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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
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<li>Provide legal advice and representation to OPM leaders on a wide variety of issues related to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program.</li>
<li>Provide legal advice and assistance relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program regulations, policies, and other guidance as relevant to creating, implementing, overseeing, and operating the PSHB program.</li>
<li>Assist in defending against any legal challenges and provide legal guidance to senior decisionmakers on operational and other matters as they arise.</li>
<li>Analyze complex regulatory and policy issues and advise OPM program staff to defensibly implement rules to facilitate the agency's mission</li>
<li>Advise on procedures and methods for implementing new regulations; revising existing regulations; and the sufficiency and procedural adequacy of proposed policies and policy initiatives.</li>
<li>Make recommendations and provide legal opinions related to prospective changes in programs and policies resulting from new legislation, new interpretations of existing laws, and/or significant developments in the health insurance field/industry.</li>
<li>Make recommendations and provide legal opinions on contracts under the PSHB 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>May be required to successfully complete a trial period.</li>
<li>This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.</li>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
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Applicants must have:
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<li>A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;</li>
<li>Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and</li>
<li>At least one year of experience that demonstrates a familiarity with health insurance law, including familiarity with Medicare.</li>
</ul>Preferred Qualifications:
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<li><p>The ability to provide excellent customer service and to exercise sound judgment and decision making in challenging and/or novel situations;</p> </li>
<li><p>Strong oral and written communication skills;</p> </li>
<li><p>High competence in legal research and analysis, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes;</p> </li>
<li><p>The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment;</p> </li>
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<li><p>Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances;</p> </li>
<li><p>Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently;</p> </li>
<li><p>Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, both within and outside OGC;</p> </li>
<li><p>Experience litigating or providing support in litigation is a plus; and</p> </li>
<li><p>Knowledge of and familiarity with any of the following: government contracts, tax law, civil procedure, health data, or privacy law.</p> </li>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
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<p><b>Relocation: </b><i>Relocation expenses will not be paid. </i>Current OPM employees may qualify as an exception.<br> <br> <b>Selective Service: </b>Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).</p>
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<li><p>Benefits</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>We will review your application package to ensure you meet the job requirements. </p>
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<li><p>Benefits</p>
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<p>Review our benefits </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>A <b>Cover Letter</b>, which includes an identification of the GS level(s) for which you are applying;</li>
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<li>Your <b>Resume</b>;</li>
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<li><b>Proof of active membership</b>, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia;</li>
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<li>You may be required to submit a transcript if you advance in the selection process.</li>
<li><b>Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. </b>If you claim veterans' preference, you should so indicate in your cover letter or resume and attach a copy of your DD-214 (Discharge Papers and Separation Documents) or other proof of eligibility (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, or VA letter. Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days). There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Office of Personnel Management considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.</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</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 submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above to the following email address: OGCJobs@opm.gov. (NOTE: PDF format is preferred).<br> <br> Please include in the subject line the position you are applying for, your last name and the GS level(s) for which you are applying. For Example, Attorney-Advisor, Doe, Jane, GS-14, GS-15.<br> <br> You will receive an email acknowledgment when your application has been received. This is not an indication as to the completeness of your application; you are responsible for ensuring that you submit a complete application.<br> <br> <b>NOTE: Paper applications will not be accepted.</b></p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>OPM Human Resources </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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<i>Washington, DC 20415</i>
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<i>US </i>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
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<p><b>References and Writing Sample: </b>If you advance in the selection process, you may be required to submit: (1) three professional <b>references</b>; and (2) a <b>writing sample</b> not more than 20 pages in length.<br> <br> Deliberate attempts to falsify information in your application may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.<br> <br> Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated.<br> <br> 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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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
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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>A <b>Cover Letter</b>, which includes an identification of the GS level(s) for which you are applying;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Your <b>Resume</b>;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Proof of active membership</b>, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia;</li>
</ul>
</div>4. Other
<b>supporting documents</b>, as applicable:
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>You may be required to submit a transcript if you advance in the selection process.</li>
<li><b>Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. </b>If you claim veterans' preference, you should so indicate in your cover letter or resume and attach a copy of your DD-214 (Discharge Papers and Separation Documents) or other proof of eligibility (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, or VA letter. Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days). There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Office of Personnel Management considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.</li>
</ul></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</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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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
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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 announcement opens November 8, 2022. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning November 8, 2022, and continuing until this vacancy is filled, or January 6, 2023, whichever is later. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM (EST) on November 22, 2022 WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION.</p>
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