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The Office of the General Counsel practices law across a wide range of areas, including international affairs, litigation in federal courts of appeals, rulemakings, and drafting recommendations in agency adjudications. The Deputy General Counsel shares responsibility with the General Counsel for overseeing and administering legal matters across the Federal Maritime Commission, including supervising personnel within the Office of the General Counsel.
Learn more about this agency05/06/2024 to 06/11/2024
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement or relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
No
2024-09-E-R
788003000
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens; no prior Federal experience required.
The duties of the Deputy General Counsel include serving as the first-level supervisor of a team of attorneys; rendering legal advice on matters before the agency and its staff; analyzing legal issues raised in adjudications and rulemakings; and assisting the General Counsel in the exercise of the following functions:
Please refer to the qualifications and required docuements for applicable education requirements.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the requirements in this job announcement based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and the specialized experience below. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume will result in a "not qualified" determination.
Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position being filled. Law clerk experience (post J.D.) can be considered professional law experience if the candidate performed attorney duties.
Specialized experience is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include experience working on complex rulemaking or policy proceedings; leading and supervising teams of attorneys in connection with the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, court pleadings, and other relevant legal matters/documents; representing an agency in matters before United States Courts, Courts of Appeal, and/or other government agencies; and furnishing legal services, advice, and other legal services on regulatory, administrative, or general staff matters to various audiences including senior leaders, agency heads, and the general public.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788003000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is an independent regulatory agency with a mission to ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S. economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices. The FMC offers numerous workplace flexibilities including a telework program, flexible and compressed work schedules, and an on-site fitness center. FMC is conveniently located within walking distance to Union Station in an area with numerous amenities. Come and join the FMC! More information about the FMC and its programs can be found at http://www.fmc.gov.