Counsel to the Inspector General

Full Job Description

This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, Office of Legal Counsel.

As Counsel to the Inspector General, you will work with the Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) to develop and carry out programs mandated by the Inspector General Act, and its amendments and provide guidance and support to the IG, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and AIGs, as a strategic business advisor.

This position has been designated as a Career Reserved position and will be filled on a career basis. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirement - Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of progressively responsible leadership experience indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications.

Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.

Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement will disqualify the applicant.

Evidence must be provided that clearly demonstrates the applicant has the necessary level of executive potential, skills, abilities, specialized knowledge, and technical qualifications to perform as a SES executive.

This evidence must include clear, concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and long-range planning.

NOTE: A resume-based application method for this position, so you should ensure your qualifications are clearly outlined in your resume. ECQ responses are not required.

The best qualified candidates will be determined by assessing experience, education, awards, performance appraisals, and supervisory evaluations for this position.

These assessments will be made against the Executive Core Qualifications and other technical requirements of the position.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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: 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: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: 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: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Fundamental Competencies - Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation are cross-cutting and provide the foundation for success in each ECQ.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to perform the duties of the position.

You must demonstrate all of the MTQs to be rated as eligible for this position.

MTQ 1: Substantial knowledge of and demonstrated experience leading teams that provide legal advice supporting an Office of Inspector General, Federal agency, or organization participating in Federal programs, including demonstrated experience providing legal advice related to oversight, compliance, and/or enforcement in federal programs.

MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience analyzing complex legal problems, making sound decisions, and providing timely legal and policy advice to senior leaders of an organization.

MTQ 3: Demonstrated experience handling or supervising litigation in Federal court or before administrative bodies. Major Duties:

As Counsel to the Inspector General, you will: - Independently provide the full range of professional legal services and advice with respect to the formulation, coordination, revision, and execution of the entire OIG program.

As requested by the Department of Justice (DOJ), provide additional support as special prosecutors or Special Assistant United States Attorneys.

- At the request of the IG or DIG, represent the agency before HUD, DOJ, the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency (including the Council of Counsels), state and local governments, and other organizations.

Speak for the IG and DIG in regard to the IG's legal opinions concerning all OIG-related issues.

- Review and analyze all internal program policies and formulate new policies through negotiation, the setting of precedents, and the continual analysis of the scope of the IG Act and its amendments.

- Direct the legal program of the Office of Inspector General through a staff of attorneys.