Closing Date: 1st October, 2026
Description:
Summary:This position is located in the Office of Human Resources, Conflict Management Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is responsible for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and providing advice and counsel to senior management officials on conflict management matters.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
Duties:
As an Attorney Advisor in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), your duties may include:
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC
Registration with the Selective Service. (http://www.sss.gov/)
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions. (https://www.fdic.gov/about/careers/personnel-security-process/)
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
Qualifications:
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.
AND
Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14-grade level or above in the Federal service which includes experience applying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) principles, practices, and techniques to resolve workplace disputes; interpreting and applying conflict management statutes and regulations to ensure agency compliance; and drafting legal documents related to conflict resolution.
Education:
See requirements stated under Qualifications.
Additional Information:
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. (https://www.fdic.gov/about/careers/applicant-rights-and-responsibilities/)
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500.
If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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:
- Provides conflict management advice and counsel to all Offices and Divisions of the Corporation and senior management officials on specific cases and matters, serving as a senior legal authority on conflict management and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) matters.
- Directs the planning, coordination and execution of conflict management strategies, policies and procedures involving significant legal issues or requiring national coordination in conjunction with Offices and Divisions of the Corporation and other federal agencies. Manages and oversees the FDIC's compliance with all applicable conflict management regulations and statutes, including the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act.
- Researches, monitors and review cases, statutes, and regulations related to ADR to keep the FDIC current in its understanding and application of applicable law.
- Answers inquiries from the public related to ADR; networks with private sector and professional associations to maintain visibility for FDIC's ADR program.
- Develops and implements strategy and approach for special projects of corporate-wide impact, including sensitive and confidential matters requiring senior-level legal judgment and coordination across the FDIC.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information related to conflcts and designs mechanisms to ensure protection and integrity of all conflict-related work.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC
Registration with the Selective Service. (http://www.sss.gov/)
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions. (https://www.fdic.gov/about/careers/personnel-security-process/)
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
Qualifications:
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:
- Organization/Agency's Name
- Title
- Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
- Start and end dates (including the month and year)
- Number of hours you worked per week
- Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement
This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.
- Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
- Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC.
Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14-grade level or above in the Federal service which includes experience applying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) principles, practices, and techniques to resolve workplace disputes; interpreting and applying conflict management statutes and regulations to ensure agency compliance; and drafting legal documents related to conflict resolution.
Education:
See requirements stated under Qualifications.
Additional Information:
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. (https://www.fdic.gov/about/careers/applicant-rights-and-responsibilities/)
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500.
If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52684371945747-Benefits)
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here. (https://www.fdic.gov/about/careers/benefits/)
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.
Evaluations will be based on the two‑page resume, the qualifications set forth above, other job‑related skills and experience, as well as interview performance.
Evaluation Method: Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to ensure you meet all job requirements. A hiring committee will review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview.
You may preview questions (https://jobs.monstergovt.com/fdic/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=1&jnum=74607) for this vacancy.
Required Documents:
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
Education Documents: This position has a positive education requirement. Education must be from accredited institutions. For a list of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here. (https://www.fdic.gov/about/careers/benefits/)
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.
Evaluations will be based on the two‑page resume, the qualifications set forth above, other job‑related skills and experience, as well as interview performance.
Evaluation Method: Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to ensure you meet all job requirements. A hiring committee will review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview.
You may preview questions (https://jobs.monstergovt.com/fdic/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=1&jnum=74607) for this vacancy.
Required Documents:
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
Education Documents: This position has a positive education requirement. Education must be from accredited institutions. For a list of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
