Supervisory Attorney- Advisor (Labor and Employment)

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") seeks a Workplace Inclusivity Compliance (WIAC) Director in the Office of Workplace Inclusivity and Opportunity ("OWIO" or the "Office"). The Workplace Inclusivity and Compliance Director will lead the WIAC Division and support the agency's efforts to be a model EEO employer that offers all employees the opportunity to thrive.

Duties

Typical duties of the Workplace Inclusivity and Compliance Director include:

• Assists in implementing the OWIO Director's strategic vision for the Office of Workplace Inclusivity and Opportunity, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, managing, and evaluating OWIO programs, initiatives, and activities, and assisting with general OWIO office operations.
• Functions as the Supervisory Attorney-Advisor for the Workplace Inclusivity and Compliance Division. Serves as the legal counsel providing authoritative oral and written legal advice on a wide variety of workplace inclusivity, accessibility, and compliance matters and policy interpretations in accordance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Develops legal guidance, policy interpretations, and plans that foster an accessible work environment where all employees have an opportunity to thrive, including veterans, servicemembers, and persons with disabilities.
• Leads the agency's legal compliance efforts related to inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring the FTC's operations, policies, and practices comply with laws and regulations related to inclusivity and accessibility, align with the FTC's Strategic Plan, and are consistent with the agency's Model EEO Program. Partners with the EEO Director to support compliance with EEOC directives related to the inclusivity and accessibility of the FTC's workplace, including implementation of the EEOC's recommended actions.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, in particular the EEO Director, the Human Capital Management Office, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, to ensure physical, technological and informational accessibility within the agency's workplace as well as alignment with Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other relevant federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to employee affinity groups. Develops and sustains relationships with federal agencies and other public and private entities, ensuring the FTC remains compliant with the law and aligned with best practices for supporting highly effective and efficient workplaces.
• Proposes, conducts and/or supervises quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis related to the inclusivity and accessibility of the FTC's workplace. Leads the development of reports, dashboards and other tools to explain findings, assess status, demonstrate progress, make recommendations, and inform legally compliant decision-making processes.
• Designs and delivers legal training sessions on inclusivity and accessibility for staff, ensuring awareness of compliance responsibilities and fostering an inclusive organizational culture that supports equal protection under the law for all employees.
• Supervises the Workplace Inclusivity Division and its employees, performs the full range of supervisory duties, and fosters a collaborative work environment for OWIO employees.

Salary

• $163,964 - $191,900/year

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory - US, PR, DC.
• The position may be subject to completion of a two-year trial period.
• This position is not in the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency.

Additional Requirements

GS-15 Positions
For attorney appointments: active member of the bar in good standing and 60 months of legal experience after graduation from law school.

To qualify for the GS-15 level: In addition to a law degree and active bar membership, you must have 60 months of legal experience after graduation from law school to qualify for the GS-15 level. At least 18 months of your legal experience after graduation from law school must be comparable to the GS-14 level. Qualifying experience at the GS-15 level include examples of conducting excellent legal research and writing abilities, strong organizational and analytical skills in presenting written arguments and excellent oral communication skills.

Note: Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience.
requirements.

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

Education This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION Other Information

This position is in the Excepted Service (Schedule A).

Individuals applying for this announcement are required to complete and submit an online application and all supporting documentation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter REQUIRED
• Writing Sample REQUIRED
• Graduate Transcript(s) REQUIRED
• Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF- 15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
• Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
• Schedule A- In order to receive consideration under the Schedule A authority, you must provide a certification of job readiness printed on a medical professional's letterhead and signed. For more information, please visit USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

• 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.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Benefits

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