Deputy Counsel to the Inspector General

As Deputy Counsel, the incumbent will be a Supervisory General Attorney who serves as the primary assistant to the Counsel to the Inspector General. Location of position: Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (JC) 1800 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20405 We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

In addition to serving as an attorney in the Office of Counsel with responsibility for assigned matters, the incumbent directly supervises paralegals and attorneys. The Deputy Counsel also has primary responsibility for the administration of the Office, the OIG Freedom of Information Act Program, and the OIG Ethics Program.

• Assists the Counsel to the Inspector General to lead the Office of Counsel, manage the workload performed by its staff of attorneys and paralegals, and helps to ensure a successful legal program that supports OIG audits, investigations, inspections, and administration.
• Supervises the provision of legal services, advice, and assistance to all OIG Program Areas.
• Oversees the analyses and preparation of OIG responses to requests and appeals under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Supervises the agency response to FOIA litigation.
• Manages and supervises the OIG Ethics Program.
• Provides legal training to OIG personnel when requested.
• Represents the OIG in litigation arising from OIG personnel matters or other matters affecting OIG operations.
• Serves as agency counsel in False Claims Act cases with the Department of Justice.
• Advises on internal procurement/fiscal/contracting matters; personnel matters; disclosures; privacy act; ethics; FOIA, and all other legal issues that arise in OIG.
• Reviews and recommends OIG positions on GSA and OIG policies and proposed changes; proposed legislation and regulations; and draft proposals for the OIG.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary

• $169,279 - $197,200/year

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level).
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
• Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.

Qualifications

The GS-15 salary range starts at $169,279 to $197,200 per year(includes locality pay). Locality pay will be determined once the duty location has been established.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their law school transcript(s) by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.  

To qualify, you must possess all of the following:

1. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (at the time of graduation); AND
2. Candidates must be an active member of the Bar in good standing (licensed to practice law) in any State, a Territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; AND
3. At least two years of professional legal experience acquired after being admitted to the bar.

To qualify at the GS-15 level you must possess at least one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. At least one year of this experience must be specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below. Specialized Experience: Experience and demonstrated skill in preparing for litigation and knowledge of and experience applying personnel law, the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Federal procurement and appropriations law, and Government ethics rules.

OR

You must have 5 years of broad, professional legal experience in matters that demonstrate a thorough and wide knowledge of basic principles in the legal profession and (a) outstanding technical competence in the original successful solution of unusual and complex problems or (b) ability in the planning, direction, or coordination of a legal problem.

Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Other Information Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process.  Your resume must contain the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic, general, or specialized experience requirements for each grade level you are applying. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

How to Apply

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application.  For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

• Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
• Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details.
• Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
• Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete.  If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
• Note:  Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). 

Need Assistance? 

• Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
• Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline

You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.

Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Benefits You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Flexible work schedules Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Training and development