General Attorney

This position is part of the Selective Service System. The incumbent will be responsible for being the legal advisor to the Director, Chief Legal Officer for SSS, and the top legal authority for all legal advice and counsel. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. You must meet all the following qualification requirements: You must possess a J.D. Law Degree from an accredited college or university. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts.) You must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (You must submit proof of Bar Membership to verify your standing). For the GS-15, you must meet the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position is experience 1) litigating federal sector discrimination claims, including complex cases and class actions; 2) developing and providing training on legal issues in the federal sector; 3) providing oral and written advice including preparing and reviewing documents; and 4) researching and analyzing pertinent law including developing legal theories, tactics, and procedures in areas for example, civil rights, labor, and employment law. All experience must be clearly described in your resume to receive credit. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. A written test is not required. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Selective Service System