Description:
The employee serves as a Sr. Staff Attorney in the Mission Branch of OGC, leading work projects and assisting in rendering legal services to the Agency in support of carrying out the Agency's mission and goals. This position focuses on legal matters relating to rulemaking, regulatory interpretations, guidance, supervision of the regulated entities, and oversight of their mission responsibilities, including their affordable housing and community investment programs as applicable.Requirements:
You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements:BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must possess the following: J.D., L.L.B., or L.L.M degree AND Active Bar membership in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
In addition to meeting the above basic education and BAR membership requirements, applicants must also meet the following minimum qualifications for their desired grade level:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualification EL-12: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below.
Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-12 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-11 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with one or more of the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Conducting legal research and analysis and providing legal advice related to administrative law, housing finance, or regulation of the financial sector. Drafting and developing complex legal documents.
Minimum Qualification EL-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below.
Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-13 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-12 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with one or more of the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Conducting legal research and analysis and providing legal advice related to administrative law, housing finance, or regulation of the financial sector. Drafting regulations or participating in the management of regulatory projects.
**Failure to provide your transcripts or Bar membership will remove you from the hiring process.**
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.
Mar 22, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov