[blindlaw] General Attorney (Trade Regulation), Federal Trade Commission, Job Announcement Number: NWR-2013-0005

[Nightingale, Noel]

Link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/351077000

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Job Title: General Attorney (Trade Regulation)
Agency: Federal Trade Commission
Job Announcement Number: NWR-2013-0005

SALARY RANGE: $73,420.00 to $113,496.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 06, 2013 to Friday, September 20, 2013
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-12/13
POSITION INFORMATION: Excepted Service - - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:15
DUTY LOCATIONS:  1 vacancy in the following location:
Seattle, WA

WHO MAY APPLY: All Qualified Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:
OUR MISSION: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.  The Commission seeks to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively and are vigorous, efficient, and free of undue restrictions.  The Commission also works to enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive. Finally, the Commission undertakes economic analysis to support its law enforcement efforts and to contribute to the policy deliberations of the Congress, the Executive Branch, other independent agencies, and state and local governments when requested.

The FTC is seeking an attorney to work in its Northwest Regional Office in Seattle, Washington. The Northwest Regional Office carries out the Commission's consumer protection programs in the geographical area that includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.  However, investigations, trials, and other responsibilities may require travel throughout the U.S.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

*Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school
*Member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory - U.S, P.R, D.C.
*Relocation expenses will not be paid
*US Citizenship

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DUTIES:
If selected for the position, you will perform the following legal duties:

*Making initial determinations as to whether cases should be selected for investigations;
*Determining legal theories and plans for investigations;
*Conducting and managing investigations, including interviewing and deposing witnesses, gathering and reviewing documents, and reviewing completed investigational reports for legal sufficiency;
*Assessing evidence gathered;
*Drafting complaints, memoranda, and other documents;
*Preparing for trial, litigating, and negotiating settlements in consumer protection matters;
*Participating in pretrial conferences and conferring and corresponding with attorneys, businesspeople and other members of the public, including applicants, prospective witnesses, and other interested parties;
*Representing the FTC in trials and hearings;
*Performing special assignments as directed.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Candidates with a strong background in consumer protection laws are particularly encouraged to apply. In addition, applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency.
For the GS-12 level: In addition to a law degree and active bar membership, you must have 12 months of legal experience after graduation from law school, and additional relevant experience or a graduate degree in a relevant area of study (e.g., experience or a degree in economics, publications examining aspects of intellectual property or other matter, pro bono work on behalf of underserved communities).
For the GS-13 level: In addition to a law degree and active bar membership, applicants must have 24 months of legal experience after graduation from law school.  At least 12 months of legal experience after graduation from law school must be comparable to the GS-12 grade level.
Please note: Prior experience, legal and nonlegal experience gained before completing law school, cannot be used to satisfy the post law school experience requirements.

Optional Documents:
In addition to the required documents, you may submit the following:
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample

All applications must be received on-line via www.usajobs.gov<http://www.usajobs.gov>

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based on the overall strength of your credentials as demonstrated by your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and experience. The most qualified candidates will be selected for interviews, which will also be considered in making the final decision. Application of Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Federal Trade Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. If you are eligible for veterans' preference, you are encouraged to include that information in your cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to your submission.
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BENEFITS:
The Federal Trade Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For details please click the link below. Benefits Offered
OTHER INFORMATION:
Click here for Additional Information, information for Displaced Federal Employees, and information on Special Hiring Authorities.

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HOW TO APPLY:
Individuals applying for this announcement are required to complete and submit an online application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS.  The information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all candidates. That information and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to FT-SEE when you apply online. The submission of anything other than the below online application will result in your not being considered for this job.

If applying online poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us.  Applicants must contact us at 202-326-2021 prior to the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission.  Requests for extensions will not be granted.

There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation:
1. Your online resume (See Step 1 below).
2. Your responses to the eligibility questions.
3. Your responses to the vacancy specific self-assessment questions.
4. Submission of supporting documentation (See instructions under the "Required Documentation" section of this posting.

You have until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process:

STEP 1:  To apply, you must first register on USAJOBS at www.usajobs.opm.gov<http://www.usajobs.opm.gov> and have at least one resume associated with your account.  Your online resume may be built using the USAJOBS resume builder or you can upload an existing resume from your computer. You must submit a resume to be considered for this position. Once you have completed the registration process, thoroughly review this vacancy announcement and then select the "Apply Online" button and follow the instructions provided.

STEP 2:  After selecting a resume to submit with your application package, you will be taken to FT-SEE to answer questions related to your experience and vacancy specific questions.  The answers to the questions are necessary to evaluate your qualifications for the specific job to which you are applying. When completed, the information you provided through  USAJOBS and the answers to the
FT-SEE questions will become your application.

STEP 3: Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the questions.  Once you submit your online application, you will see a screen telling you that your application has been successfully transmitted.  If you do not receive this confirmation, you have not successfully completed your application.

STEP 4: Submit Supporting Documentation, as necessary.

NOTE:  Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
To help you ensure your application fully outlines your qualifications and eligibility for this position, please submit the following documentation as appropriate.  Some of the items listed may not apply to you.

APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST

__ Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the position

__ Full name, mailing address (including zip code) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code)

__ Statement that you are a U.S. citizen

__ Current Federal employees serving on a competitive career or career conditional appointment or reinstatement eligible must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).

__Copy of DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) (only if claiming veteran's preference)

__SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference) plus the support documentation required by this form (if claiming 10-point veteran's preference)

__ Paid and non-paid work experience related to the position.  For each period of Work experience include:

___Job title
___Series/grade (if Federal employment)
___Duties and accomplishments
___Employer's name and address
___Supervisor's name and contact information
___Starting and ending dates of employment (month/day/year)
___Number of hours worked per week
___Salary
___Indicate if we may contact current supervisor/employer

___Other job related information, such as training courses (title & year); skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, etc.)

___Certificates/licenses (current)

___Honors, awards, and special accomplishments

___A legible copy of college transcripts (if qualifying all or in part on the basis of Education for this position)

___Support documentation for eligibility for special hiring authorities, such as disability, Peace Corps service, etc.


AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Jessica Stokely
Phone: 202-326-2021
Fax: 000-000-0000
TDD: 202-326-3422
Email: hrmoemployment at ftc.gov<mailto:hrmoemployment at ftc.gov> Agency Information:
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Room 723
Attn: Human Resources
Washington, DC
20580
US

Control Number: 351077000