This position is located in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Office (OEEO), Office of the General Counsel. The incumbent of this position serves as a legal advisor to the Director of Equal Employment Opportunity on all matters pertaining to the equal employment opportunity program, its policy, procedures and implementation of the foregoing laws, rules and regulations.
Duties
As a Attorney Advisor (General) (Senior Attorney Advisor), GS-0905-14, your typical work assignments may include: Conducts and oversees complex Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint investigations arising under Federal civil rights laws, regulations, and EEOC directives, including developing investigative records, interviewing witnesses, analyzing documentary evidence, and preparing comprehensive investigative reports. Provides legal advice and guidance to management officials, supervisors, EEO staff, and collateral duty EEO Counselors regarding EEO laws, complaint processing procedures, and compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and EEOC guidance. Analyzes the legal sufficiency, timeliness, and merits of EEO complaints and prepares legal analyses, draft decisions, and recommendations based on applicable laws, regulations, EEOC decisions, and court precedent. Facilitates resolution of complex and sensitive EEO matters involving managers, employees, attorneys, union representatives, and external stakeholders while ensuring settlements comply with applicable legal standards and remedial requirements. Additional duties may include research, writing and planning for affirmative employment program memoranda and related events; preparation and conduct of trainings; and possible additional tasks related to coordination of EEO counseling and ADR.
Salary
Qualifications
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate is a highly experienced attorney and EEO professional with demonstrated expertise conducting and advising on complex Equal Employment Opportunity investigations, complaint adjudication, and regulatory compliance matters arising under Federal civil rights laws and EEOC regulations. They possess strong analytical and legal judgment and are skilled at evaluating testimonial and documentary evidence, conducting legal research, and developing legally sound findings, recommendations, settlement agreements, and decisions. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator capable of advising senior leadership, managers, attorneys, and EEO professionals on sensitive and complex EEO matters. They demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage emotionally charged matters with impartiality and integrity while contributing to the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the Agency's EEO program. BASIC REQUIREMENT Education: Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.). Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Bar Membership and Certification: Must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet the following: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Senior Attorney Advisor, GS-0905-14. Specialized experience includes: Experience conducting or overseeing complex Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint investigations involving Federal civil rights laws, regulations, and EEOC directives. Experience analyzing testimonial and documentary evidence, conducting legal research, and applying relevant statutes, regulations, EEOC decisions, and court precedent to develop legally supportable findings, recommendations, or decisions. Experience preparing investigative reports, legal analyses, correspondence, or other written products related to EEO complaint processing or employment law matters. Experience advising management officials, attorneys, EEO staff, or other stakeholders on EEO laws, complaint procedures, or regulatory compliance matters. Experience facilitating dispute resolution efforts or managing sensitive and complex employee relations or EEO matters involving multiple stakeholders. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. NOTE: 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. (NOTE: All agency employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Excepted). As an employee, you may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "2").
Education
This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement. (NOTE: Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their Juris Doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.) You must meet all qualification requirements. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. Special Instructions for 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 accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
Required Documents
Please submit the supporting documents outlined below for your claimed eligibility status. RESUME In compliance with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service resumes must not be longer than two pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. If the two-page resume criteria and/or the resume formatting requirement is not met, candidates will be rated as ineligible and will not be referred for hiring consideration. Resumes must include all of the following information outlined below: Contact Information: Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number. Relevant Work Experience Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 -08/2022 or present) The number of hours you worked per week Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. PROOF of BAR CERTIFICATION A copy of your Bar License that certifies you are an active member of the Bar in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S. Constitution. Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. An Agency's Internal or a Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification. TRANSCRIPT An unofficial copy of your transcripts is sufficient for this application package. The unofficial transcripts must be verifiable; contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses (with grades), semester hours, and GPA. If the position has a positive education requirement (i.e., LL. B. or J.D.), as indicated under the "Education" section, the unofficial transcripts must show type of degree and degree date received (conferred). If selected, an official copy of the transcripts is required and must be received before employment. (NOTE: Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their Juris Doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.) WRITING SAMPLE Applicants are required to submit a legal document of their choice (not edited by anyone other than the applicant and preferably no more than ten pages). OTHER DOCUMENTS (If applicable). (Click links for more information) Most Recent Performance Appraisal (Current/Former Federal Employees) If performance appraisal is not dated within the last 18 months or if you are unable to provide a copy, an explanation of why must be provided. Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) (Current/Former Federal Employees) Most recent SF-50 showing current grade and tenure or an SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. Performance Award, Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure. If you are applying for a higher grade, provide an SF-50 or SF-50s that shows the length of time in the current/highest grade (i.e., Promotions, With-in Grade Increase) to support meeting time-in-grade requirements. As an employee in the Excepted Service, determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "2". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification. Individuals with Disabilities: Disability Letter Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4) Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability) Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof of the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member. Family Member Preference (Derived Preference) Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Resume; and Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the Required Documents section). Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USAJOBS for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
