Job Announcement Number: OS- OGC-PNF-24-12489442

OVERVIEW

Job Title: Attorney Advisor (International) Public Notice Flyer

Department: Department of Commerce

Agency: Office of the Secretary

Hiring Organization: Office of General Counsel, Commercial Law Development Program

Open & Closing Dates: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 to , Friday, August 23, 2024

Salary: $99,200.00 to $181,216.00 / Per Year

Pay Scale & Grade: GS-12-14

Locations:

Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington, District of Columbia

Remote Job: No

Telework Eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Appointment Type:
Permanent

Work Schedule:
Full-time

Service: Excepted

Promotion Potential: 14

Job Family (Series): 0905 - Attorney

Supervisory Status: No

Security Clearance: Secret

Drug Test: Yes

Position Sensitivity And Risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust Determination Process: Credentialing, National security, Suitability/Fitness

SUMMARY

 

Summary:

This vacancy is for an Attorney Advisor (International). The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking an individual with exceptional analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills to join our outstanding team of international technical assistance Attorney-Advisors,  This Attorney-Advisor will engage in cutting edge legal reform work by assessing the legal needs of host countries and designing, implementing, and evaluating technical assistance and capacity-building programs to help address those needs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS AGENCY

 

Marketing Message:

Established in 1992, the Commercial Law Development Program is a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce that helps achieve U.S. foreign policy goals in developing and transitional countries through commercial legal reforms. CLDP's unique, government-to government technical assistance draws upon highly experienced regulators, judges, policymakers, business leaders, and attorneys from both the public and private sectors to deliver results that make meaningful and lasting changes to the legal and business environments of our host countries.

More information about CLDP can be found at: cldp.doc.gov.

CLDP lawyers, resident advisors, program specialists and administrative personnel are multicultural and have expertise in international business, commercial laws, trade relations and development assistance. Partnering with many Commerce Department bureaus, the federal judiciary, other U.S. Government agencies and international organizations, CLDP designs and implements conferences and workshops, utilizes long- and short-term advisors and trains foreign delegations in the U.S. and other countries to improve commercial legal frameworks.

 

Marketing Link:

https://www.commerce.gov/

 

THIS JOB IS OPEN TO

 

Hiring Paths:

• The public

Hiring Paths Clarification Text:

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.

Duties:

CLDP attorneys are the primary implementers for the Office of General Counsel's international development programs.

As an Attorney Advisor (International), you will perform the following duties:

Consult with other U.S. government agencies, foreign government officials, and members of the private sector to assess development needs and to design and implement assistance programs. This position supports U.S. government efforts to improve the business environment in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Pakistan.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Attorney Advisor (International) Public Notice Flyer GS-0905-12/13/14 FPL GS-14 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test Required: Yes
• License required: Yes Active Bar Certificate
• Pre-employment physical required: No
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will Not be paid

 

Qualifications:

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must be a law school graduate with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

AND

Must be able to verify ACTIVE BAR MEMBERSHIP in good standing in one of the 50 United States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Minimum Requirements
The minimum required experience applicants must possess at each grade level (or equivalent) is as follows:

To qualify for GS-12, applicants must possess a JD, active bar membership, and a minimum of 1 year of specialized and relevant professional experience as listed below.

To qualify for GS-13, applicants must possess a JD, active bar membership, and a minimum of 2 years of specialized and relevant professional experience as listed below.

To qualify for a GS-14, applicants must possess a JD, active bar membership, and a minimum of 3 years of specialized and relevant professional experience as listed below.
 

• Prior experience and/or knowledge of trade law, regulatory or legislative development, trade facilitation, public procurement, intellectual property, alternative dispute resolution, cybersecurity, digital trade, or other areas of complex commercial law is strongly preferred.
• Project management experience, including exceptional organizational skills, the ability to plan and manage multiple technical assistance programs at once while determining program priorities, and maintaining program effectiveness is strongly preferred.
• Experience engaging and coordinating with diverse stakeholders on trade, and commercial law issues is preferred.
• Prior experience and/or familiarity in working with foreign governments, international organizations and/or development finance institutions is strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing on varied and complex topics with diverse stakeholders including high-level officials is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and reporting relationships with interagency peers, International Program Specialists, subject-matter experts, and foreign government counterparts is essential.
• Prior experience with drafting funding or project proposals is preferred but not required.
• Frequent International travel is required. Attorney-Advisors in this position carry out many of their programs in the host countries around the globe.
• Interest or familiarity with countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and/or Pakistan is preferred.
• Ability to work in Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian, Urdu, or other applicable regional languages is preferred, but not required.
  
  Note: The General Counsel or designee retains the discretion to waive minimum qualifications as described above.
  
  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.

 

Education:

Must be a law school graduate with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

See Qualifications Above.

 

Additional Information:

This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED

 

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process.

There are no numerical rating systems through which to apply veterans preference; however, the Office of the General Counsel favorably considers veterans preference eligibility in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume. If selected, additional information may be required.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

 

Required Documents:

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
• Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and provide the hours per week, if less than 40. For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s).
• Copy of law school transcript. (Unofficial copy is sufficient, but official copy must be submitted before appointment). You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
• Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing. Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.

Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.

Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

How To Apply:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Please submit the required documents specified in this vacancy to [email protected] with the subject line OS-OGC-PNF-24-12489442 for Attorney Advisor (International) GS-905-12/13/14, and include at least the following information in the email's body:

• Your name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address

 

Agency Contact Information:

Questions About This Job:

Anna Belton
[email protected]

Agency Information:

Office of the Secretary
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC   20230

 

Next Steps:

Once your application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applicants selected for interviews may be requested to provide a legal writing sample.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OGC to share your application with others in OGC for similar positions.

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed.

After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).