USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Associate General Counsel (Legal Operations)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $226K/yrThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead legal operations across five district offices. The role involves supervising senior legal executives and coordinating legal services in areas such as personnel law and tort claims, while engaging on matters of national legal significance.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervises, through Senior Executives, the following OGC offices: North Atlantic District; Southeast District; Midwest District; Continental District; and Pacific District
These Groups advise and provide representation to the three DVA Administrations regarding the creation, implementation, and operation of programs and policies affecting all of DVA and the Veterans it serves
Provides legal advice and counsel to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and other senior officials of the Department and represents them and the departmental interests in Federal and state courts and proceedings before administrative tribunals
In the assigned areas of responsibility, leads legal operations and support regarding OGC program initiatives, policies, procedures, and directives for consistency with State and Federal law, and recommends and advises on new regional or departmental policies and procedures in response to new or amended legislations involving the Department
Provides advice and representation concerning DVA's legal services in the areas of business management activities and administrative operations throughout the Districts including personnel law cases, and tort claims by and against the Department within the Districts
Provides advice and representation, and maintains collaboration with the Associate General Counsels, Contracts, Information & Fiscal in matters relating to real property for VA, easements and other encumbrances affecting real property
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen or National
Subject to a One year probationary period required (unless already completed)
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
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
Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days of appointment
May be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) AND a current active bar membership from any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications
In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs
Your 2-page resume must reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs
If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Benefits
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.
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