Attorney-Adviser (General), Attorney-Investigator
Office of Inspector General See More Job Openings by This Employer
Job Description
Time in Grade:
In addition to the basic qualifications, candidates must have at least five (5) years of specialized legal experience as an attorney in the fields of federal criminal, civil, or administrative law, which demonstrates that candidates can successfully perform the duties of a GS-0905-14/15 Attorney.
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 There is no substitution of education for experience at this level. Other Information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Does not apply to Excepted Service Announcements.
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance. Required Documents
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
How to Apply
This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). The incumbent will serve as the sole investigator on assigned cases. Responsible for planning, execution, and report writing. Conducts investigations using a broad range of techniques, legal analysis and written reports that reflect the highest professional standards.
Duties- Conducts complex investigations into allegations of misconduct against OIG employees.
- Analyzes legal and factual issues to identify applicable rules and standards, determine whether facts support allegations, and recommend courses of action.
- Drafts concise, comprehensive reports for OIG leadership.
- Reviews OIG policies and instructions to determine impact on OPR.
- $139,395 - $181,216/year
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
- Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
- The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
- This is an Excepted Service position and an applicant receiving such an appointment does not acquire competitive civil service status.
- Federal employees currently serving in the Competitive Service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the Competitive Service by accepting an offer of employment in the Excepted Service.
- Required to submit a financial disclosure form at time of appointment and annually.
- If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the Federal Government in a similar position (i.e., Supervisory), you will be required to serve a two year probationary period.
- Position has been designated as Secret Clearance; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Time in Grade:
You must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or equivalent or higher grade in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience:
You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level in the federal service or equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as: Independently planning and conducting complex investigations, analyzing evidence, and drafting legally supportable conclusions. Specialized experience can also include time as a legal advisor for complex criminal or administrative investigations and significant trial experience in criminal or administrative trials. In either case, the candidate's experience must include analyzing evidence for legal sufficiency and drafting documents that clearly, concisely, and logically present facts, analyses, and conclusions that are legally supported.
In addition to the basic qualifications, candidates must have at least five (5) years of specialized legal experience as an attorney in the fields of federal criminal, civil, or administrative law, which demonstrates that candidates can successfully perform the duties of a GS-0905-14/15 Attorney.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 There is no substitution of education for experience at this level. Other Information
- Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
- Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
- Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense (DoD) OIG. Organizational entities with the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
- PCS costs (moving expenses) will not be paid.
- Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives will not be authorized by the hiring official.
- This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date.
- Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Does not apply to Excepted Service Announcements.
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance. Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience and should include the following: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. (cover letter optional).
- SF-50(s): If you are a current or former federal employees, excluding current agency employees, you must submit a SF-50. If your SF-50 does not show you meet time-in-grade requirements or competitive status eligibility, you must submit additional SF-50s for verification. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
- Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employees, excluding current agency employees, must submit a copy of their most recent completed annual performance appraisal received within the past 18 months. The performance appraisal must include the final rating. If a completed performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
- Current Bar Certificate: indicating active membership, in good standing, excluding current agency employees. If a certificate is not available by the closing date of the announcement, you may certify to your status as an active member in good standing in responding to the assessment questionnaire. You will be required to submit a current Bar Certificate prior to appointment.
- NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation.
- Veterans' Preference Documentation: If claiming preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service, separation date and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.
- 10-point preference and/or 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.
- 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
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