The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is seeking an experienced attorney and skilled presenter for our Washington, D.C. office. This role in the Outreach, Training, and Compliance Unit involves delivering engaging training, translating complex legal principles into practical guidance, and supporting OSC's mission to promote accountability, integrity, and fairness in the federal workplace. This vacancy has been extended through April 10, 2026 or until no longer needed.
Duties
Why Join OSC? OSC consistently ranks highly in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) for workplace satisfaction! Division Overview The Outreach, Training & Compliance Unit (OTC) advances awareness and compliance with federal personnel law through outreach, training, and workforce development initiatives. OTC manages the 2302(c) Certification Program to educate employees on workplace protections, including whistleblower rights, and coordinates and/or delivers internal training to promote professional growth and a well-informed federal workforce. OTC also oversees OSC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program to ensure compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. Duties As a member of the Outreach, Training & Compliance Unit, you will: Serve as a subject matter expert, conducting external Prohibited Personnel Practices and 2302(c) Certification training for federal agencies. Collaborate with leadership to enhance training programs, researching emerging legal trends and best practices to develop advanced curricula that simplify complex laws through interactive techniques such as real-world hypotheticals and case studies. Provide authoritative legal guidance on complex factual and legal issues, requiring accurate analysis, extensive research, and integration of evolving case law. Develop and maintain training resources and manage the Unit's website to ensure timely, accurate, and accessible content. Administer OSC's 2302(c) Certification Program, assisting federal agencies and government corporations with fulfilling their statutory requirement to ensure employees understand their rights under the Civil Service Reform Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, and related statutes. Coordinate workforce development initiatives, including internal training and professional development programs, and oversee compliance with mandatory training requirements. Support the management of OSC's EEO program, conducting legal research, advising on complex internal EEO matters, and drafting and reviewing documents to ensure compliance. Ideal Candidate OSC seeks a dynamic legal professional with exceptional oral presentation skills, strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities, and a commitment to public service. The ideal candidate will lead engaging training that transforms complex legal principles into practical guidance, build strong partnerships across government, and champion OSC's mission to promote accountability, protect whistleblowers, and uphold the Merit System Principles. This is an open, continuous announcement that will close April 30, 2026, but may be extended at agency discretion. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the first review after March 27, 2026. Additional reviews of applications will be conducted periodically, after the initial review, until the position is filled or the vacancy is no longer needed.
Salary
Qualifications
Education Qualifications for all positions: A professional law degree (L.L.B., J.D., L.L.M.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. In addition to Education, applicants must meet the minimum Experience Requirements outlined below: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (proof of active bar membership in good standing is required; failure to provide documentation will result in disqualification). Experience developing curricula or educational materials that simplify complex concepts for broad audiences. All candidates will be required to conduct a mock presentation as part of the interview process to assess public speaking skills. Superior skills conducting in-depth legal research and analysis to interpret statutes, regulations, and case law, and communicating complex legal concepts through written materials and oral presentations. Knowledge of federal personnel law is preferred, with particular emphasis on experience providing legal guidance on reasonable accommodation requests and interpreting the Rehabilitation Act or ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), as well as familiarity with the Merit System Principles, anti-discrimination statutes, and whistleblower protection laws. Your resume must explicitly outline your qualifications. We will not make assumptions about your experience. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0905 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined above. Annual Leave Accrual Credit Selectees for their first Federal position may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credited will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant resume and documentation submitted.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume, including a) personal information such as name, address, contact information; b) education; c) detailed work experience related to this position including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year), title and Grade level for any Federal service, i.e. GS-9); d) scope and complexity of the functions, activities and services you managed and your level of contacts; and any other qualifications. We recommend that your resume not exceed two (2) pages as only the first two (2) pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications; Cover Letter, required; Writing Sample, dated within the last five (5) years; Other required supporting documents: Law school transcript(s) to confirm your education; Verification an active membership in good standing in a bar of a state, U.S. Territory, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth or Puerto Rico, if applicable; Current or Previous Federal (whether Excepted or Competitive Service) employees: Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) with highest grade held (or promotion potential) on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade; AND Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. A performance plan, without a rating, is not an acceptable substitute. DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty for consideration of Veteran status. If you submit multiple copies of the same document, only your most recent uploaded document (by date & time stamp) will be considered. If your resume or supporting documents are illegible or unreadable, or if you fail to include any of the above-mentioned required documents, you may lose consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be considered further. If your application materials contain sensitive or inappropriate information, including but not limited to: photographs; classified or government sensitive information; copied and pasted portions of this job announcement; obscene information, etc., you may not be considered. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for non-selection, disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of tentative or final job offers.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Your application and supporting documents must be submitted and received through the online application process by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account if you do not have one. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
