[blindlaw] U.S. Departmetn of Education Office for Civil Rights Chief Attorney (GS-0905-15) in D.C.
Nightingale, Noel
Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov
Tue Nov 27 15:09:36 CST 2007
From www.usajobs.gov
> Chief General Attorney
>
> SALARY RANGE: 110,363.00 - 143,471.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD:
> Tuesday, November 13, 2007
> to Tuesday, December 11, 2007
> SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-15 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
>
> PROMOTION POTENTIAL: NONE DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
>
> WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
> Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and
> nationals.
>
> JOB SUMMARY:
> The incumbent serves as Chief Attorney in the U.S. Department of
> Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Metro Region XI, Washington,
> DC. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that legal aspects of
> the civil rights compliance and enforcement program support the
> mission of the Department and OCR's Strategic Plan.
>
> RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
>
> KEY REQUIREMENTS:
> You must provide proof of admission to the Bar
>
> MAJOR DUTIES:
> The incumbent sets legal sufficiency and quality standards, reviews
> work products for legal sufficiency and provides feedback on the
> quality and accuracy of work products. Works collaboratively with
> staff within the office, headquarters and the Department. The Chief
> Attorney provides expert legal and policy advice to the Site Director
> and the Washington, DC Metro office components relating to
> investigation, negotiation, resolution of complaints and compliance
> reviews, the acceptance and monitoring of corrective action
> agreements, and the conduct of enforcement actions through judicial or
> administrative litigation. The incumbent conducts legal research and
> analysis of state statutes and state agency regulations, policies and
> guidelines where conflicts may exist between state and Federal laws.
> The incumbent must have advanced skills in legal research and
> analysis. The Chief Attorney participates in all aspects of planning
> and conducting investigations, which raise extremely complex and
> difficult legal issues. Incumbent also represents the Department and
> OCR in enforcement actions. The Chief Attorney supervises, as a
> second-line supervisor, all General Attorneys in the Metro office.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
> You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to
> the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge,
> skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we
> would find this experience in work within this field or a field that
> is closely related.
>
> Specialized Education:
> You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American
> Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory
> of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto
> Rico bar.
> PLEASE PROVIDE PROOF OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR.
> EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED AS SET FORTH IN OPMX-118
> QUALIFICATIONS HANDBOOK.
>
> METHODS TO BE USED IN EVALUATING CANDIDATES: To receive full credit
> for your qualifications, provide evidence of experience, training,
> education, awards, hobbies, self-development, achievements and any
> other aspects of your background as they relate to the knowledge,
> skills and abilities described on this announcement. Include clear
> concise examples to show level of accomplishment and degree of
> responsibility for each evaluation factor shown. Qualified candidates
> will be evaluated using the listed criteria to determine the best
> qualified for the referral to the selecting official.
>
> You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
>
> Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factor to receive
> consideration for this position and should address this in their
> statement of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).
>
> Other Selective Factors
>
> You will need to successfully complete a background security
> investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
> You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this
> announcement.
> You will be required to do some travel.
>
> HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
> You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum
> qualifications required and on the extent to which your application
> shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated
> with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledge,
> skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how
> often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you
> possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the
> sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
>
> Selective Placement Factors:
> 1. Expert knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying sound
> legal judgment to issues arising in the context of constitutional law
> and civil rights law.
> 2. Demonstrated leadership experience in planning and executing work
> through staff, including non-attorneys, managerial and supervisory
> staff. Such experience must evidence effective organization, review,
> coordination, leadership and editing/oversight of their work-product
> to ensure quality work products that achieve organizational goals.
> 3. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of investigative, analytical,
> evaluative, dispute resolution, negotiation, and mediation techniques.
>
> 4. Expert skills in oral and written communication. In addition to
> providing a narrative statement regarding this factor, applicants must
> submit a writing sample.
> 5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
> relationships with diverse individuals and groups, including state
> officials and high-level government officials.
>
> BENEFITS:
>
> You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program,
> with costs shared with your employer. More info:
> http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
> Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:
> http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
> 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.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
> You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:
> http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
> You will earn sick leave. More info:
> http://www.usajobs.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.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
> Alternative work schedule options are available.
> 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.
> Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy
> program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human
> resources office can provide additional information on eligibility.
> More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
>
> OTHER INFORMATION:
> This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not
> in the competitive civil service.
> You must submit all required information by the closing date. If
> materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely
> on the information available and you may not receive full
> consideration or may not be considered eligible.
> The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
> You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
>
> HOW TO APPLY:
>
> You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply
> Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your
> online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully
> read this announcement to see if additional information is required
> and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature,
> you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any
> other required documents to the address shown below.
> Mail your application so it will be postmarked by closing date. If
> hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.
> Applications can be hand delivered to:
> 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW - Suite 316, Washington, DC 20044.
> 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 claiming veterans' preference or eligibility for VRA or
> VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. You
> will be contacted to request submission of the DD-214 and, if
> disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans
> Affairs. Tentative five-point preference will be granted to Veterans
> initially. Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your
> paperwork.
> 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.
> Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal
> federal government mail system will not be considered.
> If you fax or e-mail your application, we will not consider it.
>
> AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
> Top
> Dale Rhines
> Phone: 202-786-0510
> Email: Dale.Rhines at ed.gov
>
> Or write:
> U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
> 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW - Suite 316
> P.O. Box 14620
> Washington, DC 20044-4620
> US
>
> WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
> Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an
> evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most
> highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for
> further consideration and possible interview.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nightingale, Noel
> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:20 AM
> To: Johnson, B.Sue
> Subject: FW: Chief Attorney (GS-0905-15)
>
> Will you send me the full text of the announcement?
>
> ______________________________________________
> From: Dunn, Dantreece
> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 5:55 AM
> To: OCR All Users
> Subject: FW: Chief Attorney (GS-0905-15)
>
> OCR:
>
> The Chief Attorney position, GS-0905-15, in the Office for Civil
> Rights (Metro Region) has been posted. You may view the entire
> announcement at:
>
>
> http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=58904185&AVSDM=2007%
> 2D11%2D13+00%3A00%3A07&Logo=0&jbf574=ED*&lid=17514&paygrademin=15&payg
> rademax=15&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency
> _search.asp&SUBMIT1.x=63&SUBMIT1.y=24
>
> Vacancy Announcement: EDEC-OCR-07-005
>
> OPEN: November 13 - December 11, 2007
>
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U.S. Departmetn of Education Office for Civil Rights Chief Attorney (GS-0905-15) in D.C.
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Chief General Attorney
SALARY RANGE: 110,363.00 - 143,471.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
to Tuesday, December 11, 2007
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-15 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: NONE DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent serves as Chief Attorney in the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Metro Region XI, Washington, DC. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that legal aspects of the civil rights compliance and enforcement program support the mission of the Department and OCR's Strategic Plan.
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must provide proof of admission to the Bar
MAJOR DUTIES:
The incumbent sets legal sufficiency and quality standards, reviews work products for legal sufficiency and provides feedback on the quality and accuracy of work products. Works collaboratively with staff within the office, headquarters and the Department. The Chief Attorney provides expert legal and policy advice to the Site Director and the Washington, DC Metro office components relating to investigation, negotiation, resolution of complaints and compliance reviews, the acceptance and monitoring of corrective action agreements, and the conduct of enforcement actions through judicial or administrative litigation. The incumbent conducts legal research and analysis of state statutes and state agency regulations, policies and guidelines where conflicts may exist between state and Federal laws. The incumbent must have advanced skills in legal research and analysis. The Chief Attorney participates in all aspects of planning and conducting investigations, which raise extremely complex and difficult legal issues. Incumbent also represents the Department and OCR in enforcement actions. The Chief Attorney supervises, as a second-line supervisor, all General Attorneys in the Metro office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
Specialized Education:
You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.
PLEASE PROVIDE PROOF OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR.
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED AS SET FORTH IN OPMX-118 QUALIFICATIONS HANDBOOK.
METHODS TO BE USED IN EVALUATING CANDIDATES: To receive full credit for your qualifications, provide evidence of experience, training, education, awards, hobbies, self-development, achievements and any other aspects of your background as they relate to the knowledge, skills and abilities described on this announcement. Include clear concise examples to show level of accomplishment and degree of responsibility for each evaluation factor shown. Qualified candidates will be evaluated using the listed criteria to determine the best qualified for the referral to the selecting official.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factor to receive consideration for this position and should address this in their statement of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).
Other Selective Factors
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.
You will be required to do some travel.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledge, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
Selective Placement Factors:
1. Expert knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying sound legal judgment to issues arising in the context of constitutional law and civil rights law.
2. Demonstrated leadership experience in planning and executing work through staff, including non-attorneys, managerial and supervisory staff. Such experience must evidence effective organization, review, coordination, leadership and editing/oversight of their work-product to ensure quality work products that achieve organizational goals.
3. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of investigative, analytical, evaluative, dispute resolution, negotiation, and mediation techniques.
4. Expert skills in oral and written communication. In addition to providing a narrative statement regarding this factor, applicants must submit a writing sample.
5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups, including state officials and high-level government officials.
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB
.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
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.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
http://www.usajobs.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.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Alternative work schedule options are available.
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.
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
HOW TO APPLY:
You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.
Mail your application so it will be postmarked by closing date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.
Applications can be hand delivered to:
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW - Suite 316, Washington, DC 20044.
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 claiming veterans’ preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. You will be contacted to request submission of the DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tentative five-point preference will be granted to Veterans initially. Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your paperwork.
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.
Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
If you fax or e-mail your application, we will not consider it.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Top
Dale Rhines
Phone: 202-786-0510
Email: Dale.Rhines at ed.gov
Or write:
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW - Suite 316
P.O. Box 14620
Washington, DC 20044-4620
US
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
-----Original Message-----
From:
Nightingale, Noel
Sent:
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:20 AM
To:
Johnson, B.Sue
Subject:
FW: Chief Attorney (GS-0905-15)
Will you send me the full text of the announcement?
______________________________________________
From:
Dunn, Dantreece
Sent:
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 5:55 AM
To:
OCR All Users
Subject:
FW: Chief Attorney (GS-0905-15)
OCR:
The Chief Attorney position, GS-0905-15, in the Office for Civil Rights (Metro Region) has been posted. You may view the entire announcement at:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=58904185&AVSDM=2007%2D11%2D13+00%3A00%3A07&Logo=0&jbf574=ED*&lid=17514&paygrademin=15&paygrademax=15&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency_search.asp&SUBMIT1.x=63&SUBMIT1.y=24
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=58904185&AVSDM=2007%2D11%2D13+00%3A00%3A07&Logo=0&jbf574=ED*&lid=17514&paygrademin=15&paygrademax=15&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency_search.asp&SUBMIT1.x=63&SUBMIT1.y=24
Vacancy Announcement: EDEC-OCR-07-005
OPEN: November 13 - December 11, 2007
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