluations for this position. These assessments will be made against the Executive Core Qualifications and other technical requirements of the position.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

• ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Education Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar. (Include in your resume the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.) The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. Other Information Other Information: - Veterans' Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. - Executive Branch agencies are prohibited by law from accepting or considering political recommendations and are required to return any political recommendations to the sender. - We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. - All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board. - An initial appointment to an SES position is contingent on approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. - This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. - In order to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reporting requirements, Treasury's Common Service Center (TCSC) is asking applicants to complete the Race and National Origin (RNO) information during the application process. This information will be kept confidential and anonymous, and will only be used for demographic reporting purposes. 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. Required Documents Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position. ALL APPLICANTS (REQUIRED): 1. Resume (ECQ experience and competency level should be listed in your resume). NOTE: Your resume must be 2 pages or less. Human resources personnel will only review the first two pages if resume exceeds the 2-page maximum length. Narrative ECQ/MTQ responses will not be accepted or considered, but you must show how you possess these requirements within the resume narrative. 2. A copy of your most recent supervisory performance appraisal date within the last year with a final rating. 3. Law School transcript showing a degree conferred date. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application, but an official transcript will be required upon selection. 4. Proof of current bar membership of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. CURRENT OR PREVIOUS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR CANDIDATES THAT HAVE COMPLETED A CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (REQUIRED): 1. If you successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP), you must submit a copy of your Qualifications Review Board certification. 2. If you are a current, retired, or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, for verification of current or prior Federal employment status, if applicable. How to Apply HUD OIG has partnered with the Treasury's Common Service Center (TCSC) to provide certain personnel services to its organization. TCSC's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers. A complete on-line application will require the submission of the following: resume with responses to the mandatory ECQs and MTQs and supporting documentation (see list of required and recommended documents above). The following instructions outline the application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. The agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Once the online application is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.