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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
<p>As the Associate General Counsel, Compensation, Benefits, Products, and Services Division, you will serve as a leader in the Office of General Counsel providing legal advice and representation on a wide variety of issues relating to both the internal work of OPM, as well as OPM's governmentwide policies, oversight, and programs that support more than 5 million Federal employees, annuitants, survivors, and family members. If selected, you will serve as a core member of the OGC senior leadership team as a primary advisor to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. </p>
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<li>Supervise the provision of legal advice and assistance concerning the governmentwide rules and guidance established by OPM for other agencies on a host of complex matters affecting the Federal workforce, including pay and leave, retirement benefits, health and other insurance programs or products, and the Combined Federal Campaign.</li>
<li>Supervise the provision of legal advice on matters involving OPM and its employees including procurements, contract administration, appropriations law, ethics, and other areas.</li>
<li>Oversee the coordination of litigation support to the Department of Justice when matters affecting programs concerning the Federal workforce arise in or are appealed to the Federal courts. Assists the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in responding to Justice inquiries that implicate statutes and programs OPM administers.</li>
<li>Manage a number of additional legal issues facing the agency, including but not limited to: tort and other claims against the agency and requests for information under OPM's <i>Touhy </i>regulations.</li>
<li>Together with the OGC leadership team and an interdivisional team, advise the General Counsel, who is the agency's Designated Agency Ethics Official, on matters concerning the agency's ethics program.</li>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of Employment</b></h3>
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<li>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National</li>
<li>Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service</li>
<li>Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation</li>
<li>This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit</li>
<li>All federal employees are required to have direct deposit</li>
<li>Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service unless required probationary period has previously been served.</li>
<li>Selected candidate is required to file a SF-278, Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after his/her appointment, in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.</li>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
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<b>APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION. </b>
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<br> Applicants must have earned a professional law degree (Juris Doctor) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association AND must be an active member of the Bar Association of a State, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
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<b>EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:</b> The Executive Core Qualifications are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service; to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), listed below.
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<b>ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE:</b> The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
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<b>ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE:</b> The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
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<b>ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: </b>The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
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<b>ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: </b>The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
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<b>ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: </b>The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
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<br> Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at SES ECQs
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<br> Please ensure that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions relating to the qualifications described above. An example of a resume showing possession of the ECQs is available at SES Resume
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<b>Please DO NOT submit separate statements addressing the ECQs as they will not be considered.</b>
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<br> Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p><b>As outlined in the Qualifications section, applicants must have earned a professional law degree (Juris Doctor) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Proof of Juris Doctor (either transcripts or copy of degree) must be submitted to support claim. </b></p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
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<p><i>Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.</i><br> <i>Relocation expenses (Permanent Change in Station costs) may be paid. </i></p>
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<li>Actual salary for Senior Executive Service positions may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee.</li>
<li>Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.</li>
</ul>If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information
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<li><p>Benefits</p>
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<p>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. </p>
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<p>Review our benefits </p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How You Will Be Evaluated</b></h2>
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<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Resumes will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview and undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority.<br> <br> Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.<br> </p>
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<li><p>Benefits</p>
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<p>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. </p>
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<p>Review our benefits </p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<li><p>Required Documents</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: </p>
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<li>Your <b>Resume - </b>the format is at your discretion but must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Your resume should also include the following:
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<li>Vacancy Number: 11738803</li>
<li>Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers</li>
<li>Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).</li>
<li>Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary</li>
<li>You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishment.</li>
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<li>Other <b>supporting documents:</b>
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<li><b>Documentation </b>of Juris Doctor (copy of transcripts or degree) are required to support the minimum education requirement.</li>
<li><b>Documentation </b>to support your active Bar Association membership is required.</li>
<li>Most recent SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
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<li>Current or former career SES members must submit official documentation of their SES Status (i.e. your SES career appointment and/or resignation SF-50).</li>
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<li>Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.</li>
<li>Current or former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50 (i.e. your appointment SF-50). OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.</li>
<li>Cover Letter, optional</li>
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<b>Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Please do not submit any additional information not requested above.</b>
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<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: </b></h4>
<p>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 accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. </p>
<p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. </p>
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<li><p>How to Apply</p>
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<p>To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.<br> <br> The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/30/2022 to receive consideration.<br> <br> To begin, click <b>Apply Online</b> to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. </p>
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<li>You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.</li>
<li>You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.</li>
<li>To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the <b>Application Status</b> link and then select the <b>More Information</b> link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.</li>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
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<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Phone</b></h5>
<p>202-606-9321 </p>
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<p>jobs@opm.gov </p>
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<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Address</b></h5>
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<i>OPM Human Resources</i>
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<i>1900 E St., NW</i>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
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<p>Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.<br> <br> We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. </p>
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<li><p>Fair and Transparent</p>
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<p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. </p>
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<li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li>
<li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li>
<li>Financial suitability </li>
<li>Selective Service </li>
<li>New employee probationary period </li>
<li>Signature and false statements </li>
<li>Privacy Act </li>
<li>Social security number request </li>
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<p>To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: </p>
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<ul>
<li>Your <b>Resume - </b>the format is at your discretion but must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Your resume should also include the following:
<ul>
<li>Vacancy Number: 11738803</li>
<li>Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers</li>
<li>Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).</li>
<li>Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary</li>
<li>You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishment.</li>
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<li>Other <b>supporting documents:</b>
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<li><b>Documentation </b>of Juris Doctor (copy of transcripts or degree) are required to support the minimum education requirement.</li>
<li><b>Documentation </b>to support your active Bar Association membership is required.</li>
<li>Most recent SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
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<li>Current or former career SES members must submit official documentation of their SES Status (i.e. your SES career appointment and/or resignation SF-50).</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.</li>
<li>Current or former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50 (i.e. your appointment SF-50). OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.</li>
<li>Cover Letter, optional</li>
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<b>Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Please do not submit any additional information not requested above.</b>
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<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: </b></h4>
<p>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 accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. </p>
<p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p>
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<p>Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).</p>
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<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h4>
<p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p>
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