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DutiesPLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.
The Deputy Chief Counsel renders legal advice and opinions to the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioners, the Assistant Commissioners, top administrative officials, operating managers, supervisors, and staff on legal matters pertaining to the operations and activities of the Bureau in general, and the Office of Chief Counsel in particular, OCC also seeks to serve as a strategic partner for its clients to support their objectives. The incumbent shares responsibility with the Chief Counsel for the adequacy and soundness of legal advice in connection with all aspects of the mission of the Bureau. The incumbent provides supervisory and management assistance to the Chief Counsel on personnel, budgetary, and administrative matters that affect the legal staff. In the absence of the Chief Counsel, the incumbent is responsible for the performance of any and all duties of the Chief Counsel.
As a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General) (Deputy Chief Counsel), you will:
As a first or second-line supervisor, direct, coordinate, review, and evaluate the work of the legal and support staff. Strive to ensure that the work of their staff is completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient way, and appropriately addresses performance or misconduct issues.In coordination and consultation with the Chief Counsel, responsible for the day-to-day management of staff administrative and human resources issues, including interviewing candidates for positions; recommending appointment, reassignment, or promotion to such positions; approving leave and timecards; hearing and resolving complaints from employees; effecting disciplinary measures as appropriate.Render advice and opinions on legal matters requiring the interpretation and application of statutes, regulations, court decisions, and Departmental precedents involving many fields of law arising from Bureau operations. Prepare or direct the preparation of litigation reports, pleadings, affidavits the Department of Justice, as requested, in litigating cases in which the Bureau is a party, or in which a Bureau official is sued in an individual capacity and is represented by the Department of Justice. Assist the Chief Counsel in establishing Bureau legal positions and directing agency actions with respect to litigation.Prepare or reviews or directs the drafting or reviewing of, legislation, regulations, and publications related to the operations of the Bureau. Prepare comments or review comments on the impact of proposed legislation on Bureau operations.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentA one year trial period may be required.A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).Key Requirements:Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.For the GS-15, you must have at least six years of experience as a practicing attorney with at least 2 years of that experience at the GS-14 or equivalent level.
Examples of this experience could include:
- Experience managing or leading a team of legal professionals that maintains a customer-service oriented approach and negotiating on behalf of clients. OR
- Experience with providing high level legal counsel in at least three of the following areas: Acquisitions/Contracting Law; Employment/Labor Law; Information Disclosure Law, such as Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act; Technology Law, including but not limited to cybersecurity and emerging technology; Intellectual Property Law, especially trademarks; audits, oversight, and compliance activities; Ethics - either governmental or business organizational. OR
- Experience thinking strategically and communicating clearly about legal and other operational risks, leading tasks, and accepting new tasks and responsibilities as such, for both the agency and also clients. OR
- Experience drafting or revising organizational policies, based upon continuing review of case law, appropriate legislation, and regulatory, implementation, to minimize organizational legal risk; OR
- Experience thinking strategically and communicating clearly about legal and other operational risk (in light of a client's/organization's legal posture/position in the instant matter and overall/in future cases)
In addition to the qualification requirements identified above, in accordance with Treasury's Department-wide policy on employment in the excepted service, eighteen months of time-in-grade is required prior to being placed into a Treasury position at the next higher grade level if the attorney worked in the Federal government within the previous 52 weeks.
EducationEducation Requirements:Law Degree: Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)ANDBar Membership: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar in any state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Applicant must provide proof of bar membership. The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional informationOTHER INFORMATION: Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.This is a non-bargaining unit position.This position is a non-sensitive, high risk, public trust position.We offer opportunities for telework, per signed agreement.We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: The Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for advancement and internal movement to a different career path, a competitive salary, work/life balance, and generous benefits. Maximum telework and flexible work schedule options are also available. Incentives such as student loan repayment, recruitment and relocation incentives, and advanced annual leave accrual may be offered. Some remote work opportunities exist. Approval of these incentives and flexibilities are based on the position, business requirements, applicant/employee qualifications and performance, and other work-related factors. Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.Rating: Your application will be evaluated among others regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.
Since this is an Excepted Service position, a non-rated method of evaluation will be used. We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements. Competitive examining rules for rating and ranking do not apply.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Fiscal Service considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.Referral: Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration and possible interview.