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Summary The position is in the Office of the Secretary, Office of the General Counsel, Office of General Law. You will serve as the Supervisory Attorney Advisor for General Law and be the principal supervisory and managerial assistant to the Assistant General Counsel for General Law. Responsibilities The Supervisory Attorney Advisor (General): Assists the Assistant General Counsel for General Law in monitoring and overseeing the general law activities of the Department including ethics, EEO and other internal and external civil rights matters; Federal personnel and employment, intellectual property; and drug and alcohol testing and control issues. Aids in the supervision of all aspects of work performed by the attorneys and administrative staff in the Office of General Law, as well as any temporarily assigned honors attorneys, law clerks and interns. Under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel for General Law, the Supervisory Attorney reviews and assigns projects, directs and evaluates performance, acts on recommendations, furnishes advice and assistance, approves or overrules proposed actions, and exercises all other appropriate supervisory functions. Ensures that the Office provides effective legal advice and recommends the most appropriate ways to develop or implement new or revised Departmental policies. The Supervisory Attorney also is responsible for ensuring that these policies are consistent with the intent of the law and are administratively sound, efficient, and economical in operation. Performs legal research and analysis, leads conferences and consultations, prepares written memoranda and opinions, and maintains effective working relationships with Departmental officials and other stakeholders to ensure understanding of the legal and policy implications involved in a matter. Renders expert written or oral counsel, opinions, or decisions on the legal aspects of matters within the purview of the Office of General Law. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self-reliant, and skilled individual willing to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment with experienced professionals committed to ensure that our Nation has the safest, most efficient, and modern transportation system in the world. This individual should have a keen interest in the legal areas listed in the Summary section of this announcement. The ideal candidate exercises initiative and must be creative in addressing complex/novel legal and policy matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is an Excepted Service position. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. TRIAL PERIOD: This is an Excepted Service position. This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted service position may be subject to a two-year trial period. ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT: All employees are subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, set out in Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 2635, including restrictions on owning financial interests that may conflict with performance of their duties. Some employees, like those involved in contracting or regulating non-Federal entities, are subject to Executive Branch Financial Disclosure requirements set out in Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 2634. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. WRITING SAMPLE: If called for an interview, a writing sample will be requested to support your application (no more than 15 pages). SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE requirements. To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Possess at least four years of professional legal experience in a government agency, private sector entity, or non-profit organization. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Oral Communication (*) - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education In order to qualify for this position, candidates must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree and must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.