Join the team! This position is located in the Division of Enforcement & Litigation, Office of Compliance & Field Operations. The Office identifies and investigates potentially hazardous products; enforces mandatory standards & regulations; negotiates voluntary recalls, other corrective actions & civil penalties; conducts administrative litigation to obtain mandatory recalls; and assists in the drafting & review of rules and regulations affecting CPSC’s compliance and enforcement authority. 

Duties

As a Senior Attorney in one of the three branches in the Division of Enforcement & Litigation (CEL), you will serve as a legal and enforcement lead on all matters related to investigations involving potentially hazardous and violative consumer products, corrective action negotiations and agreements, litigation, and civil penalty investigations, negotiations, and referrals. The Senior Attorney’s duties include:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must meet education requirements.
• Proof of Bar Membership

Qualifications

In addition to the mandatory education requirement, applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:   1) Developing investigative and legal strategy; 2) Drafting and reviewing pleadings; 3) Engaging in case settlements 4) Conducting hearings or trials; 5) Assisting or advising other employees in investigative and litigation strategies, processes, and procedures. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held.  Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone.  If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Basic Requirement: All applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

In addition to basic requirement and qualifying specialized experience, applicants must have five years of experience as a practicing attorney (post bar admission).

All applicants are required to provide proof of current, active bar membership and proof of good standing.

ALL applicants must also submit a law school transcript to demonstrate successful completion of education requirements. A copy of an SF-50 is not adequate proof of meeting the education requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Office of Human Resources Management 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, Maryland 20814 United States
• Name: HR Specialist
• Phone: 301-504-7925
• Email: [email protected]