DC Department of Human Resources
Attorney Advisor
DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Summary
This position is located in the District of Columbia Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The OGC ensures all activities undertaken by the OIG comport with laws, rules, regulations, and policies. The position functions as an Attorney Advisor responsible for providing in-house legal services by ensuring OIG operations, activities, and communications conform to applicable legal requirements; rendering forthright and objective legal advice to protect the OIG against legal liability; and advocating the OIG’s legal position in disputes.
The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the programs and operations of the District of Columbia government. In carrying out its mission, the OIG, among other things, strives to detect, investigate, and deter mismanagement, fraud, waste, and abuse in the District government through audits, inspections, and investigations.
Duties And Responsibilities
The incumbent will conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues such as conflicts of interest, employee misconduct, procurement, ethics, fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), D.C. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) opinion requests, and the legal sufficiency of audit, inspection, and investigative findings and recommendations.
The incumbent also works with the Deputy General Counsel to assist the General Counsel in guiding the Inspector General to enable him/her to provide oversight for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of government programs and operations, and in preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in such operations under D.C. Code
1-301.115a.
Evaluate existing and proposed legislation and regulations to determine the impact of such measures on the economy and efficiency of OIG and District operations, fraudulent practices, and employee misconduct.
The General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel provide both specific and broad direction on fundamental policy and management issues to the Attorney Advisor affecting the OIG and its component divisions. The Incumbent's work is reviewed for adequacy and from the standpoint of adherence to policy, meeting deadlines, and the exercise of sound judgment. Work performance contributes to the overall effective and efficient accomplishment of daily operations of OIG and the District of Columbia.
Assignments typically involve matters of a high degree of sensitivity such as, drafting legislation, conducting legal research, analysis, evaluating investigative case files, interviewing witnesses, ensuring the collection of pretrial data, preparing pleadings, preparing memoranda on issues of conflicts of interest, and preparing written opinions, justifications, and recommendations to support disposition of cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Licensure
The incumbent must have a law degree AND be a member of the District of Columbia Bar or eligible for waiver into the bar. (If eligible for a waiver, the incumbent must successfully obtain admission to the D.C. Bar within 360 days of commencing employment).
Work Environment
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office setting. Some travel may be required.
Other Significant Facts
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Permanent
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: ES-905-08
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.
The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.It is desired for the candidate to have a minimum of three (3) years of criminal or civil white- collar trial experience practicing law.
The successful candidate must have excellent legal research and writing skills.
This position is an Excepted Service Appointment. OIG employees serving in Excepted Service positions serve at the pleasure of the Inspector General or designee.
Domicile Requirement- Excepted Service appointees must either be a District resident at the time of their appointment or become a District resident within 180 days of their appointment date. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening under Chapter 4 of D.C. Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.
The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy and gender identity), 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 factors.#J-18808-Ljbffr
This position is located in the District of Columbia Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The OGC ensures all activities undertaken by the OIG comport with laws, rules, regulations, and policies. The position functions as an Attorney Advisor responsible for providing in-house legal services by ensuring OIG operations, activities, and communications conform to applicable legal requirements; rendering forthright and objective legal advice to protect the OIG against legal liability; and advocating the OIG’s legal position in disputes.
The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the programs and operations of the District of Columbia government. In carrying out its mission, the OIG, among other things, strives to detect, investigate, and deter mismanagement, fraud, waste, and abuse in the District government through audits, inspections, and investigations.
Duties And Responsibilities
The incumbent will conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues such as conflicts of interest, employee misconduct, procurement, ethics, fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), D.C. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) opinion requests, and the legal sufficiency of audit, inspection, and investigative findings and recommendations.
The incumbent also works with the Deputy General Counsel to assist the General Counsel in guiding the Inspector General to enable him/her to provide oversight for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of government programs and operations, and in preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in such operations under D.C. Code
1-301.115a.
Evaluate existing and proposed legislation and regulations to determine the impact of such measures on the economy and efficiency of OIG and District operations, fraudulent practices, and employee misconduct.
The General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel provide both specific and broad direction on fundamental policy and management issues to the Attorney Advisor affecting the OIG and its component divisions. The Incumbent's work is reviewed for adequacy and from the standpoint of adherence to policy, meeting deadlines, and the exercise of sound judgment. Work performance contributes to the overall effective and efficient accomplishment of daily operations of OIG and the District of Columbia.
Assignments typically involve matters of a high degree of sensitivity such as, drafting legislation, conducting legal research, analysis, evaluating investigative case files, interviewing witnesses, ensuring the collection of pretrial data, preparing pleadings, preparing memoranda on issues of conflicts of interest, and preparing written opinions, justifications, and recommendations to support disposition of cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Licensure
The incumbent must have a law degree AND be a member of the District of Columbia Bar or eligible for waiver into the bar. (If eligible for a waiver, the incumbent must successfully obtain admission to the D.C. Bar within 360 days of commencing employment).
Work Environment
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office setting. Some travel may be required.
Other Significant Facts
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Permanent
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: ES-905-08
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.
The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.It is desired for the candidate to have a minimum of three (3) years of criminal or civil white- collar trial experience practicing law.
The successful candidate must have excellent legal research and writing skills.
This position is an Excepted Service Appointment. OIG employees serving in Excepted Service positions serve at the pleasure of the Inspector General or designee.
Domicile Requirement- Excepted Service appointees must either be a District resident at the time of their appointment or become a District resident within 180 days of their appointment date. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening under Chapter 4 of D.C. Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.
The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy and gender identity), 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 factors.#J-18808-Ljbffr