Summary Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. About this agency Responsibilities Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position. The incumbent serves as a Senior Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the General Counsel of the Export-Import Bank of the United States ("EXIM"), the official export credit agency of the U.S. that provides financing in support of the export of U.S. goods and services. The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for providing legal guidance to all divisions of the agency on all legal matters, including EXIM's implementation of its statutory mandate. The incumbent will be assigned to the ADMIN LAW & BOARD SUPPORT group, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel of the Admin Law & Board Support, serving as a member of the team primarily responsible for providing legal support to EXIM. As a recognized expert, the incumbent is responsible for providing advice and assistance to high level Bank officials and Board Members and drafts legal opinions in support of such advice upon request. As such, the incumbent performs legal work involving the following administrative areas: EEO, labor relations and human Resources/personnel; procurement and contracting, leasing and property management matters; appropriations and fiscal law; Freedom of Information Act; Trade Secrets Act and Privacy Act; investigations; litigation support, to include Touhy requests; the Government in Sunshine Act; statutory interpretation; Federal governments ethics; national security issues; and miscellaneous administrative law matters requiring interpretation of federal laws and regulations affecting the Bank. At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to: Undertakes difficult, complex, and unusual legal questions which require legal skill and knowledge developed through extensive experience in all aspects of administrative law practice. Represents the Bank in discussions, negotiations, and consultations with outside counsel, other government agencies, and other external parties. Plans and executes OGC participation and leadership in the agency policy administration processes. Serves as a subject matter expert with respect to legal review of the Bank's administrative policies, including drafting and editing new and updated policies. Acts as OGC liaison to certain Bank-wide working groups or committees responsible for Bank policies. Assists in coordinating responses to Congressional requests for information, including providing advice on withholding redacted portions of materials containing business confidential and deliberative information. Drafts responses to agency Freedom of information Act appeals involving novel and/or complex legal issues for the FOIA Appeals Officer. Supervises the legal aspects of OGC intern recruitment efforts and internship programs. Provides day-to-day management of Administrative Law interns. Provides legal advice to various offices within the Bank on matters related to agency transition during changes in administration. Assists in supporting the Bank's Office of Ethics with other matters, as needed. The incumbent also undertakes such other assignments and special projects as may be prescribed by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel for Administration and handles duties so assigned in connection with other divisions within the Bank, as required. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Requirements: A graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation. Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In addition to the Basic Requirements noted above, applicants must also meet and demonstrate the specialized experience listed below: Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-15: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience in providing legal oversight and technical guidance in connection with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Trade Secrets Act (TSA), Privacy Act and related statute and regulations; Experience in providing legal guidance and litigation support in all aspects of personnel matters, including under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act; for example, the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB); AND Experience providing legal oversight and technical guidance in connection with administrative/regulatory matters. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-15 grade level. A writing sample may be requested during the selection and review process. Applicants will be notified accordingly. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com 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. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. All requirements must be met by 05/31/2024, the closing date of the announcement. Education Additional Information Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Please visit the following link for the types of political appointments. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: 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. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information, please click here. Veterans: All veterans must meet the qualification requirements of the position for further consideration. For more information on veterans' preference, please click here. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure: EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment.
