Attorney Advisor
Department: Department Of Commerce
Agency: Office of the Secretary of Commerce
Sub Agency: Office of General Counsel
Job Announcement Number: OGC-06-08
Salary Range: $54,272 - $100,554 USD per year
Open Period: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 to Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Series & Grade: GS-0905-11/13
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Promotion Potential: 15
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
Job Summary:
OCC/IS is seeking a candidate for an attorney -advisor position.
OCC/IS is the principal legal advisor to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the
Commerce Department agency that has responsibility for a range of programs dealing with
the relationship between industry and U.S. national security. BIS programs include regulating
the export of dual-use goods, technologies, and software based upon U.S. national security,
foreign policy, anti-terrorism, and non-proliferation objectives; enforcing export controls by
prosecuting violations in administrative enforcement proceedings and assisting federal
prosecutors in criminal enforcement matters; assisting other countries on strategic trade and
export control issues; helping U.S. industry comply with international arms control
agreements (particularly the Chemical Weapons Convention); monitoring the viability of the
U.S. defense industrial base; and implementing related national security programs.
Major Duties:
The incumbent’s responsibilities will include counseling BIS on legal issues relating to export
licensing and compliance with export regulations; reviewing and interpreting regulations;
drafting and reviewing proposed legislation, position papers, and testimony; participating in
international negotiations and technical assistance programs with foreign government
officials; providing legal support to BIS ’s defense industrial base programs; assisting in
assessments of national security implications of foreign takeovers of U.S. companies;
representing BIS in administrative enforcement cases; counseling BIS investigators on the
use of certain investigative techniques; and assisting the Department of Justice in the
prosecution of criminal export control cases.
Qualifications:
OCC/IS is seeking an attorney with superior analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
A legal background in national security, foreign policy, and/or international trade is preferred
but not required. The successful candidate must qualify for a security clearance. U.S.
citizenship is required.
U.S. citizenship and active bar membership (any jurisdiction) are required. For
recent law school graduates, bar membership is not required for initial appointment to a
limited-term GS-11 law clerk position, which will be converted to an attorney position upon
obtaining bar membership. No relocation expenses will be paid.
The Commerce Department does not condone or tolerate discrimination based on race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. The
Office of the General Counsel provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
hiring process, please notify the Executive Officer at 202-482-0490. The decision on granting
reasonable accommodation will be on a case by case basis.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured
interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific
examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
How To Apply:
We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. If
you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an
Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do
not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must
submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title,
series, grade and eligibility.
Interested persons may email their resume and supporting documentation to
OGCExecutiveOffice@doc.gov or you may fax your resume and supporting documentation to
202-501-4695. To learn more on how to apply, please visit OGC website at www.ogc.doc.gov.
Contact Information:
Office of General Counsel
Phone: 202-482-0490
Fax: 202-501-4695
Internet: OGCExecutiveOffice@doc.gov
Or write:
Department Of Commerce
14TH & CONSTITUTION AVE., NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20230
US Room 5875
Fax: 202-501-4695
What To Expect Next:
Completed applications will be forwarded to the Office of Chief Counsel for Industry and
Security. That office will review the applications and contact the most highly qualified
applicants for interviews.
Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared
with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System
(FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue
in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty.
More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our
human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Other Information:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil
service.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your
application in a notebook or binder.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,
disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on
requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Send Mail to:
Department Of Commerce
14TH & CONSTITUTION AVE., NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20230
US Room 5875
Fax: 202-501-4695
For questions about this job:
Office of General Counsel
Phone: 202-482-0490
Fax: 202-501-4695
Internet: OGCExecutiveOffice@doc.gov