This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/736502300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel is seeking Attorney Advisors to join the Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security (OCC/IS). OCC/IS provides cutting-edge legal counsel on a variety of regulatory and enforcement matters in support of the Bureau of Industry and Security's mission to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives.
Learn more about this agency07/11/2023 to 07/10/2024
$112,015 - $183,500 per year
GS 13 - 15
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
15
No
Yes
OS-OGC-23-PNF-12027237
736502300
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, is seeking Attorney Advisors to join the Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security (OCC/IS) to focus on providing cutting-edge legal advice and support to impactful enforcement and regulatory matters pertaining to export controls and related areas. These matters are expected to include responsibility for representing the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in administrative enforcement cases; supporting the U.S. Department of Justice in criminal prosecutions; drafting and reviewing proposed BIS rules and policies; and developing various program initiatives. Representative duties may include:
Enforcement-related:
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 completed 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 requirement for all grade levels:
To qualify at the GS-13 level:
Applicants applying at the GS-13 grade level must have two years relevant experience in either the private or public sectors, with a strong preference for experience working on export control-related matters and/or litigating corporate enforcement actions.
To qualify at the GS-14 level:
Applicants applying at the GS-14 grade level must have three years of relevant experience in either the private or public sectors, with a strong preference for experience working on export control-related matters and/or litigating corporate enforcement actions.
To qualify at the GS-15 level:
Applicants applying at the GS-15 grade level must have four years of relevant experience in either the private or public sectors, with a strong preference for experience working on export control-related matters and/or litigating corporate enforcement actions.
Note: The General Counsel or designee retains the discretion to waive minimum qualifications as described above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must meet the General Professional Experience requirements set forth above and the below specialized experience by the closing date of the announcement. Specialized experience equips applicants with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.
Applicants may be hired at any of the grades shown in this announcement, commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. You are encouraged to identify the grade level(s) or salary for which you wish to be considered.
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package.
This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process. Basis for evaluation: If eligible and meeting basic qualifications, your application package will be evaluated in conjunction with your resume and supporting documents for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position:
A complete application consists of the following:
Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.
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.
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.
Please send the following documents to OCCISHiring2021@doc.gov,with subject line "Attorney Advisor Application":
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Proof of active or recently expired Non-Competitive Eligibility
Contact information: OCCISHiring2021@doc.gov
Applications will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis.
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. Applicants selected for interviews may be requested to provide a legal writing sample.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OGC to share your application with others in OGC for similar positions.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
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/736502300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Chief Counsel for the Bureau of Industry and Security (OCC/IS), provides cutting-edge legal counsel to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in furtherance of its mission to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and by promoting continued U.S. leadership in strategic technologies. As a recent example of such efforts and in response to Russia's further invasion of Ukraine, BIS has implemented a sweeping series of stringent export controls that severely restrict Russia's access to technologies and other items that it needs to sustain its aggressive military capabilities.
OCCIS is strongly committed to its mission, public service, diversity, inclusion, and collegiality. The office prides itself on its dedication and track record of high-quality legal service and counsel. For more information about the Office of Chief Counsel for Industry and Security, please visit https://ogc.commerce.gov/collection/office-chief-counsel-industry-and-security.