Attorney Advisor (General)

Summary
The incumbent of this position serves as an Attorney-Advisor (General) providing legal advice and representation on draft opinions and orders pertaining to enforcement matters as well as provide assistance for investigations and their related issues while supporting the Office of General Counsel (GC) with administrative law matters.
This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
Open to all U.S. citizens. This is an Excepted Service position.
Duties
This position is a GS-13 attorney-advisor position in the excepted service. This is not a career ladder position and there is no timeline associated with any potential promotion. Rather, a promotion to the GS-14 grade level may be considered depending on an employee's ability to demonstrate technical proficiency, satisfactory performance and we must have funding availability.
As a Attorney Advisor (General), GS-0905-13, you will perform the following major duties:

• Draft opinions and orders in aviation enforcement and marine enforcement cases for consideration and adoption by the Board Members. This includes: review and analysis of the record, including the transcript of the hearing before the law judge, exhibits, pleadings, and briefs filed by the parties; preparing draft opinions and/or orders that are consistent with Board precedent and policy, and an accompanying notation memorandum to the board; and evaluate and respond verbally and/or in writing to questions from individual Board Members on draft opinions and orders.
• Draft and research legal opinions, in response to questions prompted by the Board Members on accident investigation and related activities.
• Assist senior attorneys by attaining necessary documents/information to enforce/quash subpoenas, oppose attempts to obtain, or seek relief from, court orders or court filings relating to Board investigations or Board policies.
• Provide legal support at public Board accident hearings and depositions in accordance with agency rules and regulations.
• Partner with senior NTSB counsel, Department of Justice and Assistant U.S. Attorneys in representing the agency in Federal court proceedings and administrative hearings.
• Support the designated agency ethics official (DAEO) with briefing new and potential employees regarding standards of conduct, agency ethics requirements and guidelines, prohibited financial interests, and compliance with standards of conduct, analysis of agency acceptance of gifts of travel and financial disclosure report review.
• Consult with FOIA staff, subject matter experts and agency offices concerning the application of the FOIA to responsive materials, ensuring compliance with legal requirements of the statute, agency regulations, Executive Orders, and government-wide guidance.
• Complete other administrative agency matters, as assigned, such as contract support, litigation assistance, and rulemaking.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Financial Interest in transportation enterprises will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• May be required to serve a two-year trial period.
• You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBILE FOR REMOTE WORK.
• This position requires the incumbent to maintain active bar membership, in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Veteran's preference requirements do not apply to attorney positions in the excepted service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements described in this announcement by the closing date.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following Basic Requirements:
Must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.), or Bachelor of Law (LL.B), or Master of Law (LL.B) professional law degree from an accredited ABA law school; and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.
In addition to the above Basic Requirements, you must also possess the following specialized experience:
GS-13: You MUST have a minimum of three (3) years of professional legal experience post bar admission: Providing legal analysis of law cases, investigative reports, files or documents which would impact an organization; preparing summaries of legal cases for review by management; conducting research using Lexis or Westlaw databases; drafting legal documents that are filed in an adjudicating forum or submitted to leadership; and presenting orally legal issues or analyses.
For more information see link: http://General Attorney Series 0905 (opm.gov)
NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating.
Education
Position requires the possession of the first professional law degree (LL.B or J.D) from an accredited ABA law school. You MUST provide official or unofficial transcripts to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GENERAL EDUCATION: All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see http://www.ed.gov
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants should report only attendance from accredited institutions. Applicant can verify accreditations at the following website:http://http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
Additional information

• The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and various benefits as well as work life amenities such as alternate work schedules, telework, flextime, fitness and transit benefits.
• Moving expenses associated with permanent change of station (PCS) ARE NOT authorized for this position.
• A RELOCATION or RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE MAY BE OFFERED TO HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.
• If you left Federal Employment and received a buy out and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the payment.
• Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Telework may be authorized on a case-by-case basis. Telework will be based on the training status, mission requirements, supervisory determination, and agency policy.
• Multiple and subsequent vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
• NTSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
Negotiation - Works with others towards an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving differences.
Evaluation Method: Once your complete application package is received, your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications, experience, education and competencies. An interview panel will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. If invited/selected to interview, you will be notified.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.
  The following documents are required for a COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE:
  
  • Cover Letter including a statement of interest (optional).
  • A Complete Resume is required: Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. Please see OPM's video on Resume Writing Tips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk
  • Responses to the questionnaire.
  • College transcripts (Unofficial or Official).
  • One legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages). Redact PII or Sensitive Information.
  • There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service. Veteran's can submit a DD-214 (member copy 4), SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: (1) Proof of Eligibility; (2) Your latest performance rating showing a rating of at least "fully successful" (level 3); AND (3) Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, showing your tenure, position occupied, and duty station. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by...