Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Counsel will allow you to be responsible for conducting legal research and providing legal opinion, advice and representation on all programs, responsibilities, and legislative activities of the Secret Service under the executive supervision of the Director of the Secret Service. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
To be considered qualified for this position applicants you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which applying. You must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. A first professional law degree (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)) obtained from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time the degree was obtained. AND B. Be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (Note: Supporting documentation must be included with the application package). IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $142,488.00) if you possess the following: Three years of specialized professional legal experience, following obtaining first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.), that has equipped you with the particular skills and experience to perform successfully the duties of the position (generally, the experience is in or related to the work of the position to be filled) The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
The selectee will serve as a Attorney-Adviser (Construction) in the Office of the Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include: Providing legal advice and counsel on all stages of the procurement and construction process, including planning, design, solicitation, award, and contract administration. Providing oral and written legal advice on issues affecting construction projects, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Contract Disputes Act, as well as numerous other related laws and regulations. Providing efficient and solution-oriented legal advice to project teams and the Contract Officer on the contractual and legal implications of proposed actions and responses, including changes, delays, disruptions, interference, acceleration, differing site conditions, and environmental issues. Serving as the primary attorney charged with the preparation and presentation of the Service's position in Federal procurement litigation (e.g., bid protests, contract disputes, etc.) before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA). Preparing all types of pleadings and written discovery, conducting and defending depositions, managing discovery process, preparing witnesses for depositions and trial, retaining and managing experts, supervising and mentoring junior attorneys. Maintaining the highest level of federal acquisition matter expertise by independently keeping apprised and researching changes in Federal procurement statute, regulations, and executive branch policy, and case precedents. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency's mission by providing legal advice, instruction, and representation. Navigating the complexities of construction law, from contract negotiation, contract administration, dispute resolution to litigation, as well as providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of Secret Service construction professionals. This Attorney-Adviser (Construction) position starts at a salary of $142,488.00, GS-14 step 1, with potential to $185,234.00, GS-14, step 10.