This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of General Counsel in Washington, DC. This position plays a key role by providing expert legal assistance to the Administrator and Agency personnel and is responsible for advising on questions of law or administrative policy involving ethics.

Duties

Serves as an Attorney-Advisor in SBA and advises senior leadership and staff on the application of the ethics laws and regulations. Reviews public financial disclosure reports, counsels filers on conflicts of interest, assists filers in completing their reports in compliance with all requirements, and resolves identified conflicts. Plans, develops and presents programs for training employees in all of the components of the laws, rules and policies that govern the conduct of Government employees. Provides ongoing education and training for employees throughout the SBA and briefs management in the SBA on the conflict of interest laws and the standards of conduct. Communicates with necessary government officials, including officials with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE), U.S. Office of Special Counsel, and ethics officials in other Executive Branch Departments and agencies, in resolving specific problems.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction) GS-14:Must have three (3) or more years of post-J.D. legal experience, Knowledge of Federal ethics statutes and regulations, Administering financial disclosure requirements, One year must include specialized experience at, or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level GS-15:Must have four (4) or more years of post-J.D. legal experience in ethics, Knowledge of Federal ethics statutes and regulations, Administering financial disclosure requirements, Two years must include specialized experience at, or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing memoranda, involving unique and/or difficult legal issues; providing legal advice to senior officials, managers and employees on Federal ethics statutes and regulations; conducting briefings or training of senior level staff; leading attorneys, paralegals or support staff; and experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: General Attorney Series - 0905 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. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 07/05/2024.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction)

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of General Counsel 409 3rd Street SW 7th Floor Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Conor Ryan
• Email: [email protected]