Federal Transit Administration
Attorney Advisor
Federal Transit Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
This position is a staff attorney in the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Office of Chief Counsel General Law Division. You will provide a wide range of legal services involving all functional areas assigned to the Office of Chief Counsel. You will also provide written and oral legal opinions interpreting statutes, regulations, case law, departmental orders, agency circulars, and contracts, and may be required to represent the Agency in proceedings.Duties
The General Law Division is responsible for (1) internal administrative laws in subjects such as federal contracting, employment, FOlA, and ethics; and (2) requirements applicable to FTA’s multibillion dollar infrastructure grant programs, including the laws of federal financial assistance, administrative law, domestic preference laws like Buy America, and providing guidance to the public.In addition to any other matters that may be assigned, this position is expected to focus on procurement matters. This includes support for FTA’s Office of Acquisition Management related to federal government contracts. The position also will support FTA’s grant recipients applying federal procurement standards (e.g., those found in 2 CFR Part 200) to procurements carried out using financial assistance from FTA.As an
Attorney Advisor , you will:Provide legal opinions and advice, interpret statutes, regulations, case law, departmental orders, agency circulars, and contracts, with particular emphasis on all legal matters under the responsibility of the General Law Division.Provide legal advice and support on complex or high-profile legal and policy issues requiring a high degree of creativity and competence to identify and resolve.In adversarial and adjudicative proceedings in which you may represent FTA, e.g., contracts or employment matters before administrative tribunals—you plan FTA’s litigation strategy, direct all discovery, and advocate on behalf of FTA through written and oral presentations.The ideal candidate
has experience advising and representing a federal agency on administrative matters, preferably with experience administering federal grants or advising and defending contracting activity subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).Salary
$117,962 - $181,216/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration.Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.This is an Excepted Service position.Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.QualificationsTo qualify, your experience should include experience and education equal or equivalent to the following:
GRADE 13 - A law degree, bar membership in good standing and at least TWO years of professional attorney experience.GRADE 14 - A law degree, bar membership in good standing and at least THREE years of professional attorney experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Legal, Government and JurisprudenceGrants Management Law, Regulations, and GuidelinesContracting/ProcurementExperience 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.Education MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to qualify for this position, candidates must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree, and must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.How to Apply
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The General Law Division is responsible for (1) internal administrative laws in subjects such as federal contracting, employment, FOlA, and ethics; and (2) requirements applicable to FTA’s multibillion dollar infrastructure grant programs, including the laws of federal financial assistance, administrative law, domestic preference laws like Buy America, and providing guidance to the public.In addition to any other matters that may be assigned, this position is expected to focus on procurement matters. This includes support for FTA’s Office of Acquisition Management related to federal government contracts. The position also will support FTA’s grant recipients applying federal procurement standards (e.g., those found in 2 CFR Part 200) to procurements carried out using financial assistance from FTA.As an
Attorney Advisor , you will:Provide legal opinions and advice, interpret statutes, regulations, case law, departmental orders, agency circulars, and contracts, with particular emphasis on all legal matters under the responsibility of the General Law Division.Provide legal advice and support on complex or high-profile legal and policy issues requiring a high degree of creativity and competence to identify and resolve.In adversarial and adjudicative proceedings in which you may represent FTA, e.g., contracts or employment matters before administrative tribunals—you plan FTA’s litigation strategy, direct all discovery, and advocate on behalf of FTA through written and oral presentations.The ideal candidate
has experience advising and representing a federal agency on administrative matters, preferably with experience administering federal grants or advising and defending contracting activity subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).Salary
$117,962 - $181,216/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration.Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.This is an Excepted Service position.Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.QualificationsTo qualify, your experience should include experience and education equal or equivalent to the following:
GRADE 13 - A law degree, bar membership in good standing and at least TWO years of professional attorney experience.GRADE 14 - A law degree, bar membership in good standing and at least THREE years of professional attorney experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Legal, Government and JurisprudenceGrants Management Law, Regulations, and GuidelinesContracting/ProcurementExperience 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.Education MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to qualify for this position, candidates must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree, and must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.How to Apply
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr