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Office of Inspector General

General Counsel

Office of Inspector General, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


This position is located at the Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, Office of Legal Counsel. As General Counsel, you will work with the Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) to develop and carry out programs mandated by the Inspector General Act and its amendments, and provide guidance and support to the Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General, and AIGs as a strategic business advisor.Duties

As General Counsel, you will:Independently provide the full range of professional legal services and advice with respect to the formulation, coordination, revision, and execution of the entire OIG program. As requested by the Department of Justice (DOJ), provide additional support as special prosecutors or Special Assistant United States Attorneys.At the request of the IG or DIG, represent the agency before HUD, DOJ, the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency (including the Council of Counsels), state and local governments, and other organizations. Speak for the IG and DIG in regard to the IG's legal opinions concerning all OIG-related issues.Review and analyze all internal program policies and formulate new policies through negotiation, the setting of precedents, and the continual analysis of the scope of the IG Act and its amendments.Direct the legal program of the Office of Inspector General through a staff of attorneys.Salary

$147,649 - $221,900/yearConditions of Employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.Key Requirements:

Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.Other Information

This position has been designated as a Career Reserved position and will be filled on a career basis. Office of Personnel Management approval and a probationary period will be required for any applicant who does not have Senior Executive Service (SES) career status.How to ApplyTo begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.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 designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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