Federal Aviation Administration
Attorney-Adviser
Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Serves as legal counsel within the Office of the Chief Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Division (AGC-900), providing advice and counsel concerning a variety of ethics and compliance matters.Duties
Provides legal assistance concerning employee ethics and compliance concerns including, but not limited to: federal criminal conflict of interest statutes; Office of Government Ethics' (OGE) standards of ethical conduct regulations; financial disclosure; Procurement Integrity Act (PIA); and related statutory and regulatory laws and policies. Works closely with OGE, the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Agency Advisory and Rulemaking Committees (ARC), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to address routine ethics issues involving FAA employees.Provides counsel on federal government ethics policies and procedures as related to the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), and General Services Administration (GSA) regulations, as well as rules related to attorney pro bono services.Prepares and delivers ethics training on a variety of ethics topics, such as outside employment, gifts, Hatch Act, and conflicts of interest, in a variety of educational models (i.e., classroom, hybrid, and written articles).Conducts thorough legal research by appropriately identifying and analyzing relevant legal and factual issues and arguments. Assesses legal strengths and weaknesses of available arguments to provide accurate, complete, and practical legal advice and conclusions. Identifies and learns emerging issues, principles, and practices relevant to the legal practice area.Provides advice tailored to the client and requirements of the agency. Adjusts communications to meet audience expectations and level of understanding. Keeps client and practice area management informed of issues and activities that may or should be discussed at a higher level. Manages workload to ensure that priorities are achieved, and deadlines are met.Participates in appropriate training and/or learning activities.Performs routine, though varying, assignments in an advanced developmental capacity. Assignments include those associated with acquiring and applying legal expertise to less complex assignments or assisting higher-level attorneys on broader assignments. Plans and carries out assignments in accordance with instructions and the principles of professional practice. Represents the FAA in court.Receives guidance from a manager or higher-level attorney on complex situations for which there are no clear precedents. Routine work is performed independently and is subject only to general review. Applies relevant experience and professional legal knowledge to individual assignments. Independently plans use of time and assigned resources to complete routine assignments and limited projects. Contacts are primarily local, although there may be external contacts commensurate with the nature of the assignments, including those with court officials. Contacts are made to share information, provide data, acquire information, and discuss the status of assignments.Laws, regulations, orders, policies, and procedures cover most assignments, but sometimes require interpretation and application of precedents. Professional guidance is available from higher-level attorneys. The frequency and intensity with which work is reviewed is commensurate with the nature of the assignment.Performs other duties as assigned.Salary
$77,288 - $129,323/yearConditions of Employment
US Citizenship is required.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:
http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm .Qualifications
To qualify for this position,
ALL applicants MUST meet the following criteria :have a JD Degree from an accredited law school;be admitted to practice before the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia;be an active member of that bar;
andApplicants must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to the next lower grade/pay band
(FG/GS-11/FV-G)
that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled
and
which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
is defined as:Experience providing legal advice and counsel on basic or routine matters concerning federal employee ethics and compliance.You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria
AND
who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**Education
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website:
www.ed.gov/accreditation . Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence at the time of application. For additional information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html . Applicants who are not currently in the 905 occupational series (Attorney) in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 905 occupational series (Attorney), you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.Other Information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.Position may be subject to a background investigation.A one-year probationary period may be required.The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.NOTES :As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.Required Documents
ALL applicants
MUST
submit the following:resume with complete work history;proof of active membership to the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia. (Please provide bar association number(s) and verification of active status.);writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages in length); andcopy of unofficial or official transcript from an accredited law school verifying JD degree.Applicants who are or have been employed by the Federal Government SHOULD also upload a copy of the most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit
http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf .Only the documents listed above will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents MUST be uploaded or before the closing date of this announcement.Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, missing or illegible documents. Please DO NOT email application documents. Documents received via email will NOT receive consideration.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.Review our benefits.Eligibility 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.
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Provides legal assistance concerning employee ethics and compliance concerns including, but not limited to: federal criminal conflict of interest statutes; Office of Government Ethics' (OGE) standards of ethical conduct regulations; financial disclosure; Procurement Integrity Act (PIA); and related statutory and regulatory laws and policies. Works closely with OGE, the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Agency Advisory and Rulemaking Committees (ARC), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to address routine ethics issues involving FAA employees.Provides counsel on federal government ethics policies and procedures as related to the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), and General Services Administration (GSA) regulations, as well as rules related to attorney pro bono services.Prepares and delivers ethics training on a variety of ethics topics, such as outside employment, gifts, Hatch Act, and conflicts of interest, in a variety of educational models (i.e., classroom, hybrid, and written articles).Conducts thorough legal research by appropriately identifying and analyzing relevant legal and factual issues and arguments. Assesses legal strengths and weaknesses of available arguments to provide accurate, complete, and practical legal advice and conclusions. Identifies and learns emerging issues, principles, and practices relevant to the legal practice area.Provides advice tailored to the client and requirements of the agency. Adjusts communications to meet audience expectations and level of understanding. Keeps client and practice area management informed of issues and activities that may or should be discussed at a higher level. Manages workload to ensure that priorities are achieved, and deadlines are met.Participates in appropriate training and/or learning activities.Performs routine, though varying, assignments in an advanced developmental capacity. Assignments include those associated with acquiring and applying legal expertise to less complex assignments or assisting higher-level attorneys on broader assignments. Plans and carries out assignments in accordance with instructions and the principles of professional practice. Represents the FAA in court.Receives guidance from a manager or higher-level attorney on complex situations for which there are no clear precedents. Routine work is performed independently and is subject only to general review. Applies relevant experience and professional legal knowledge to individual assignments. Independently plans use of time and assigned resources to complete routine assignments and limited projects. Contacts are primarily local, although there may be external contacts commensurate with the nature of the assignments, including those with court officials. Contacts are made to share information, provide data, acquire information, and discuss the status of assignments.Laws, regulations, orders, policies, and procedures cover most assignments, but sometimes require interpretation and application of precedents. Professional guidance is available from higher-level attorneys. The frequency and intensity with which work is reviewed is commensurate with the nature of the assignment.Performs other duties as assigned.Salary
$77,288 - $129,323/yearConditions of Employment
US Citizenship is required.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:
http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm .Qualifications
To qualify for this position,
ALL applicants MUST meet the following criteria :have a JD Degree from an accredited law school;be admitted to practice before the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia;be an active member of that bar;
andApplicants must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to the next lower grade/pay band
(FG/GS-11/FV-G)
that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled
and
which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
is defined as:Experience providing legal advice and counsel on basic or routine matters concerning federal employee ethics and compliance.You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria
AND
who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**Education
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website:
www.ed.gov/accreditation . Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence at the time of application. For additional information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html . Applicants who are not currently in the 905 occupational series (Attorney) in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 905 occupational series (Attorney), you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.Other Information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.Position may be subject to a background investigation.A one-year probationary period may be required.The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.NOTES :As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.Required Documents
ALL applicants
MUST
submit the following:resume with complete work history;proof of active membership to the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia. (Please provide bar association number(s) and verification of active status.);writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages in length); andcopy of unofficial or official transcript from an accredited law school verifying JD degree.Applicants who are or have been employed by the Federal Government SHOULD also upload a copy of the most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit
http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf .Only the documents listed above will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents MUST be uploaded or before the closing date of this announcement.Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, missing or illegible documents. Please DO NOT email application documents. Documents received via email will NOT receive consideration.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.Review our benefits.Eligibility 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.
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