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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
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<p>The mission of the WBO is to perform intake, tracking and recordkeeping of whistleblower submissions; oversee the review process of each whistleblower’s eligibility; administer the determination process for whistleblower award claims; communicate with whistleblowers and their representatives; and report to the Commission and Congress on the whistleblower program. The Staff Attorney will assist the WBO Director in running all aspects of the whistleblower program.</p>
<p> At the full performance level, duties may include:</p>
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<li>Review Form TCR whistleblower tips and Form WB-APP whistleblower award applications, including documentation or other supporting information submitted with those forms;</li>
<li>Communicate with whistleblowers and their representatives about the law and rules underlying the whistleblower program, including the program’s eligibility requirements and information regarding the anti-retaliatory provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act;</li>
<li>Perform legal, policy, and factual research in connection with whistleblower programs;</li>
<li>Communicate with other authorities (e.g., the Department of Justice and other appropriate federal agencies, registered entities, registered futures associations and self-regulatory organizations, and State criminal and appropriate civil agencies) regarding the status of related actions that are based upon information submitted by whistleblowers to the Commission;</li>
<li>Coordinate with Division of Enforcement staff to advise on issues of whistleblower confidentiality and to develop records regarding the contributions of whistleblowers;</li>
<li>Provide reporting information to the Commission and Congress;</li>
<li>Assist the Commission and its Whistleblower Award Claims Review Staff to determine the eligibility of whistleblower award claimants, and the amounts of whistleblower awards;</li>
<li>Ability to prepare complex legal analysis; and</li>
<li>Develop briefings for public speaking engagements, and other communications materials to inform the public about the whistleblower 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>U.S. Citizenship</li>
<li>Background/Security Investigation</li>
<li>Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service</li>
<li>A 2-year Trial Period may be required.</li>
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<p><b>Bar Membership:</b> Currently an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.<br> <br> <b><i>Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as JD and or LLM equivalent and Bar membership information (institution name, state for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will result in an incomplete application. </i></b><br> <br> <b><i>You must answer each qualification question for the grade or grades you wish to be considered for employment.</i></b></p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
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<p><b>To qualify at each grade level, you must have the following:</b></p>
<p><b> CT-14: </b>You must have a J.D. Degree and/or LLM equivalent, bar membership and four years of relevant of legal practice experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of a legal position. Relevant experience is defined as an attorney, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained subsequent to graduation from law school. Demonstrated skill in analyzing and interpreting laws and regulations relating to whistleblower incentives and protections, particularly as provided under the Dodd-Frank Act; applying whistleblower policies and procedures; drafting memoranda relating to applications for whistleblower awards; and coordinating with other agencies and Congress.</p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
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<p><b>Education:</b> Successful completion of a full course of study (JD) and/or LLM in a school of law <b>accredited</b> by the American Bar Association (ABA).</p>
<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><b> SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION</b>: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html</p>
<p> Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be provided by midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation.</p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
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<p><b>All employees are required to follow the Agency’s telework policy. If selected, you will be required to report to your assigned duty station to complete all onboarding procedures.</b></p>
<p><b> This is a Bargaining Unit Position </b>located in the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) Chapter 337</p>
<p><b> Relocation. </b>Relocation expenses will not be paid.<br> <br> <b>Trial Period. </b>You will be subject to a two-year trial period, if applicable.</p>
<p><b> Reasonable Accommodation. </b>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.<br> <br> The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.</p>
<p> Supplementary vacancies as identified, may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.</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>We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, ten Federal holidays, life insurance, free dental, medical benefits, Life Cycle/Wellness Fund, telework, flexible work schedules and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Explore the major benefits offered to CFTC employees at http://www.cftc.gov/About/Careers/EmployeeBenefits/index.htm.</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>
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<p>This job is being filled under a Schedule A hiring authority 5 CFR 213.3102 and is excepted from the competitive civil service. You will be evaluated and deemed either eligible or ineligible based on the relevance and quality of your experience and education, bar membership, and on the desired qualifications described above. All eligible applicants will be further evaluated by subject-matter experts.</p>
<p> Your resume will be referred to the selecting official for the initial review of qualifications. This does not mean you are considered highly qualified for the position. A second level of qualification analysis will be conducted by the HR Specialist to ensure the selectee meets all requirements, including education and minimum qualifications listed on the vacancy announcement. A complete application package is required to be considered qualified and eligible for selection. Please review the “Requirements” section of the vacancy announcement to understand the list of required documents for a complete application package. Additional information may be requested later in the recruitment process.</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>We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, ten Federal holidays, life insurance, free dental, medical benefits, Life Cycle/Wellness Fund, telework, flexible work schedules and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Explore the major benefits offered to CFTC employees at http://www.cftc.gov/About/Careers/EmployeeBenefits/index.htm.</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>
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<li><b>Resume citing relevant experience Required</b></li>
<li><b>JD and Bar membership details Required</b></li>
<li><b>Recent Letter of Good Standing Required</b></li>
<li><b>College Transcript (Law School Transcripts) Required</b></li>
<li><b>Writing sample, illustrating relevant experience</b></li>
<li><b>Cover Letter (optional)</b></li>
<li><b>SF-50 (if applicable)</b></li>
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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> <p></p>
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<p><b>YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE.</b></p>
<p> Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV user name and password to answer the questions, and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV user name and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.</p>
<p> To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.</p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Tiffany Williford </b></h3>
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<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Phone</b></h5>
<p>202-418-5804 </p>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Fax</b></h5>
<p>202-418-5521</p>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Email</b></h5>
<p>twilliford@cftc.gov </p>
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<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Address</b></h5>
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<i>Commodity Futures Trading Commission</i>
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<i>CFTC</i>
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<i>Three Lafayette Centre </i>
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<i>1155 21st Street, NW </i>
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<i>Washington, District of Columbia 20581</i>
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<i>United States </i>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
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<p>Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. You can check your status, by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."</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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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
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<li><b>Resume citing relevant experience Required</b></li>
<li><b>JD and Bar membership details Required</b></li>
<li><b>Recent Letter of Good Standing Required</b></li>
<li><b>College Transcript (Law School Transcripts) Required</b></li>
<li><b>Writing sample, illustrating relevant experience</b></li>
<li><b>Cover Letter (optional)</b></li>
<li><b>SF-50 (if applicable)</b></li>
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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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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
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<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Federal employees - Excepted service</b></h4>
<p>Current excepted service federal employees.</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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<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h4>
<p>This position is located in Washington, DC.</p>
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