Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. This position is ONLY open to surplus and displaced Export-Import Bank of the United States employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP); displaced Federal employees in the local commuting area eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).

Duties

Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position. This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) and is assigned to one of the program divisions within OGC. The incumbent renders the services of an attorney and is responsible for providing legal advice, both orally in writing, and for drafting legal documentation and memoranda. Duties include, but are not limited to: (for single graded positions) Advises members of EXIM staff and management on the most complex transactions, including working with other members of EXIM staff to produce memoranda upon which the Board of Directors, responsible standing committees, or an authorized officer acting pursuant to delegated authority, can approve a transaction. Prepares and negotiates documentation required in assigned transactions, including drafting credit agreements, guarantee agreements, master guarantee, funding agreements, etc., and working as appropriate with outside counsel and with other attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel. Handles issues of programmatic significance which may arise under loan, guarantee, insurance, and working capital guarantee programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period
• Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
• Proof of CTAP, ICTAP, or VEOA eligibility required
• Current or Former Political Appointees: If you are, or have been employed in the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: A graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation. Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In addition to the Basic Requirements noted above, applicants must also meet and demonstrate the specialized experience listed below: Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-15: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Documenting, negotiating, and structuring transactions in connection with working capital, export credit insurance, or loan guarantee programs; Negotiating and documenting credit agreements, guarantee agreements, master guarantees, and credit insurance endorsements; Advising on matters related to secured loans and loan guarantees, working capital guarantees, and credit insurance policies; Working on the creation or implementation of programs and policies relating trade finance; Evaluating transactions for legal, commercial and political risks and providing legal oversight and technical guidance in connection with complex transactions; Providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate, banking, international trade, and financial issues. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-15 grade level. A writing sample may be requested during the selection and review process. Applicants will be notified accordingly. In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under one of the following categories: Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL) who have held a GS-14 or above, and in the commuting area of the listed duty locations. In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL applicants must be well qualified for the position. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. All requirements must be met by 07/12/2024, the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Export-Import Bank of the United States 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20571 US
• Name: DeShanta Hinton
• Phone: 2025653322
• Email: [email protected]