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USAJOBS · 5 days ago

Deputy Counsel to the Inspector General

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$169K/yr - $197K/yr

5+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Deputy Counsel to the Inspector General, who will serve as the primary assistant to the Counsel to the Inspector General. The role involves supervising legal staff, managing legal services, and overseeing the administration of various programs including FOIA and Ethics.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

In addition to serving as an attorney in the Office of Counsel with responsibility for assigned matters, the incumbent directly supervises paralegals and attorneys. The Deputy Counsel also has primary responsibility for the administration of the Office, the OIG Freedom of Information Act Program, and the OIG Ethics Program

Assists the Counsel to the Inspector General to lead the Office of Counsel, manage the workload performed by its staff of attorneys and paralegals, and helps to ensure a successful legal program that supports OIG audits, investigations, inspections, and administration

Supervises the provision of legal services, advice, and assistance to all OIG Program Areas

Oversees the analyses and preparation of OIG responses to requests and appeals under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Supervises the agency response to FOIA litigation

Manages and supervises the OIG Ethics Program

Provides legal training to OIG personnel when requested

Represents the OIG in litigation arising from OIG personnel matters or other matters affecting OIG operations

Serves as agency counsel in False Claims Act cases with the Department of Justice

Advises on internal procurement/fiscal/contracting matters; personnel matters; disclosures; privacy act; ethics; FOIA, and all other legal issues that arise in OIG

Reviews and recommends OIG positions on GSA and OIG policies and proposed changes; proposed legislation and regulations; and draft proposals for the OIG

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Active Bar MembershipLegal ExperienceLitigation PreparationFOIA KnowledgeEthics Program ManagementPersonnel Law KnowledgeGovernment Ethics RulesSoft Skills

Required

A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (at the time of graduation)

Candidates must be an active member of the Bar in good standing (licensed to practice law) in any State, a Territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

At least two years of professional legal experience acquired after being admitted to the bar

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service, with at least one year of this experience being specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below: Experience and demonstrated skill in preparing for litigation and knowledge of and experience applying personnel law, the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Federal procurement and appropriations law, and Government ethics rules

5 years of broad, professional legal experience in matters that demonstrate a thorough and wide knowledge of basic principles in the legal profession and (a) outstanding technical competence in the original successful solution of unusual and complex problems or (b) ability in the planning, direction, or coordination of a legal problem

US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date

Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch

Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level)

Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position

Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required