Counsel to the Inspector General

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Office of Legal Services (OLS) within the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG).

OLS provides legal advice and covering the full range of activities within the OIG, including investigations, audits, inspections, and evaluations.

The office also advises on the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act of 1974, records management, congressional reports, Controlled Unclassified Information, the government ethics program and employee conduct.

Candidates will be hired based on merit and competence. All qualified applicants within the area of consideration are encouraged to apply.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

Demonstrated experience in addressing legal issues relating to audits and evaluations of federal programs and operations, and legal issues relating to criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of federal programs, employees, contractors, and grantees.

Demonstrated experience in addressing legal issues relating to federal ethics, procurement, appropriations, litigation procedures, employee relations, whistleblower retaliation, Freedom of Information Act, and the Privacy Act.

Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice and guidance to senior officials, supervisors, and other staff, through written products, or through oral presentations.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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 - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a Career member of the SES, or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

The "Required Documents" section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded to be considered a complete application package.

Applicants that do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance/SCI. Major Duties:

Serves as the Counsel to the Inspector General and provides authoritative legal representation for the Inspector General. Conveys the Inspector General's official legal positions on all matters.

Provides independent legal interpretations and evaluations on complex and novel issues, frequently addressing matters without established legal precedent.

Manages and directs a legal program through a staff of attorneys who provide expert and independent legal counsel to the Inspector General, Senior Executives and agency supervisory personnel both in the national and regional and field offices.

Provides executive oversight of OIG's ethics and financial disclosure programs, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act compliance, Whistleblower protections, and Records Management functions.

Provides litigation and liaison services for matters before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merit Systems Protection Board, and other personnel-related proceedings.

Coordinates with the Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Offices, and the U.S.

Office of Special Counsel on matters involving OIG interests.