Departmental Ethics Office (DEO) administers the Department of Justice's (DOJ) ethics program for the Assistant Attorney General for Administration, who serves as the Department's Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO). DEO staff provide advice on the interpretation and application of the ethics rules and Standards of Conduct governing Federal employees. DEO provides oversight of the ethics, financial disclosure, and Standards of Conduct training programs at DOJ's components.

Duties

Among other responsibilities, DEO staff members provide advice and guidance to Department leadership, career employees, and managers on the interpretation and application of the ethics rules and Standards of Conduct governing Federal employees. DEO also provides oversight of the ethics, financial disclosure, and Standards of Conduct training programs at DOJ's components, including the FBI, Bureau of Prisons, the U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and the U.S. Marshals Service. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Attorney, GS-0905-15, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying for. Applicants must be United States citizens, have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of the bar of any state (or the District of Columbia) and must have four (4) or more years of post-J.D. experience in a Federal executive branch ethics office responsible for an agency or component ethics program, at least three (3) of which were equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or higher. While job duties need not have been exclusively related to ethics, at least 50% of work time must have been dedicated applicable Federal executive branch ethics experience. Applicable Federal executive branch ethics experience includes: independently performing legal analysis and composing memoranda or other documents on Federal ethics issues; providing legal advice to senior officials, managers, and employees on Federal ethics statutes and regulations; experience in administering Federal financial disclosure requirements, including the use of Integrity or FDOnline; experience in reviewing PAS nominee financial disclosure reports, advising nominees, and preparing nominee ethics agreements in coordination with the office of Government ethics; training Federal employees on the Standards of Conduct, ethics requirements, or related issues; experience in preparing waivers under 18 USC § 208 and authorizations under 5 CFR § 2635.502; experience in advising on issues relating to the Hatch Act and the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act; experience in advising on DOJ supplemental regulations including 5 C.F.R. § 3801 and 28 C.F.R. § 45; experience in advising on E.O. 13989 or prior ethics pledges; experience in responding to OGE-201 requests or request under the FOIA for ethics related documents; and, experience in advising current and former employees on matters relating to 18 USC § 207; and experience in advising on issues relating to 18 USC § 203 and §205. DEO is looking for candidates with experience in as many of the areas listed in the preceding paragraph as possible. DEO is also interested in candidates with demonstrated ability to efficiently and thoroughly research and incisively analyze a wide variety of complex issues; to express themselves clearly and persuasively in oral and written presentations; to exercise sound judgment; to manage a workload consisting of a number of varied projects, without specific guidelines and often with short deadlines; and to contribute to and work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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 more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Justice Management Division, Department Ethics Office 145 N ST NE Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Gena Bernhardt
• Phone: 202-716-5613
• Email: [email protected]