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This Public Notice Flyer is a repost of EDA-OCC-23-11872183-PNF. If you wish to be considered please re-apply.
This vacancy is for A Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer) in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce within the Department of Commerce, located in Washington, DC.
03/17/2023 to 04/07/2023
$132,368 - $183,500 per year
GS 14 - 15
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Temporary - Appointment being filled under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Appointment-Temporary NTE 2 years, may be extended and additional 2 years
Full-time
Excepted
15
No
No
EDA-OCC-23-11891575-PNF
713794800
All United States citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
EDA is seeking two quality attorneys under special hiring authority provided under the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hubs) Program (15 U.S.C. § 3722a) and Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete) (15 U.S.C. § 3722b) to interpret these new laws, draft notices of funding opportunity for the Programs, answer novel questions of legal interpretation for these new laws, help the program design operations to support the new Programs, and review grants that fund for projects funded under the new laws.
The incumbent serves as an Attorney Advisor in EDA's Office of Chief Counsel (OCC). The incumbent ensures that EDA complies with applicable legal requirements imposed on its programs by statute, regulation, case law, Executive Order, OMB guidance, or controlling policy. As such, this attorney will be responsible for, among other things, the legal sufficiency of EDA grant or cooperative agreement investments made under the Tech Hubs or Recompete Programs. To fulfill that role, the incumbent maintains close client relations with Headquarters staff.
As a Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer), you will perform the following duties:
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/
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
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.
Basic Requirements:
1. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must be a law school graduate with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and; (You must submit transcripts.)
2. ACTIVE BAR MEMBERSHIP in good standing in one of the 50 United States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. (You must submit proof.) AND
To qualify at the GS-14 or GS-15 level:
Minimum Requirements: Typically requires a minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience.
Please see Qualifications section for more information.
Background Investigation: This position is designated as Non-sensitive/Low Risk and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility. Please note this position is being filled under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023's Hiring Authority as an employee under the Excepted Service for a period not-to-exceed two (2) years.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
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.
Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
See 'Qualifications' Section.
The competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job are:
See 'How to Apply' Section.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
All resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to: EDACAREER@EDA.GOV and include work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. You must submit college transcripts, as applicable.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
Administrative positions are located in EDA Headquarters, Washington, DC. For Administrative positions that are not listed below (i.e. human resources, policy, procurement, etc.), subject line of the email should read as: Administrative (enter respective function, i.e. policy).
How to write a federal resume: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-federal-resume
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Otherwise, you will be notified at the conclusion of the final selection(s).
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for EDA to share your application with others in EDA for similar positions.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/713794800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.