GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Office of the Inspector General, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

Provide legal support on all matters relating to GPO OIG management, legislative relations with Congress, and independent and confidential legal advice and assistance to the Inspector General. Conduct legal research and analysis into complex and difficult questions of criminal, civil, and administrative law and procedures; representing the OIG in administrative proceedings. Prepare memoranda, reports, correspondence, and where litigation is undertaken, assists in the preparation of briefs, motions, and other pleadings in coordination with the Department of Justice. Advise on the legality or policy implications of operations, activities, or changes in procedures, as well as attempting to resolve problems and issues so as to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assist with preparation of IG testimony and aids in the preparation of IG appearances, when requested and approved, before committees of Congress.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required
• Selectee must pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Selectee must undergo a background investigation for a Secret Clearance.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure report may be required

Qualifications

To qualify for the Attorney Advisor, PG -0905-14, you must meet the following requirements: "BASIC REQUIREMENTS: (1) An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree(LL. B or JD). AND (2) Must be an active member in good standing of the appropriate licensing authority of any state, territory of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or District of Columbia bar. NOTE: You are required to disclose any current allegations or previous findings of ethics, judicial, or other professional misconduct by any state bar or attorney disciplinary committee. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for the PG-14 level position, you must have successfully completed at least 3 years of professional legal experience post bar admission, with one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-13 level. Specialized experience includes providing legal advice on employment law issues and providing representation in administrative proceedings. NOTE: Law Clerk experience is not qualifying for the experience requirements above. Experience must be as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable. 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 the closing date of this announcement(10/25/2024) to be considered.

Education

Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and possess a professional law degree (LL.B.; JD).

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol Street Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Aryelle Smith
• Phone: (202) 531-9198
• Email: [email protected]