Attorney Advisor

Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (JC)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20405

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties:
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a highly qualified attorney for the Office of Counsel whose responsibilities will include advising OIG managers, auditors and investigators on legal issues relating to nationwide OIG operations. Applicants will provide legal advice on a range of matters, including:

• Advising on and representing the agency in Federal employment law matters.
• Government contract law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the GSA Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) program, cost principles for construction claims, the requirements of the Trade Agreements and Buy American Acts, and other issues.
• OIG Attorneys work with the Department of Justice, other OIGs, and OIG components on False Claims Act litigation related to GSA contracts and programs.
• OIG Attorneys also participate in processing mandatory FAR disclosures, including review of and advice on legal issues, coordination with company counsel, and determination of appropriate resolution.
• The Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
• Administrative and statutory law, government ethics, constitutional and criminal law, federal whistleblower laws, rights, and remedies, fiscal and appropriations law, procurement and fraud law, suspension and debarment, and federal tort law.
• Familiarity and experience with the Inspector General Act and federal whistleblower laws, rights, and remedies is desirable.
• Additionally, OIG attorneys periodically support special projects, including investigations, evaluations and the preparation of substantive responses to Legislative or other requestors.
• OIG Attorneys consult with all levels of OIG managers and employees and represent the OIG in discussions with other OIG Counsel offices, the GSA, and other Federal agencies including the Department of Justice. Attorneys in the Office of Counsel additionally provide training to OIG employees on legal issues

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
• Serve a two - year probationary period, if required.

Qualifications:
The GS-15 salary range starts at $169,279 per year. The GS-14 salary range starts at $143,913 per year (includes locality pay). Locality pay will be determined once the duty location has been established.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their law school transcript(s) by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess ALL of the following:

• Successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association and possession of at least the initial professional law degree (J.D.);
• Bar Membership: You must be an active member of the bar; in good standing of a State, a Territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
• Experience: You must have at least 2 years of relevant legal experience as a practicing attorney, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position, with demonstrated skill in preparing for litigation and specialized experience applying Federal Government personnel law, the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Federal procurement and appropriations law, and/or Government ethics rules.

To qualify for the GS-15, you must possess ALL of the following:

• Successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association and possession of at least the initial professional law degree (J.D.);
• Bar Membership: You must be an active member of the bar; in good standing of a State, a Territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
• Experience: You must have at least 5 years of relevant legal experience as a practicing attorney, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position, with demonstrated skill in preparing for litigation and specialized experience applying Federal Government personnel law, the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Federal procurement and appropriations law, and/or Government ethics rules.

Education:
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional Information:
Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. (https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/find-apply-for-and-land-a-job-at-gsa/resources-and-related-links/fair-chance-act)

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Additional Information:
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits:

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. (https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits?_gl=1*14gwcwd*_ga*NjQ0MjQ5MzQ5LjE3MjU1OTI5OTA.*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3ODEyMzg2ODkkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzgxMjM4NjkzJGo1NiRsMCRoMA..)

You will have access to many benefits (https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/careers-at-gsa/why-work-at-gsa/employee-benefits) including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the four required Knowledg

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