
Job Description
You will serve as a ATTORNEY ADVISOR for the Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Capital Access (OCA), Processing and Disbursement Center - PDC in Fort Worth, Texas. The paramount duties of the employee include serving as a senior attorney adviser to PDC management and staff as well as other OCA offices.
Duties As an ATTORNEY ADVISOR at the GS-0905-13, some of your typical work assignments may include: Liaises with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and their attorneys regarding litigation involving Processing and Disbursement Center (PDC) and/or Office of Apital Access (OCA) staff or matters in order to prepare staff for trials and hearings. Gathers information, documentation and reports that are pertinent to trials and/or hearings. Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations regarding various employee incidents and tort claims involving personnel or against the Agency. Handles intake and investigation of the incidents, gathers appropriate documentation and provides necessary responses on behalf of the organization. Prepares reports on tort claims (such as auto accidents) involving employees of the PDC and/or OCA including denying and recommending approval of such claims to the extent permitted. Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding subpoenas served to the Agency, the PDC and/or program offices. Ensures accuracy and legitimacy of subpoenas, and ensures they are directed to the necessary parties. Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations regarding potential and existing employment litigation matters in the PDC. Provides guidance to PDC management regarding potential litigation risks in employment matters. IMPORTANT NOTES: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE FORT WORTH OFFICE AND IS ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR AD HOC TELEWORK Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required while on assignment (up to seven days a week and ten to twelve hours a day). By applying for this position with SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date. The PDC Ft. Worth, TX location is conveniently located near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and DART/TRE Station. In addition, employees are eligible to apply for transportation subsidy to utilize the local DART/TRE bus/rail transit system. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date. This position is not included in a bargaining unit. Salary- $114,566 - $148,937/year