[blindlaw] Attorney-Adviser positions for HUD

Wed Mar 31 18:27:54 UTC 2010

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Job Title: Attorney-Adviser
Department: Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Agency: Housing & Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General
Sub Agency: Office of General Council
Job Announcement Number: 10-HUDIG-148P

SALARY RANGE:

101,035.00 - 155,500.00 USD /year

OPEN PERIOD:

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to Friday, April 09, 2010

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0905-14/15

POSITION INFORMATION:

Excepted Service Appointment

This is a Full-Time appointment that can be either permanent or time limited in duration. The appointment type will be determined at the time of appointment.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

15

DUTY LOCATIONS:

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WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens.

*****Amended to Extend Closing Date and Clarify Duty Locations*****

JOB SUMMARY:

There is one (1) vacancy available in one of the following potential duty locations: Washington, DC; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; or Los Angeles, CA. The specific duty location will be determined after the selection is made. Applicants must designate preferred duty location(s) or be considered for them all.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has as its primary mission the detection and deterrence of fraud, waste, and abuse in the administration of over $30 billion in Federal funds each year by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).  Through its programs, largely carried out by thousands of approved lenders and public housing authorities throughout the United States, HUD expands housing opportunities for American families by extending such benefits as mortgage insurance and rental subsidies for qualified persons.  Employees of the OIG help to ensure that HUD funds are used only for the purposes for which they are intended, thereby ensuring maximum benefit to the American public.  HUD OIG is recruiting to build, sustain, and deploy a skilled, knowledgeable, diverse, and high-performing workforce to meet the current and emerging needs of government and its citizens.  The ability to speak Mien, one of the dialects of the three Lao hill tribes in northern Laos is desired.

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Key Requirements:

All applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA

The incumbent for this position assists the Counsel to the Inspector General in the following activities: provides legal advice and guidance on issues related to the conduct of OIG programs; provides legal services that run the full gamut of lawyer skills; coordinates OIG reviews of existing or proposed legislation, regulations, policies and procedures; provides on-site assistance to OIG investigators and auditors; represents the Inspector General when necessary; maintains a close and working relationship with HUD's Office of the General Counsel; in conjunction with the Department of Justice, represents the OIG in subpoena enforcement and other litigation.

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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

In order for your application to be considered, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates must provide sufficient information at the time of the application to determine that the following requirements are met. If selected, you will need to verify that you meet these requirements before appointment.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

For the GS-14 level applicants must:

1. Be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation;

2. Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and

3. Have at least four (4) years of professional experience.

For the GS-15 level applicants must:

1. Be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation;

2. Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and

3. Have at least five (5) years of professional experience.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Subject matter experts evaluate qualified applicants based on the extent to which their documented experience and/or education demonstrates possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). As noted in the 'How to Apply' section of this announcement, applicants must provide a narrative statement, in addition to the application or résumé, individually addressing each of these KSAs separately in order to receive consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of laws and regulations which impact on OIG and HUD programs.

2. Knowledge of criminal and civil laws used to enforce or protect HUD programs.

3. Ability to organize people and support litigation in criminal cases or civil enforcement actions.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:

Federal employee benefit information can be accessed http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc

OTHER INFORMATION:

** If you are hired under a time-limited appointment, the appointment will be made for a period not to exceed 2 years. The  appointment may be extended up to a total of 4 years or may be made permanent without further competition if all legal requirements are met. **

Payment of Relocation Expenses is Not Authorized.

This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

Selection(s) may be  made from this vacancy announcement 10-HUDIG-148P, or from any other appropriate source.

Applicants selected under this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.

Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States.  If your identity and employment eligibility cannot be confirmed, you may be terminated.

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, the selectee(s) must be eligible to receive a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential.  If selected, you must:

1.  Present 2 acceptable, authentic "identity source documents," at least one of which is a valid Federal or State government issued picture ID (for a list of identity source documents, visit www.osec.doc.gov/osy/HSPD12/PDF/i-9.pdf<http://www.osec.doc.gov/osy/HSPD12/PDF/i-9.pdf>;

2.  Receive a favorable detailed background check; and

3.  Maintain eligibility for a PIV credential during your employment with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General as described by #1 and #2 above.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Individuals selected for these positions must:

Pass a pre-employment suitability inquiry.

Pass a detailed background investigation.

Provide a confidential financial disclosure statement.

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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

Make certain you have provided all the information needed to fully describe your eligibility and qualifications for this position.  Although we will notify you as to the status of your application, we will not contact you to solicit information you have not provided.  That information could be the difference between your being considered and being found ineligible or unqualified.  Applications will not be returned.

The following materials are required:

1.  An application such as Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or résumé.  Include the vacancy announcement number and work experience, training, education, and awards relevant to the qualification requirements.  For work experience, specify the dates and number of hours per week.  For training or self-development activities, specify course titles, classroom hours completed, and dates.  Do not send position descriptions.

2.  A narrative description, in addition to the application or résumé, of how your experience, training, etc. demonstrates your possession of each of the KSAs specified in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of this announcement.  Address each KSA separately.

3.  For Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference:  Form DD-214 or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  Eligibles claiming 10-point preference must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15.

4. A writing sample.

5. Indication of bar membership. Proof of bar membership will be verified if selected.

In addition, the following materials are recommended:

A copy of your most recent performance appraisal with the evaluation/rating.

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Where to Apply:

The HUD OIG has contracted with the Treasury's Bureau of the Public Debt (BPD) to provide certain personnel services to its organization.  BPD's responsibilities include advertising the vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.

Applications and other forms may be mailed to the address under contact information.

Complete application packages must be postmarked by the closing date of this announcement.

Application materials submitted electronically will not be accepted.

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For Assistance:

For more information, contact the Human Resources Specialist listed under "Contact Information" below.

Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process for this vacancy may contact the Human Resources Specialist listed under "Contact Information" below.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Human Resources Specialist: Tim Hathaway
Phone: 304-480-8356
Fax: 304-480-8358
Email: HUDIGinquiries at bpd.treas.gov

Agency Information:
FESB-HUDIG, Room A2-F
Public Debt Warehouse & Operations Center Dock 1
257 Bosley Industrial Park Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Fax: 304-480-8358

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be notified, via US mail, as to the status of your application during each stage of the hiring process.  Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
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