Summary
The DCSA-OGC is seeking a General Attorney to provide legal services and advice concerning Federal civilian personnel law, labor law, equal employment opportunity, hiring practices, reasonable accommodation, and standards of conduct. The selectee advises upon personnel authorities, anti-discrimination provisions, and human resources policy matters, engages in civilian personnel litigation before the MSPB, the EEOC, and the Federal courts, and advocates and negotiates in ADR proceedings. ,
Duties
As a GENERAL ATTORNEY you will be responsible for the following duties: Independently advise and/or collaborate with a diverse team of attorneys that practice primarily in the areas of Federal civilian personnel law, equal opportunity, ADR proceedings, ethics, and standards of conduct. Represent the agency before boards and judicial tribunals, including litigating before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal courts and other alternative resolution venues. Collaborate with clients and provide legal review on agency policies and other preventative law matters, including advice on disciplinary actions, administrative investigations, employment/personnel protocols, Equal Employment Opportunity directives and security matters.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level however, in accordance with DoDI 1442.02, you must possess a first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) to qualify. Law school transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire. EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.