Supervisory Attorney

Provides subject-matter expert level legal advice and guidance regarding a myriad of federal government ethics and compliance program issues, including: conflict of interest laws; financial disclosure; government-wide ethics regulations; departmental and agency ethics-related policies; outside employment restrictions; post-employment restrictions IAW Title 41 USC 2102 and 18 USC 207 and 208; prohibited financial interests; Procurement Integrity Act (PIA); Hatch Act; Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) activities; and various agency specific requirements, such as: flight privileges; agency statutory gift authority; acceptance of travel for state/local government; and the use of agency aircraft. As required for program compliance, often interacts with high-level FAA and departmental officials on ethics matters and program development. Works closely with the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), General Counsel's Office (GCO), Officeof the Inspector General (OIG), and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to resolve ethics and related issues involving FAA employees.

Oversees and the delivery of ethics training for agency personnel in compliance with financial disclosure program requirements. Ensures workload is entered, maintained, and current in the Case & Document Management System (CDMS). Recommends changes and modifications as needed to enhance efficiency.

Monitors and reviews CDMS data and reports to ensure that office performance metrics and overall agency business plan objectives are being met. Encourages and facilitates division-wide collaboration and teaming to develop staff and to support the AGC Business Plan and FAA Strategic Plan. Demonstrates expertise in project management, complex litigation, and strategic problem-solving.

Works collaboratively with peer-level managers to provide timely analysis and escalation of significant legal issues and risks, and supports thoughtful and informed consideration of legal risk in client decision-making. As necessary, conducts outreach/oversees training to relevant program offices, to address compliance with existing laws, statutes, regulations and agency policies. Applies expert knowledge of the work of the organization and personally manages some of the most complex assignments within the organization.

Is actively involved in both long-term and immediate daily operations of the organization, assisting and guiding subordinate attorneys as needed. Shares responsibility with higher-level managers for developing and executing plans, policies, procedures, and programs. Assigns and supervises the work of staff attorneys and support staff.

Managerial duties include the following: developing and executing plans, policies, and programs; setting priorities; assigning work to subordinates; coaching and developing employee capabilities; rating the performance of subordinates; approving leave; and taking, recommending, or approving disciplinary and corrective actions that involve non-managerial subordinates. Approves substantive personnel actions, such as selections and promotions, involving nonmanagerial employees. Defines, plans, organizes, or assists in defining and planning assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives.

Requests additional resources if needed. Identifies opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies for the organization directed. Implements policy decisions of higher-level officials.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.

A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence at the time of application. For additional information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Applicants who are not currently in the 905 occupational series (Attorney) in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy.

Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 905 occupational series (Attorney), you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

NOTES: 1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided.

Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate. 2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm. 3) This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. 4) Some, all, or none of the referred applicants may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

You must apply online to receive consideration.

Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

ALL applicants MUST submit the following: (1) resume with complete work history; and (2) most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) Applicants who are or have been employed by the Federal Government MUST also upload a copy of the most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action). For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf. Only the documents listed above will be accepted in combination with your on-line application.

These documents MUST be uploaded or before the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, missing or illegible documents.

Please DO NOT email application documents. Documents received via email will NOT receive consideration.

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 905 series. College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 905 series with the FAA. College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 905 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.

You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.