About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located at Departmental Offices,Office of the General Counsel. As a/an Attorney-Advisor (General), you will provide legal advice concerning a wide range of issues related to the internal management of the Department of the Treasury, including ethics, regulations, Departmental organization, appropriations, budget formulation and execution, disclosure, labor management relations, equal employment opportunity, and personnel law.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience for the GS-15, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level (or equivalent) that demonstrates authoritative and diversified legal experience in personnel, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and labor relations law. Qualifying experience may include: Providing authoritative legal advice and guidance to senior leadership on complex and sensitive federal employment law matters, including adverse actions, performance management, misconduct, and high-risk personnel decisions. Interpreting and applying a wide range of statutes, regulations, executive orders, and case law governing federal employment, including but not limited to Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, ADEA, FLSA, MSPB case law, and the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. Leading or overseeing the legal handling of EEO matters, including evaluating discrimination claims, reviewing investigative records, preparing or directing agency position statements, and advising on litigation risk and case strategy before the EEOC or in federal court. Providing expert counsel on labor relations issues, including collective bargaining agreement interpretation, unfair labor practices, grievance and arbitration matters, and participation in negotiations with exclusive representatives. Exercising independent judgment in resolving highly complex or precedent-setting legal issues, often involving significant organizational impact, and advising on risk mitigation strategies. Coordinating with senior agency officials, human resources, and labor relations staff to ensure legally sufficient and defensible personnel actions and policies. Specialized Experience for the GS-14, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level (or equivalent) that demonstrates professional legal experience in personnel, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and labor relations law. Qualifying experience may include: Providing legal advice and guidance to management officials on federal employment law matters, including adverse actions, performance management, misconduct, and personnel decisions. Interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, executive orders, and case law governing federal employment, including but not limited to Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, ADEA, FLSA, MSPB case law, and the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. Assisting in the handling of EEO matters, including reviewing discrimination claims, analyzing investigative records, and contributing to the preparation of agency position statements and recommendations on case strategy. Providing legal support on labor relations issues, including collective bargaining agreement interpretation, unfair labor practices, grievance and arbitration matters, and supporting negotiations with exclusive representatives. Exercising sound legal judgment in analyzing moderately complex legal issues and recommending appropriate courses of action. Collaborating with agency officials, human resources, and labor relations staff to support legally sufficient and defensible personnel actions and policies. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé.
Major DutiesThe following are the duties of this position at the GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Represent the Department in administrative litigation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit Systems Protection Board, and the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and works with the Department of Justice to defend the Department in lawsuits involving personnel law and other matters. Provide advice on issues of administrative law, including labor and personnel law, information law, records management, appropriations law, procurement, environmental law, and other topics. Advice is provided with respect to Department-wide policy established by offices including the Chief Human Capital Officer, the Chief Information Officer, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and the Senior Procurement Executive, among others. Advice is also provided to all areas of Departmental Offices with respect to day-to-day operations, such as personnel and budget matters. Determine the application of civil rights statutes to external programs throughout Treasury or of other statutes that require consultation with experts on complex Treasury programs. Provide ethics advice and training to officials at all levels throughout Departmental Offices.RequirementsKey Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the excepted service are subject to a trial period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.