Attorney Advisor (Counsel), CG-0905-15

Summary

This position is located in the Legal Division, Labor Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is responsible for providing legal counsel on labor and employment laws and regulations, conducting associated investigations, and defending the FDIC in labor and employment litigation and arbitration proceedings. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Duties

As an Attorney Advisor in the Legal Division, your duties may include: Represents the Corporation in labor and employment litigation matters, often involving complex legal issues, pending in Federal administrative agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal court, as well as in labor arbitrations and mediations. Prepares legal briefs, office memoranda and other legal documents on complex, sensitive legal issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with strongly conflicting precedents which require extensive research, analyses and ingenuity to resolve. Works closely with LEAS paralegals and support staff in the preparation of litigation documents and documentation pertaining to performance and disciplinary issues. Provides advice and counsel on a routine basis to client divisions and other senior management officials on the development of important, formal FDIC policies and positions in the labor-management and employee relations areas. Serves as the Legal Division's representative on FDIC's management bargaining team and assists in the negotiation of contracts with the labor organization representing FDIC employees.

Requirements

Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Employment Conditions. Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required. Background Investigation (BI) required

Qualifications and evaluation

Evaluations will be based on the two‐page resume, the qualifications set forth above, other job‐related skills and experience, as well as interview performance. Evaluation Method: Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to ensure you meet all job requirements. A hiring committee will review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Education

See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.

Benefits

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here.

How to apply

To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online. To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.

Required documents

Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: This position has a positive education requirement. Education must be from accredited institutions. For a list of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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. For more information, click here. Upon selection, you will be required to provide a copy of your official transcripts, and verification of active bar membership will be conducted. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' preference eligibility.)

Additional information

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: • your performance and conduct; • the needs and interests of the agency; • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.