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Summary The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an experienced, highly motivated individual to serve as a member of the management team in the Oversight & Review Division (O&R) as a Senior Counsel. O&R, staffed primarily with attorneys, conducts high-profile reviews of DOJ operations and misconduct investigations of senior Department employees. For examples of reports O&R has issued, click on the "Learn more about this agency" tab below. Responsibilities O&R conducts a broad range of investigations and reviews, including misconduct investigations of senior-level Department employees, examinations of high-profile DOJ law enforcement operations, investigations of whistleblower retaliation allegations involving FBI employees and the employees of DOJ contractors, and reviews of DOJ's use of national security authorities. The Senior Counsel to the AIG provides expert advice on a variety of issues relating to management and policy, guides investigations and reviews, edits O&R reports and other work product, and assists O&R teams in briefing the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General on O&R matters. The ideal candidate for the Senior Counsel to the AIG has significant experience providing sensitive legal/policy recommendations to high level officials; conducting investigations or evaluating complex evidence; writing, reviewing, and editing a variety of written products; and excellent interpersonal skills. The Senior Counsel to the AIG's responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: Advising the AIG and Deputy AIG on a recommended course of action in response to information or allegations concerning conduct of high-level Department employees that may be in violation of laws, Department policy, regulations, orders, and applicable standards of conduct. Providing direction to staff conducting investigations of allegations of misconduct or conducting reviews of DOJ operations. Advising the AIG on substantive legal, procedural, and factual matters encountered in investigations and reviews. Overseeing, reviewing, and editing O&R reports and other work product. Conducting special projects. Representing O&R in meetings with the OIG Front Office, other OIG divisions, Department leadership, Department components, subject matter experts, congressional staff, and the public. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This announcement is for a Senior Level (SL) position. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below. Basic Requirements To receive full consideration of your application package, applicants MUST meet the following qualification requirements: A J.D. from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 5 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Applicants must submit a written narrative for each Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) limited to one page per MTQ. Failure to meet or fully address each MTQ will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. MTQ 1. Demonstrated experience conducting, leading, and advising leadership on complex investigations or reviews, preferably from an Office of the Inspector General, an Internal Affairs office, a Professional Responsibility office, or a comparable office. MTQ 2. Substantial experience performing complex analysis to draw well-supported conclusions regarding investigations or reviews. MTQ 3. Substantial experience drafting and editing complex investigative reports and advising or directing others in these tasks. MTQ 4. Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with co-workers and with internal and external senior government officials. Education This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov. For foreign education, see: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The CTAP/ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for CTAP/ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is at: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdfAs the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire 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. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.