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- District of Columbia, DC
- Remote job
- Telework eligible
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- Relocation expenses reimbursed
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- Promotion potential
- Job family (Series)
- Supervisory status
- Security clearance
- Drug test
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- Federal employees - Excepted service
- The public
- Supervising and managing a team of legal professionals at various Federal grade levels and skill sets.
- Furnishing and/or supervising the provision of legal services and policy recommendations to the Chairman and Commissioners on regulatory, administrative, or general law matters.
- Directing and/or participating in litigation before federal courts, and other federal government agencies, and responsibility for the preparation and review of all pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents incidental to such litigation.
- Reviewing staff recommendations requiring action by or approval of agency leadership, Commissioners or the Chairman, to assure conformity with legal and policy criteria.
- Coordinating referrals to the Department of Justice for the institution of proceedings to enforce the collection of penalties or other agency orders under the shipping statutes, and upon such referrals, coordinating assistance to the Department of Justice; coordinating referrals to the Department of the Treasury for the collection of debts and penalties.
- Providing formal legal opinions to agency leadership, the Chairman, Commissioners, agency staff, and the general public in appropriate instances.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- A 2-year trial period may be required.
- A 2-year supervisory or managerial probationary period is required (unless previously completed).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- FMC participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- May be required to obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- Minimum educational requirements include a professional law degree (LLB or J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
- Current active membership in a bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. Active bar association and a certificate that the member is in good standing will be verified prior to appointment and employees must maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney with the FMC.
- Applicants must possess excellent research and oral and written communication skills.
- Providing advice on regulatory strategy, Federal agency rulemakings, and the preparation of rulemaking notices and documents.
- Experience with antitrust review (or similar competition-focused frameworks) and the application of competition standards.
- Experience that demonstrates results-focused leadership.
- Federal employees are required to adhere to the 14 Principles of Ethical Conduct.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- We may fill like positions within 12 months of the close of the announcement.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Benefits
- Benefits
- Required Documents
- A resume (of no more than 3 pages). Do not use a resume created with the "build resume" feature on Instead, upload a resume to
- Cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) that tells us how you will add value to the FMC and that clearly indicates your regulatory experience, including a listing of the regulatory projects that you have personally been involved in over the past five years, your level of involvement, including as applicable your supervisory or leadership role, the results, and any federal register citation.
- Law School Transcript (official or unofficial).
- SF-50 that shows your title, series, grade/step/salary (if applicable).
- A copy of your most recent final performance appraisal (elements and standards for achievement, if not indicated clearly on the annual performance appraisal) (if applicable).
- A recent writing sample (within the past 18 months), of no more than 10 pages, reflecting your ability to clearly state, analyze, and discuss complex factual and legal issues.
- How to Apply
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon EST on the announcement's closing date.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
- A resume (of no more than 3 pages). Do not use a resume created with the "build resume" feature on Instead, upload a resume to
- Cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) that tells us how you will add value to the FMC and that clearly indicates your regulatory experience, including a listing of the regulatory projects that you have personally been involved in over the past five years, your level of involvement, including as applicable your supervisory or leadership role, the results, and any federal register citation.
- Law School Transcript (official or unofficial).
- SF-50 that shows your title, series, grade/step/salary (if applicable).
- A copy of your most recent final performance appraisal (elements and standards for achievement, if not indicated clearly on the annual performance appraisal) (if applicable).
- A recent writing sample (within the past 18 months), of no more than 10 pages, reflecting your ability to clearly state, analyze, and discuss complex factual and legal issues.
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon EST on the announcement's closing date.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
- Accepting applications
- Open & closing dates
- Salary
- Pay scale & grade
- Location
- District of Columbia, DC
- Remote job
- Telework eligible
- Travel Required
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Appointment type
- Promotion potential
- Job family (Series)
- Supervisory status
- Security clearance
- Drug test
- Position sensitivity and risk
- Trust determination process
- Announcement number
- Control number
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Supervisory General Attorney - District Of Columbia, United States - US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
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Summary
The Office of the General Counsel practices law across a wide range of areas, including international affairs, litigation in federal courts of appeals, rulemakings, and drafting recommendations in agency adjudications.
The Deputy General Counsel shares responsibility with the General Counsel for overseeing and administering legal matters across the Federal Maritime Commission, including supervising personnel within the Office of the General Counsel.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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U.S. Citizens; no prior Federal experience required.
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Duties
The duties of the Deputy General Counsel include serving as the first-level supervisor of a team of attorneys; rendering legal advice on matters before the agency and its staff; analyzing legal issues raised in adjudications and rulemakings; and assisting the General Counsel in the exercise of the following functions:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must meet the following by the close of the announcement:
NOTE:
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S.
must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S.
An ABA-approved law school may allow students to receive credit for law study or activities at a foreign institution and grant credit for the J.D.
degree if those studies or activities are approved in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Criteria adopted by the ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.
Please refer to the qualifications and required docuements for applicable education requirements.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the requirements in this job announcement based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and the specialized experience below.
Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume will result in a "not qualified" determination.
Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position being filled.
Specialized experience is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Examples of specialized experience include experience working on complex rulemaking or policy proceedings; leading and supervising teams of attorneys in connection with the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, court pleadings, and other relevant legal matters/documents; representing an agency in matters before United States Courts, Courts of Appeal, and/or other government agencies; and furnishing legal services, advice, and other legal services on regulatory, administrative, or general staff matters to various audiences including senior leaders, agency heads, and the general public.
The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete application includes the information below.Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Notice of Veterans Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Federal Maritime Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring.
Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g.,DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
Vicky Schenck
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Address
Office of the General Counsel
800 North Capitol Street
Suite 1018
Washington, DC 20573
US
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Next steps
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Required Documents
A complete application includes the information below.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Notice of Veterans Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Federal Maritime Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring.
Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g.,DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
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Vicky Schenck
Phone
Address
Office of the General Counsel
800 North Capitol Street
Suite 1018
Washington, DC 20573
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Full-time -* Service
Excepted
This job originated on For the full announcement and to apply, visit Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.