Attorney Advisor (International) (Public Notice Flyer)

JobSummary

The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking an individual with exceptional analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills to join our team of international technical assistance Attorney-Advisors to partner with countries and sovereign Tribes to advance shared prosperity, diversify energy supply chains, and advance energy and data partnerships.

LowGrade

13

HighGrade

14

PromotionPotential

14

SubAgencyName

Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)

OrganizationCodes

CM/CM51

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

Many

AgencyMarketingStatement

CLDP's mission is to advance U.S. business interests and national security objectives around the world by building commercial legal systems that support American and local businesses alike. To meet its mission, CLDP provides technical assistance; advisory and consultative services (including commenting on draft legislation and regulations); and sector planning support to improve the legal and regulatory conditions for trade and investment. This Attorney-Advisor position on the Energy and Minerals team would engage in cutting-edge legal and regulatory reform work that would support investment into power generation, storage, transmission infrastructure to meet new demand, including from data centers. More information about CLDP can be found at: cldp.doc.gov.

TravelCode

2

MajorDuties

• The CLDP team consists of highly skilled lawyers, trade experts, and international program specialists with deep knowledge of commercial law, international trade and business, and economic development. With fluency in over 35 languages, CLDP staff work directly with foreign governments to advance U.S. interests abroad while helping host countries achieve their economic development objectives. CLDP partners with various offices within the U.S. Department of Commerce, other federal agencies, the U.S. judiciary, and international organizations to help countries draft laws and regulations, strengthen legal institutions, and train officials to ensure fair and predictable environments for business. CLDP's Energy and Minerals Team provides legal technical support in partnership with host governments developing their minerals and energy resources. This work would involve advising foreign and Tribal governments around the world on the policies, laws, regulations, contracts, and standards for them to rapidly adopt new competitive power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure; incorporate new generation and storage resources into a grid; and structure financeable power generation and transmission projects in accordance with international best practice. This work would also engage foreign and Tribal governments in protecting the public interests in structuring procurement of new energy sources. As an Attorney Advisor (International), you will perform the following duties: Consult with senior foreign and Tribal government officials; Assess development needs and barriers to investment; and Design, implement and evaluate legal reform technical assistance programs that meet the policymakers and regulators' economic development needs and are in line with U.S. energy policy goals. To implement the technical assistance programs, the Attorney-Advisor will: Organize and deliver expert legal advice on the policies, laws, regulations, contracts, and standards for host countries to increase investment into energy infrastructure; and Collaborate across U.S. government agencies in the power and data center spaces, work with outside experts in energy/power law, and support the efforts of the U.S. State Department and U.S. Department of Energy. For more about CLDP's Energy and Minerals team and what we do with regard to power sector, please see our website Energy and Minerals | Commercial Law Development Program. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Attorney Advisor (International) (Public Notice Flyer) GS-0905-13/14, FPL GS-14 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Education

See Qualifications Above.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs. Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. A trial period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/) If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Drug Test Required: Yes License required: Yes, active bar membership in good standing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid

Evaluations

Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process. There are no numerical rating systems through which to apply veterans preference; however, the Office of the General Counsel favorably considers veterans preference eligibility in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume. If selected, additional information may be required.

HowToApply

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Submit required documents email to Kenyon Weaver, KWeaver@doc.gov with the subject line OS-OGC-PNF-26-12884325 for GS13/GS-14, and including at least the following information in the email's body: [PERSON'S NAME] [PERSONS' ADDRESS] [PERSON'S PHONE NUMBER] [PERSON'S EMAIL ADDRESS]

WhatToExpectNext

Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applicants selected for interviews may be requested to provide a legal writing sample. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OGC to share your application with others in OGC for similar positions. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).

RequiredDocuments

A complete application consists of the following: Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position. Resume no more than 2 pages showing relevant experience. Your resume should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and provide the hours per week, if less than 40. For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s). Copy of law school transcript. (Unofficial copy is sufficient, but official copy must be submitted before appointment). You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing. Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing. Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration. Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Benefits

OtherInformation

This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service. Regular international and domestic travel will be required, averaging around 6-8 trips per year, to global and occasionally domestic destinations. CLDP Attorney-Advisors in this position carry out many of their programs in the host countries around the world and on the Trust lands of sovereign Tribes, and also bring delegations from foreign countries to the U.S. for study tours. Knowledge of another language is not required but is preferred.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

kweaver@doc.gov

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security