EEO Attorney, CG-0905-14

This position is located in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and provides legal research, analysis, and advisory support in the interpretation and application of federal EEO laws, regulations, and policies; offering senior-level authority over complex matters. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Duties

• Reviews the processing, settlement, and adjudication of complaints of discrimination, including advising on acceptance or dismissal recommendations, reviewing investigations for sufficiency, and assessing whether evidence supports findings of discrimination.                                                                
• Prepares legal analyses and draft summaries on complex discrimination complaints, including investigative files, administrative records, and hearing outcomes, and makes recommendations for final agency decision making by senior officials.                                                                
• Provides authoritative legal advice on complex EEO matters involving interpretation of discrimination statutes, EEO procedures, and case law. Advises supervisors, managers, and OEEO officials on applying EEO requirements to employment actions and complaint handling.                                                                
• Writes final agency decisions and final actions that are clear, concise, persuasive, legally sound, and which set forth the relevant facts of the matter and interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations and legal precedent and are based on a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the case record to determine the nature and scope of the complaint, including investigative, administrative and/or hearing files.                                                                
• Participates in the development, analysis, and implementation of OEEO programs, policies, and guidance documents related to EEO compliance and complaint processing. Contributes to policy interpretations. 

Salary

• $150,410 - $257,500/year

Conditions of Employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here. 

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing legal advice and counsel on legal and policy issues related to equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, policies and regulations; drafting legal documents and memoranda; and conducting legal research and analysis.

Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

·         Organization/Agency's Name

·         Title

·         Salary (series and grade, if applicable)

·         Start and end dates (including the month and year)

·         Number of hours you worked per week

·         Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience as stated above, applicants must possess the following:

·         Education: A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

·         Bar Membership: Current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable.

Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Other Information DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS EXPECTED TO APPLY, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE ON THE DAY THE 100TH APPLICATION IS RECEIVED, OR ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 27.26% to a high of 33.94%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates, click here. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500 If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period. During the trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. Required Documents

Failure to provide all the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here.  (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)

EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: This position has a positive education requirement. Education must be from accredited institutions. For a list of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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. For more information, click here.

Upon selection, you will be required to provide a copy of your official transcripts, and verification of active bar membership will be conducted.

How to Apply

To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package.

Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.

To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.

You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.

Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.

Benefits In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here.