Legal Officer, FL-0905-01

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties

SUMMARY

The Office of the General Counsel (GC) provides legal advice to Agency leadership and staff on USAID. This position serves as a Legal Officer in the division in GC responsible for supporting USAID’s Bureaus for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS), Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience, and Food Security. The incumbent assumes a broad range of responsibilities, primarily supporting the CPS Office of Transition Initiatives (CPS/OTI).

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations and administration of CPS/OTI programs;

Projects and activities with the authority of CPS/OTI and CPS;

Congressional, the Government Accountability Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and public inquiries concerning OTI matters and activities;

Working relationships with other U.S. Government agencies and with implementing partners; and

Legal interpretations of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, foreign operations appropriations legislation, and all other Acts pertinent to foreign assistance programs.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

25% or less – Travel will account for about 25% of the incumbent’s time, including international travel to developing or conflict countries.

SUPERVISORY STATUS

PROMOTION POTENTIAL

JOB FAMILY (SERIES)

0905 Attorney

SIMILAR JOBS

Attorneys

You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: To qualify for this position, applicants must possess ALL of the requirements below:

A J.D. degree,

Be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing, and

Specific grade level requirements:

FL-01: At least five (5) years of post-J.D. legal experience, to include: (a) providing legal advice, guidance, and support to negotiate and draft binding and non-binding agreements, such as memorandums of understanding, in-kind grant agreements, and/or interagency agreements; (b) providing legal advice and guidance on the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies; (c) providing legal advice and guidance concerning Federal laws, regulations and procedures relating to government contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other obligating mechanisms; and (d) other legal experience relevant to the job duties above.

Applicants must have or obtain through their Component/Agency and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred: Legal experience working with non-governmental organizations, international organizations, governmental entities, or U.S. Government contractors in the implementation of international transition or stabilization programs.

EDUCATION

You must be a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school. We will require you to submit transcripts if you are selected for this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A civil service lawyer who moves into this position may be eligible to retain their Federal service benefits, including time in Federal service for retirement purposes and, have a right to return to a civil service position at their home agency comparable to the one they vacate when they move into this Foreign Service Limited position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

BASIS OF RATING: To determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made once the application period closes.

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, USAID considers veterans’ preference eligibility a positive factor in attorney hiring.

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND SECURITY CLEARANCE

SECURITY CLEARANCE

DRUG TEST REQUIRED

POSITION SENSITIVITY AND RISK

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

TRUST DETERMINATION PROCESS

Suitability/Fitness, National securit

Required Documents

To submit an expression of interest, please submit the following documents:

Resume

Cover letter or statement of interest

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to submit a certificate of good standing in a state bar and transcripts from an ABA-approved law school.

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 accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

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 window Learn more about federal benefits.

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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 to Apply

Please, submit your application package to creyes@usaid.gov. Please use the subject line “FSL Application Package: Legal Officer (GC/R3).” Application submissions are required by 11:59 pm (EST), August 19, 2021. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line-or incomplete packages-will not receive consideration.

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

CHRISTINA REYES

EMAIL: creyes@usaid.gov

ADDRESS

Office of the General Counsel

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington, DC 20523

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NEXT STEPS

Once you submit your application, a subject matter expert will review your resume and cover letter to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements. The hiring manager will reach out to you to schedule an interview if you are amongst the best-qualified candidates.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY

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