As a Regional Attorney at the SL-0905-00, you will be part of Office of General Counsel, Miami District Legal Unit. The Regional Attorney is appointed to serve as counsel and legal officer to the General Counsel on all matters pertaining to the administration and enforcement of laws related to EEOC's mission and relevant federal regulations, policies, and EEOC's programs, operations and initiatives.
Overview
- Accepting applications
12/01/2023 to 12/31/2023
Salary
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
Pay scale & grade
SL 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yesas determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DE-12217216-24-JB
Control number
763733000
This job is open to
Duties
- The incumbent has overall responsibility to recommend and conduct all litigation with respect to the matters investigated by the districts enforcement units where conciliation has failed.
- Recommends, as appropriate, that the General Counsel and/or the Commission approve high profile litigation of matters not within the Regional Attorneys delegated authority.
- Responsible for the initiation of actions in United States District Courts to enforce compliance with administrative subpoenas; to seek temporary relief pursuant to the provisions of Section 706(f)(2) of Title VII.
- Develops large, complex, high profile litigation cases involving multiple offices, sometimes across district lines. Resolution of such litigation will likely have impact on a national basis.
- Oversees the development of difficult legal theories and the preparation of complex legal documents in connection with formal actions in cases.
- Makes final decision, together with the General Counsel as appropriate, regarding the resolution of Commission cases under the incumbents supervision.
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Suitable for Federal government as determined by background investigation
- Newly appointed SL members must serve a 1-year probationary period
- Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
- Required to apply and maintain a government travel card.
This is a Senior Level (SL) position and applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Mandatory Technical Qualifications below:
These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirement:
You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member of the BAR, and have professional legal experience.
Technical Qualifications (TQ): In addition, all applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following TQ(s). Please give examples and explain how often you used your skills, the complexity of the knowledge possessed, the level of people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled managing a large public or private sector organization that administers complex, rules-based benefits or services, etc.
1. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Title VII, the ADEA, the Equal Pay Act, the ADA, GINA, EEOC Policies and Regulations, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other Federal laws governing fair employment practices.
2. Demonstrated extensive litigation experience to effectively plan, direct, and coordinate litigation activities.
3. Demonstrated ability providing effective leadership and supervision to plan, direct, and coordinate large caseloads.
NOTE: Responses to TQs must not exceed 2 pages per TQ, for a total of 6 pages.
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.
Education
This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.
Additional information
You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.
Attorneys appointed in the excepted service are required to maintain active membership in a bar within U.S. jurisdiction for the duration of their employment. Attorneys must provide documentation supporting active membership and good standing status (or equivalent) on at least an annual basis.
Background Investigation: This position requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.
FinancialDisclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278), within 30 days of your appointment, and then annually thereafter.
False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the Selective Service under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered (or must have registered at the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment. For more information, visit the SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM web site at (link removed)>
Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the EEOC considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their application submission documentation.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Jennifer Blank, the servicing Human Resources Specialist, either by e-mail at jennifer.blank@eeoc.gov or by telephone at 202-921-3090. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.
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