This position is located in the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Ethics Law and Program in the Office of the Deputy General Counsel for Administration, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Secretary.
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. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images or graphics. Your resumes 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 Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs). PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. Experience that demonstrates the ability to make legally sound interpretations and decisions with respect to statutes and regulations in the areas of ethics in government and financial disclosure. Experience that demonstrates the ability to supervise and manage a significant legal staff and to run a Department-wide ethics law training program and large financial disclosure program. 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. 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 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.
Exercises executive leadership in particular complex legal issues in one of the major operating units. Is responsible for analysis of the legal issue in question, the development of the strategy to deal with legal issues, and the content and means of delivering the completed analysis of the legal issue. The position contemplates dealing with the top management of the Department as well as the top management and attorneys representing both individual and corporate clients outside the government. Provides leadership at the Departmental level in the yearly development of the ethics training program required of every high-level official in the Department whose activities have a substantial effect on members of the public. Is ultimately responsible for the content of the programs to ensure that all issues of significance are covered, and all written materials provided are well-written and accurate. Is responsible for the design and implementation of major administrative programs in the collection and review of all financial disclosure reports by all Presidential appointees and all other senior managers and employees in policy management positions. In administering the program, represents the office in coordination and communications with other offices of the Department, the White House, outside regulatory agencies, and representatives of the United States Congress. Conducts and supervises extensive legal research and prepares legal memoranda concerning complex and difficult legal questions involving the interpretation and laws related to administration of the Department, where there are implications of ethical conduct, including accurate analysis of risks associated with alternative courses of action available to the Department's senior policy and program officials. Represents the office when coordination and communication are necessary and useful with representatives from other Departments on issues of significance government-wide. Participates in interagency groups and task forces. In order to carry out this function, official must have in- depth knowledge of the Department's operations, the mission and the policies of the various operating units, and the sensitivities and current policies of the Department's leaders.