USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel for Ethics Law and Program
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $228K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Ethics Law and Program in the Office of the General Counsel. The role involves exercising executive leadership on complex legal issues, developing ethics training programs, and overseeing financial disclosure reports for senior officials.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Exercises executive leadership in particular complex legal issues in one of the major operating units. Is responsible for analysis of the legal issue in question, the development of the strategy to deal with legal issues, and the content and means of delivering the completed analysis of the legal issue. The position contemplates dealing with the top management of the Department as well as the top management and attorneys representing both individual and corporate clients outside the government
Provides leadership at the Departmental level in the yearly development of the ethics training program required of every high-level official in the Department whose activities have a substantial effect on members of the public. Is ultimately responsible for the content of the programs to ensure that all issues of significance are covered, and all written materials provided are well-written and accurate
Is responsible for the design and implementation of major administrative programs in the collection and review of all financial disclosure reports by all Presidential appointees and all other senior managers and employees in policy management positions. In administering the program, represents the office in coordination and communications with other offices of the Department, the White House, outside regulatory agencies, and representatives of the United States Congress
Conducts and supervises extensive legal research and prepares legal memoranda concerning complex and difficult legal questions involving the interpretation and laws related to administration of the Department, where there are implications of ethical conduct, including accurate analysis of risks associated with alternative courses of action available to the Department's senior policy and program officials
Represents the office when coordination and communication are necessary and useful with representatives from other Departments on issues of significance government-wide. Participates in interagency groups and task forces. In order to carry out this function, official must have in-depth knowledge of the Department's operations, the mission and the policies of the various operating units, and the sensitivities and current policies of the Department's leaders
Qualification
Required
Incumbent must have a law degree and an active bar membership in good standing in the bar of a U.S. State
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period
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
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on
You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
Experience that demonstrates the ability to make legally sound interpretations and decisions with respect to statutes and regulations in the areas of ethics in government and financial disclosure
Experience that demonstrates the ability to supervise and manage a significant legal staff and to run a Department-wide ethics law training program and large financial disclosure program
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
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.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
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