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Department of Energy - Agency Wide

Attorney-Advisor (General)

Department of Energy - Agency Wide, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an attorney in the Office of Counsel to represent the OIG in legal matters and advise OIG staff on matters related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and/or the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Join our professional team who helps support DOE's mission through performance/financial audits, inspections of management issues, and investigations into alleged violations of law.

DutiesAs an Attorney Advisor, you will:

Acquire and maintain basic legal knowledge, and ability on laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance that could impact DOE or OIG operations related to IIJA and/or IRA funding, including matters arising under the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Assist with legal research into statutes, court decisions, decisions of administrative tribunals, and other legal and regulatory instruments to provide OIG leadership and staff with supporting documentation, information, and precedents regarding alleged breaches of Federal laws, regulations, and policies relating to DOE programs and operations related to IIJA and/or IRA funding.

Prepare all legal documents, such as subpoenas, motions, and other documents related to federal enforcement matters, needed to present case.

Provide oral and written legal opinions to your supervisor, other attorneys, and other OIG managers on basic legal issues that impact the OIG.

Salary

$99,200 - $153,354/year

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

May be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 or an Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).

QualificationsYou must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (11/12/2024) of this announcement.

Education and Specialized Experience:

Basic Education Requirement:

Applicants must possess a JD degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LLM (Master of Laws) degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a JD).

GS-12:

Applicant must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicant must also be a member in good standing of the bar of any state or the District of Columbia. Applicant must also have at least one year of professional (attorney) legal experience that clearly indicates the ability to independently perform complex legal work at a level of difficulty and responsibility commensurate with the duties of this position.

GS-13:

Applicant must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicant must also be a member in good standing of the bar of any state or the District of Columbia. Applicant must also have at least two years of professional (attorney) legal experience that clearly indicates the ability to independently perform complex legal work at a level of difficulty and responsibility commensurate with the duties of this position.

Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you

MUST

provide a complete application package which includes:

Your

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).

Cover Letter ,

optional , expressing additional information not covered in your resume.

Transcripts,

if

specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement . Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.

Veterans' Preference documentation,

if

applicable , DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation,

if

applicable .

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

How to ApplyPlease read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the

Required Documents

section. A complete application package must be submitted by

11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date

to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

You must have a

login.gov

account to sign into USAJOBS.

To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the

Apply Online

button.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.

You must click the

Submit Application

button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours.

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.

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