Counsel to the Inspector General

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Legal Services (OLS) within the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (OIG). OLS provides legal advice and covering the full range of activities within the OIG including investigations audits inspections and evaluations. The office also advises on the Freedom of Information Act Privacy Act of 1974 records management congressional reports Controlled Unclassified Information the government ethics program and employee conduct.

Duties

• Serves as the Counsel to the Inspector General. At the request of the Inspector General serves as a representative of OIG before Federal agencies councils state and local governments and other organizations. and provides authoritative legal representation for the Inspector General. Speaks for the Inspector General on legal opinions concerning all OIG related issues.
• Primary source for legal advice in the OIG. Directs the review and analysis of new laws and regulations affecting the IG Act and its amendments. Directs the formulation of policies resulting from new laws regulations the setting of precedents and the continual analysis of the IG Act and its amendments. Responsible for interpretations and evaluations often without legal precedent.
• Provides litigation support. Directs the legal program of the OIG. Activities of the legal staff include: the management of Freedom of Information Act Privacy Act and Ethics; provision of litigation support services to the Department of Justice; representation of OIG employees in civil and administrative proceedings. Coordinates with representatives from the Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor Department of Justice etc.
• Manages and directs the full range of professional legal services through a staff of attorneys. Manages and directs a legal program which provides expert and independent legal counsel to the Inspector General and staff both in the national and regional/field offices.
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• Candidate required to obtain and maintain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance/SCI.
• Must complete 1-year SES probationary period if not previously completed.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry and annually thereafter in accordance with DOL/OIG and Federal ethics guidelines.
• You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed and may be subject to random drug tests.
• If selected the candidate must receive approval from OPMs Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES.

Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications to qualify for Counsel to the Inspector General as described below.

As a minimum requirement for entry into the SES applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Candidates must have had experience at a major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service).

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES . Resumes must use a font size no smaller than 10-point and margins no smaller than one inch. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified . Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs) or the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) : Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

• TQ 1: Demonstrated experience in addressing legal issues relating to audits and evaluations of federal programs and operations and legal issues relating to criminal civil and administrative investigations of federal programs employees contractors and grantees.
• TQ 2 : Demonstrated experience in addressing legal issues relating to federal ethics procurement appropriations litigation procedures employee relations whistleblower retaliation Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
• TQ 3 : Demonstrated experience in providing sound legal advice and counsel to senior executives and management officials in analyzing complex legal problems in making sound legal decisions and in supervising and managing highly skilled attorneys and support staff.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) : In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.

• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead you should attach proof (e.g. SF-50 Certification by OPMs SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school AND be an active member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state territory or possession of the U.S. District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.

You must submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent and proof of bar certification. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications International Affairs Office ()

Additional information

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.

DOL seeks to attract and retain a high-performing workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. DOL fosters a work environment that promotes collaboration flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Position designation: This position is designated as SES Career Reserved.

Veterans Preference : Veterans preference is not applicable to the SES.

Mobility : Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical organizational and functional lines.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: Information Resources - Resource Center: must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

As 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 INVESTIGATION

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants 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 agencys 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.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to the appointment.

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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