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Salary $122,530 - $159,286 a year job type full-time temporary
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Summary
What general information do i need to know about this position?
This announcement is for two positionsThe incumbents will serve as staff attorney-advisers providing legal advice and guidance to the to the bureau of indian education (bie).
Salary range: gs-14 $122,530 (step1) to $159,286 (step 10)Pay tables can be found here.
Note: first time hires to the federal government are typically hired at the step 01.
Responsibilities
As an attorney-adviser with the department of the interior, office of the solicitor, division of indian affairs, branch of tribal government services, located in washington, dc, you will provide legal counsel to the bureau of indian education (bie)Your specific duties will include:
Working as part of a team that leads coordination of the practice of indian education law nation-wide;
Providing legal advice concerning hiring and contracting for bie staff, contractors, as well as related human resource issues;
Assisting bie in litigation, both in federal courts and administrative bodies;
Advising bie on funding issues, including under the tribally controlled schools act, the indian self-determination and education assistance act, and the johnson o`malley act of 1934;
Advising bie on the applicability of federal civil rights laws to tribally controlled schools and colleges;
Assisting bie with congressional and legislative affairs, including drafting and reviewing response letters to congressional offices and reviewing draft testimony;
Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing interagency agreements, cooperative agreements, and other agreements for bie; and
Actively coordinating with the department of education, department of health and human services, and the department of justice and with tribal governments, tribal education departments, tribal school boards, and tribal school officials.
The two positions differ in that each will focus on one of the areas below:
Providing legal advice concerning aspects of federal indian law and constitutional law relevant to the bureau of indian education operations, including, but not limited to, the indian self-determination and education assistance act, first amendment issues, tribal treaty rights, law enforcement and civil and criminal jurisdiction, reservation boundaries, and tribal membership;
Providing legal advice to the bureau of indian education concerning issues associated with negotiated rulemaking, the federal advisory committee act, the federal acquisition regulation, general contracts questions, appropriations law, and interagency moas/mous;
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
None
Job family (series)
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Key requirements:
Applicants must be u.sCitizens.
Suitable for federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
Must be an active member of the bar.
Selectee may be subject to serving a 2-year trial period.
More requirements are listed under qualifications and other information.
Are there any special requirements for this position?
A background investigation will be required for this positionContinued employment will be subject to the applicant`s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudicationFailure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains activeShould your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointmentIndividuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
Qualifications
In order to better assess your qualifications for this position, when preparing your resume please address any relevant experience in or familiarity with the following areas of legal work: researching and writing legal memoranda and opinions and providing legal advice or recommendations to clients, judges, and/or senior attorneys; litigating in federal court and preparing transactional agreements and other documents; and evidentiary privileges and e-discovery, including familiarity with technology associated with the electronic search, retrieval, and review of documentsIn addition, please address any relevant experience in or familiarity with the following subject matter areas and legal authorities: federal administrative law issues, such as matters arising under the administrative procedure act (including rulemaking), the first amendment, and federal indian law.
Basic qualification requirements
Applicants must be law school graduates with ll.bOr j.dDegrees and applicants must be an active member in good standing of a state, territory of the united states, district of columbia, or commonwealth of puerto rico bar.
Applicants must also meet one of the following:
-possess at least 1-year of professional legal experience following law school graduation; or
-have a second professional law degree; or
-meet any of the criteria indicated below:
(a) academic standing in top one-third of law school graduating class;
(b) graduation with academic honors;
(c) significant participation on the law school`s law review;
(d) significant participation in the law school`s moot court competition;
(e) significant participation in a clinical legal aid program;
(f) significant summer law office clerk experience; or
(g) other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement.
Gs-14: i n addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements described above, applicants must also have the following additional years of professional legal experience for the grade level indicated:
-gs-14 = 3 ½ years
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (e.gPeace 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the united states may be used to meet the above requirementsYou must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the united statesFor more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .
Additional information
Other information:
The application contains information subject to the privacy act (p.l93-579, 5 usc 552a)The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under title 5, usc, section 3302 and 3361.
Doi uses e-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employeesTo learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
The department of the interior (doi) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidatesDiversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (deia) are fundamental principles that guide the department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission
The federal government is an equal opportunity employer.
Agency benefits:
Working for the doi, office of the solicitor offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in the federal employees retirement system.
Sol has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the doi telework policy and with supervisor approvalThe official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcementThe selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
For additional information on telework you may access the department of interior`s telework handbook at https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies .
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
-the information and materials you provide will be used to evaluate that you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements for this position.
-basis of rating: applicants will not be rated or rankedAll applicants that meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements of the position will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Applicants who are found to be qualified and referred to the selecting official for consideration may be asked to provide a writing sampleInstructions will be included in the email communication sent to qualified candidates
To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11240639
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not required
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate risk (mr)
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
- resume: a detailed resume that demonstrates your professional history, education and qualificationsAlong with the state in which your active bar membership is held.
- cover letter: a 1-2 page cover letter is required expressing your interest and qualifications for this position.
- transcripts: this position requires specific educational course work to qualify (or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education), you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcementThis proof may be faxed, document uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing human resources office (see `required documents` and/or `contact information`)Please ensure that all documentation is legible.
-bar membership - you must provide information in your resume regarding the state in which your active bar membership is held.
-current & former federal employees - if you are a current or former federal employee, please submit the following by the closing date of this announcement:
A copy of a recent sf-50 `notification of personnel action` documenting tenure, position title, occupational series, grade level, step and salary; and
Your most recent performance appraisal (if you do not have your most recent performance appraisal, please submit an explanation as to why it is unavailable
- veterans preference - if you are claiming veterans` preference you must submit a copy of your dd-214, certificate of release or discharge from active duty, by the closing date of this announcementIf you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans preference and that your character of military service is honorableIf you are claiming 10-point veterans` preference, in addition to the dd-214, you must submit documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an official statement from the department of veterans affairs or from a branch of the armed forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability; or receipt of a purple heart)If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans preferenceAdditional information on veterans` preference can be found in the vetguide.
Required documents may be:
(1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or
(2) uploaded directly from your usajobs stored attachments.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
