This position is located in the FLRA/OIG in Wash., DC. The incumbent has a dual role who serves as Counsel to the Inspector General (IG) and serves as the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations. The Counsel/AIGI is responsible for investigating serious and often sensitive and complex misconduct or mismanagement allegations involving FLRA employees and contractors as well as allegations and conducting special reviews on matters of importance to our stakeholders and the public.

Duties

This position is located in the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as Counsel to the Inspector General (IG) and serves as the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) in the OIG. The Counsel/AIGI is responsible for investigating serious and often sensitive and complex misconduct or mismanagement allegations involving FLRA employees and contractors as well as allegations and conducting special reviews on matters of importance to our stakeholders and the public. The incumbent individually prepares investigative plans, interview strategies, and reports of investigation arising under the jurisdiction of the IG Act. The incumbent independently prepares legal analyses of evidence collected from subjects and witnesses during the investigation to be included in the public reports of investigation. The Counsel/AIGI provides operational oversight of the legal and investigation functions within the OIG, including ensuring legal guidance and documents are properly presented and maintained, investigations are properly planned and executed, and all OIG products are compliant with Federal and FLRA laws, standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• You must be suitable for Federal employment.
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test Required: No
• Must be able to pass and maintain a background investigation.
• Must be an active member of the Bar Association and in good standing.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• 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.

Qualifications

In order to receive full consideration, applicants must have: Specialized Experience: The selectee must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level, which has equipped the selectee with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Professional experience in an organization that conducts investigative, prosecutorial, oversight, inspection, audit, or compliance functions. Extensive experience analyzing complex legal issues, including making statutory, regulatory, and contract interpretations; and developing sound and supportable legal recommendations and arguments. Demonstrated ability to represent an organization professionally and articulate the organization's position at meetings and in interactions with high-level officials, and to coordinate with internal and external offices.

Education

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package.

You MUST provide official or unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GENERAL EDUCATION: All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/accreditation?src=rn. Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be accepted. An unofficial transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable at the time of application. Education submitted must be appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at: http://www.ed.gov.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Office of the Inspector General 1400 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20424 US
• Name: FLRA Human Resources Division
• Phone: (771) 444-5845
• Email: [email protected]