General Attorney (Public Notice Flyer)

Office of the Secretary

Washington, DC

JobSummary

This vacancy is for a General Attorney (Public Notice Flyer) in the Office of the Secretary, Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Chief Counsel for Industry and Security (OCC/IS) within the Department of Commerce.

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HighGrade

PromotionPotential

PromotionPotentialAdditionalText

You may be non-competitively promoted if you perform successfully and if recommended by management. Promotion to GS-15 is neither guaranteed nor implied.

SubAgencyName

Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Chief Counsel for Industry and Security (OCC/IS)

OrganizationCodes

CM/CM51

Relocation

False

HiringPath

public

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TotalOpenings

Few

AgencyMarketingStatement

The Office of the Secretary is the general management arm of the department and provides the principal support to the Secretary in formulating policy and in providing advice to the President. It provides program leadership for the department's functions and exercises general supervision over the operating units. It also directly carries out program functions as may be assigned by the Secretary and provides - as determined to be more economical or efficient - administrative and other support services for designated operating units. The Office of the Secretary consists of the Secretary, certain secretarial officers, designated staff immediately serving those officials and a number of offices which serve department-wide functions or perform program functions directly on behalf of the Secretary.

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MajorDuties

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, is seeking an Attorney Advisor to join the Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security (OCC/IS) to focus on cutting-edge and impactful export control enforcement and related matters. Such enforcement-related duties are expected to include significant involvement in: Representing BIS in administrative enforcement cases before Administrative Law Judges; drafting and reviewing enforcement-related proposed BIS rules and policies; and developing various enforcement program initiatives. Assisting U.S. Attorneys' Offices across the country and the National Security Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in the criminal prosecution of export control cases. Providing legal advice to federal law enforcement agents, including special agents of the BIS Office of Export Enforcement, on a variety of routine enforcement activities and specialized topics, such as detentions, searches, seizures and forfeitures. Working with the U.S. Department of Justice in defending challenges in federal court to BIS programs and enforcement actions. Investigating and pursuing administrative enforcement actions pertaining to violations of the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018. Depending on the needs of the Office, additional duties may include: Providing legal counsel to BIS on implementation of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. §§ 4801-4852) and the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §§ 730- 774). Advising on proposed rules, pending legislation, export license applications, draft advisory opinions, responses to Congressional inquiries, and national security-related matters affecting export controls and other trade-related issues. Providing legal guidance on matters related to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862), addressing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum arising from threats to U.S. national security. Supporting BIS's efforts to secure the information and communications technology and services (ICTS) supply chain by advising on ICTS transaction reviews and rulemakings. Coordinating with other Department and U.S. Government agencies' legal offices, including reviewing matters before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and supporting the U.S. Department of Justice on litigation matters related to BIS. Carrying out duties with varying degrees of preliminary instruction and review (depending on grade level at which hired and the nature of the assignment) requiring independent legal research, approach planning, and the development of legal recommendations. The attorney in this position may also be required to perform other duties as assigned. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other General Attorney (Public Notice Flyer) GS-0905-11/12/13/14/15, FPL GS-15 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. You will undergo a Top Secret-SCI clearance background investigation, and that clearance level must be maintained. A 2 year trial period is 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 Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process. Basis for evaluation: If eligible and meeting basic qualifications, your application package will be evaluated in conjunction with your resume and supporting documents for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position: Demonstrated legal experience in either the private or public sectors, with a preference for experience litigating corporate enforcement-related matters. Experience prosecuting such enforcement matters is desirable but not required. Ability to write clearly and persuasively, including the ability to present complex information in a concise, accurate and easy-to-understand manner to a variety of audiences. Ability to communicate orally in a clear and persuasive manner, including the ability to present complex information in a concise, accurate and easy-to understand manner to a variety of audiences. Ability to interact effectively with both career and policy officials at all levels at the Department and across its interagency partners. Ability to operate and thrive in an environment that frequently presents short deadlines and requires handling multiple matters simultaneously. Candidates should have superior organizational skills and be detail oriented. Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in export-control and national-security related matters is desirable but not required. Please be advised that Department of Commerce Attorney positions are in the Excepted Service. As such, these positions are not covered by the usual civil service hiring procedures. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications stated herein. We will perform an initial review of applications to determine basic eligibility and minimum qualifications for the position and numeric scores will not be assigned. 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 Please submit the following required documents to OCCISHiring@doc.gov, with the subject line "Attorney Advisor Application": Cover letter Resume Proof of active bar membership

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 showing relevant experience. Your resume should be no more than 2 pages and 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.

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AgencyContactEmail

tsmith4@doc.gov

SecurityClearance

Top Secret

DrugTestRequired

True