Attorney-Adviser – Federal government of the United States

Title of the Job: Attorney-Adviser

Location: Washington DC

Job Description: SummaryWith an emphasis on high ethical standards, excellence in public service and the delivery of quality legal services, the Office of the Solicitor performs the legal work for the United States Department of the Interior.This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures.Merit promotion procedures do not apply.This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.Overview

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Open & closing dates11/22/2024 to 12/10/2024Salary$99,200 – $181,216 per year*First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.Pay scale & gradeGS 12 – 14Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel 1-5 nights per month for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential14Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureYesBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberSOL-DPW-25- RJ-014(EXC)Control number820712500This job is open toClarification from the agencyExcepted ServiceDutiesAs an Attorney-Adviser, at the full performance level (GS-14), with the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor (SOL), Division of Park and Wildlife, Branch of National Parks located in Washington DC, the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:1. Analyzing and interpreting federal statutes, rules and regulations, caselaw and other authorities, relating to Park Service authorities, including:

• Natural Resources and Environmental law, including the National Park Service Organic Act, the Wilderness Act, the National Trails Systems Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Park-specific statutes and regulations, and State law;
• National Historic Preservation Act and cultural resource protection laws;
• Cooperation with Tribes, including co-stewardship;
• Partnership and Cooperative Agreement authorities, including financial assistance authorities; and
• Constitutional law, including First Amendment law.

2. Conducting legal research and producing opinions and memoranda requiring a high degree of creative legal effort, judgment, and discretion, often harmonizing conflicting positions in areas with little or no precedent, while promoting goals of consistency and efficiency.
3. Providing general legal counsel and services to the National Park Service’s (NPS’s) National Capital Region, which oversees the National Mall and other parks in the Nation’s capital as well as units of the national park system located in nearby surrounding areas.
4. Advising and assisting regional and field offices of the SOL with respect to matters within the expertise of the Branch of National Parks.Salary Information: *First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
GS-12: $99,200 (Step 1*) – $128,956 (Step 10) per annum.
GS-13: $117,962 (Step 1*) – $153,354 (Step 10) per annum.
GS-14: $139,395 (Step 1*) – $181,216 (Step 10) per annum.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentKey Requirements:

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Must be an active member of the bar.
• Selectee may be subject to serving a 2-year trial period.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
• Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

• A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• If selected for this position, you may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification of compliance upon reporting and annually, some of which may be subject to public disclosure.
• Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
• Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.

QualificationsBasic Qualification Requirements
Applicants must be law school graduates with LL.B. or J.D. degrees AND applicants must be an active member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.Applicants must also meet one of the following:

• possess at least 1-year of professional legal experience following law school graduation; OR
• have a second professional law degree;
• meet any of the criteria indicated below:

• academic standing in top one-third of law school graduating class;
• graduation with academic honors;
• significant participation on the law school’s law review;
• significant participation in the law school’s moot court competition;
• significant participation in a clinical legal aid program;
• significant summer law office clerk experience; OR
• other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement.

GS-12/13/14: In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements described above, applicants must also have the following additional years of professional legal experience for the grade level indicated:

• GS-12 = 1 year
• GS-13 = 2 years
• GS-14 = 3 ½ years

Experience 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.Candidates should have excellent oral communication, writing, research and analysis skills, and the ability to work effectively in a large organization, and exercise sound judgment.Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM’s website:All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.EducationEducation: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit:Additional informationOther Information:
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Agency Benefits:
Working for the DOI, Office of the Solicitor offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes , and ; , and participation in the .SOL has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.For additional information on telework you may access the Department of Interior’s Telework Handbook at .

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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. .

Company Name: Federal government of the United States

Salary: $99200 – 181216 per year

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