Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Deputy General Counsel)

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), serves as the Deputy General Counsel for General Law, Ethics, and Workforce and is one of five deputies to the General Counsel.

The incumbent is the principal advisor to the General Counsel with respect to the management, oversight and direction of the General Law program.

Bar Membership: Currently an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as JD and Bar membership information (institution name, state for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes.

Failure to supply details will result in an incomplete application.

AND To qualify for the CT-16 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-15 level).

Specialized experience includes: (1) experience in employment and labor law to include employee performance issues, and adverse and disciplinary actions issues (2) experience in federal ethics law, and/or (3) experience providing legal guidance in budget, debt collection efforts, fee structures and other fiscal policies.

This specialized experience includes oversight, management, and conduct of a wide range of general law activities including directing the work of others.

In addition, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Competencies (ECCs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) 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 and accomplishments applicable to the MTQs and ECCs.

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

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

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

MTQ 1: Experience providing guidance and counsel regarding federal appropriations law, federal budget law and practice, federal contract law, Government in the Sunshine Act, Freedom of Information Act, Federal Advisory Committee Act, ethics laws, employment laws, and federal civil and appellate practice and procedure.

MTQ 2: Knowledge of Information Governance issues such as electronic discovery, privacy acts, and records management.

MTQ 3: The ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with agency management and with representatives of industry and other government agencies on important legal and policy questions.

EXECUTIVE CORE COMPETENCIES (ECCs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, your resume will be assessed for executive competency against the following four mandatory ECCs.

Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values.

Is able to build coalitions to execute the organizational vision with buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.

Leading Others - Provides a clear direction and inspires others towards meeting the mission and vision in a changing environment.

Displays the ability to provide constructive feedback, supports the resolution of conflict, demonstrates a collaborative and cooperative approach.

Leading Yourself - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior.

Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to most effectively build trust and lead their division/office.

Takes advantage of learning opportunities to increase effectiveness. Driving Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.

Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

Assesses and adjusts to implementing innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional philanthropic, religious, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Note: This position is being filled using the excepted service, Schedule A, hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102(d) Current Members of the SES, those that have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, MUST ensure the CFTC's ECCs are demonstrated within their experience and accomplishments.

Proof of eligibility for a noncompetitive SES appointment (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) will not be accepted.

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

The Deputy GC is the principal advisor to the General Counsel with respect to the management, oversight and direction of the General Law program which provides oral advice and written legal opinions concerning

the administration and management of the Commission in areas which, in general, are governed by statutes,

ethics, and

labor and employment.

Plans, organizes and directs the general law program dealing with the establishment of program policies and plans, defining program goals, and objectives and determining organization and resources necessary to meet program requirements.

Provides legal guidance on issues concerning the agency's budget, debt collection efforts, fee structures and other fiscal policies, and the DA in the review of agency policies, procedures, and in the interpretation of applicable appropriation laws.

Provides advice and guidance on applicable employment and labor laws, employee performance issues, and adverse and disciplinary actions Incumbent provides legal guidance on the management and operations of the Federal Advisory Act Committees.

Provides legal guidance on agency operations, Commission processes, and ensures compliance with provisions of the Sunshine Act. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXECUTIVE AND MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Deputy General Counsel serves as the alter ego of the Director and provides executive direction and oversight and shares fully in the planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating the Branch.

Establishes and evaluates the goals, and the progress made toward achieving them, and institutes policies and procedures directed toward improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Branch.

Manages the human, financial and material resources of the Branch.

Builds coalitions with other CFTC Directors and maintains effective relationships with regulated industry participants, other agencies, members of Congress and other interested parties.

Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Sets work priorities and assures timely performance of a satisfactory amount and quality of work.

Delegated authority to subordinates to direct and manage operations under their immediate control. Makes decisions on major policy and work issues presented by subordinates.

Coordinates with other appropriate supervisors within the Division on work-related changes affecting their Branches.

Advises the Director on problems involving the relationship of the work of the Branch to the work of the Division.

Develops performance standards and prepares performance ratings for positions supervised. Serves as rating or reviewing official as appropriate.

Interviews and recommends selections for supervisory and non-supervisory positions.

Hears grievances and serious employee complaints not resolved at a lower level; reviews serious disciplinary cases such as those proposing suspension or removal.

Assures that employees in the branch/section/unit receive appropriate and necessary training. Promotes and assures equal employment opportunities.