Supervisory General Attorney (Labor)

DutiesThis position in the Office of Legal Counsel ("OLC") of the Solicitor's Office. OLC is responsible for developing, managing and monitoring the Department's ethics program and financial disclosure reporting program in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. OLC is responsible for providing advice and counsel on ethics to the Department of Labor and the Secretary and serves as the Department's liaison with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. It also has principal responsibility for legal services in connection with the Department's legislative responsibilities. OLC provides advice on legal areas related to federal government operations, including administrative law, the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, and the authorities of the Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office.Major duties/responsibilities of the position include:Assisting the Associate Solicitor for Legal Counsel in developing, managing and monitoring the Department's ethics program in accord with applicable statutes and regulations. Serving as an adviser on ethics issues and related conduct of DOL officials and employees arising under applicable ethics statutes and regulations; Developing and conducting ethics training for various audiences either independently or with others in the office; Managing the financial disclosure program by reviewing and certifying reports, as well as conducting training sessions.Providing legal expertise and advice to senior Department Officials in response to complex and/or sensitive questions or fact situations in the ethics area;Providing advice and guidance to employees on the Hatch Act, including trainings.Providing advice and guidance to DOL officials concerning the Federal Vacancies Reform Act; andAssisting the Associate Solicitor as needed in addressing a variety of complex administrative law and other federal governmental operations issues.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen.Must be at least 16 years old.Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.Subject to financial disclosure requirements QualificationsTo qualify for an attorney position, applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.; and have acquired the amount of experience indicated below for each grade level.Applicant must be a GS-15 or have four (4) years of progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. At least one year of qualifying experience, at this level, must be at the next lower grade level (GS14 or equivalent).Note: An LL.M may be substituted for a maximum of one year experience.EducationAny applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.Additional informationApplicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.This position is outside the bargaining unit.You may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states: Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interest and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements.Supervisory Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEESAs a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONClick here for Telework Position InformationThe Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:1. Demonstrated knowledge of federal ethics laws, rules and regulations as well as the Hatch Act and the Federal Vacancy Reform Act.2. Demonstrated skill in researching and preparing well-written, organized and persuasive legal documents related to ethics.3. Ability to make effective oral presentations in a clear and concise manner.4. Ability to establish and maintain an effective liaison with high level departmental officials, regional program officials, supervisors, agency staff and the general public.5 Ability to multi-task in an inter-disciplinary legal environment, entailing timely collection of facts, identification and resolution of issues, enumeration of options, and formulation of recommendations.The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) who are placed into or higher will be considered well-qualified. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.You may also find more information on positive consideration for attorney hiring.