Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer)

This vacancy is for a Supervisory Attorney Advisor, Deputy Chief in the Assistant General Counsel for Ethics Law and Program within the Department of Commerce.

Duties

As a Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer), you will perform the following duties:

• Provides technical legal and administrative supervision to an established organization unit within OGC. Supervisory work includes establishing positions and selecting staff by applying Merit and EEO principles; assigning and reviewing work considering the skills and needs of employees; planning and arranging for the training and development of employees; setting organizational and individual performance standards, and evaluations; reviewing and approving awards; hearing and resolving complaints that have not been resolved; and finding/implementing ways to improve business practices and budget process.
• Functions as Attorney Advisor and provides legal counsel on all activities and matters involving DOC initiatives, operations, programs, and policies. Also serves as the attorney-advisor to DOC staff.
• Provides written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, or decisions in the application of Federal laws to programs conducted or assisted by DOC bureaus, and DOC policies.
• With respect to the variety of questions assigned, performs legal analysis and research, conducts or participates as necessary in meetings, conferences, and consultations, prepares memoranda and opinions, and maintains continuing liaison with clients.
• Provides advice and guidance to attorneys in DOC offices and bureaus and contributes to the formation of DOC-wide policies and administration of DOC.

Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Attorney-Advisors, subject-matter experts, set strategic direction; allocate resources; and build an integrated, high-performing team culture.

Senior Staff Leadership
Serve as a member of the office's senior leadership team. Assist the Chief Counsel in setting the office's strategic vision, contributing to priorities, and providing overall leadership and institutional direction in the office.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer) GS-0905-15, FPL GS-15 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Salary

• $169,279 - $197,200/year

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• A trial period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test Required: No
• License required: Yes; active bar membership in good standing
• Pre-employment physical required: No
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will Not be paid.

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Bar membership details
• Certificate of Good Standing
• 4 years of professional legal experience, post JD.
• Demonstrate leadership and management experience, with the ability to direct and supervise a team, set priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in Ethics Law

Education See Qualifications Above. Other Information This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service. Required Documents

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
• Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume should be no more than 2 pages in length and should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and provide the hours per week, if less than 40. For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s).
• Copy of law school transcript. (Unofficial copy is sufficient, but official copy must be submitted before appointment). You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
• Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing. Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.

Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.

Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

How to Apply

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

To be considered, please submit the following to agc_elp@doc.gov with "Supervisory Attorney Advisor Application" in the subject line:

• Cover letter
• Current resume (up to 2 pages)
• Copy of law school transcript
• Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing

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