Closing Date: 12th June, 2026
Description:
Summary:The Departmental Ethics Office (DEO) administers the Department of Justice's ethics program for the Assistant Attorney General for Administration who service as the Department's Designated Agency Ethics Official. Responsibilities provided by DEO staff member may include advice and guidance to Department leadership, career employees, and managers on the interpretation and application of the ethics rules and Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch.
Duties:
DEO is looking for candidates with experience in as many of the areas listed in the preceding paragraph as possible. DEO is also interested in candidates with demonstrated ability to efficiently and thoroughly research and incisively analyze a wide variety of complex issues; express themselves clearly and persuasively orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment; manage a workload consisting of a number of varied projects, without specific guidelines and often with short deadlines; and contribute to and work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The duties and responsibilities for an Attorney-Advisor generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
While job duties need not have been exclusively related to ethics, at least 50% of work time must have been dedicated to applicable Federal executive branch ethics experience.
Education:
Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional Information:
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.
Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
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:
The duties and responsibilities for an Attorney-Advisor generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides advice and guidance to Department leadership, career employees, and managers on the interpretation and application of the ethics rules and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch.
- Provides oversight of the ethics, financial disclosure, and Standards of Conduct training programs at DOJ's components, including the FBI, Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and U.S. Marshals Service.
- Independently performing legal analysis and composing memoranda or other documents on Federal ethics issues.
- Administering Federal financial disclosure requirements, including the use of Integrity or FDOnline.
- Reviewing PAS nominee financial disclosure reports, advising nominees, and preparing nominee ethics agreements in coordination with the Office of Government Ethics.
- Training Federal employees on the Standards of Conduct, ethics requirements, and related issues.
- Advising on DOJ supplemental regulations including 5 CFR 2635.502.
- Advising on issues relating to the Hatch Act and the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act.
- Advising on DOJ supplemental regulations including 5 C.F.R 3801 and 28 C.F.R. 45
- Responding to OGE-201 requests or requests under FOIA for ethics related documents.
- Advising on issues relating to 18 U.S.C. 207.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. degree
- Active member of a bar in good standing, any U.S. jurisdiction or the District of Columbia
- At least four years of post J.D. experience (or equivalent) experience in a Federal executive branch ethics office responsible for an agency or component ethics program; at least three of which were equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or higher.
While job duties need not have been exclusively related to ethics, at least 50% of work time must have been dedicated to applicable Federal executive branch ethics experience.
Education:
Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional Information:
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.
Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
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*swn1id*_ga*NjQ0MjQ5MzQ5LjE3MjU1OTI5OTA.*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3Nzk1MTA3MjckbzIxJGcxJHQxNzc5NTE1MTU1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..)
Review our benefits (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/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.
Evaluation Process:
DEO management will review applications to assess each candidates qualifications. The most qualified candidates will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview. Following the interviews, the top-ranked candidate(s) will receive tentative offers of employment
Required Documents:
Review our benefits (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/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.
Evaluation Process:
DEO management will review applications to assess each candidates qualifications. The most qualified candidates will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview. Following the interviews, the top-ranked candidate(s) will receive tentative offers of employment
Required Documents:
It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.
Cover Letter and Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a cover letter and a resume (a two page or less
- Resume
- Transcript
- Writing Sample
Cover Letter and Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a cover letter and a resume (a two page or less
