Summary

This position is located in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and provides legal research, analysis, and advisory support in the interpretation and application of federal EEO laws, regulations, and policies; offering senior-level authority over complex matters.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Duties

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• Reviews the processing, settlement, and adjudication of complaints of discrimination, including advising on acceptance or dismissal recommendations, reviewing investigations for sufficiency, and assessing whether evidence supports findings of discrimination.
• Prepares legal analyses and draft summaries on complex discrimination complaints, including investigative files, administrative records, and hearing outcomes, and makes recommendations for final agency decision making by senior officials.
• Provides authoritative legal advice on complex EEO matters involving interpretation of discrimination statutes, EEO procedures, and case law. Advises supervisors, managers, and OEEO officials on applying EEO requirements to employment actions and complaint handling.
• Writes final agency decisions and final actions that are clear, concise, persuasive, legally sound, and which set forth the relevant facts of the matter and interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations and legal precedent and are based on a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the case record to determine the nature and scope of the complaint, including investigative, administrative and/or hearing files.
• Participates in the development, analysis, and implementation of OEEO programs, policies, and guidance documents related to EEO compliance and complaint processing. Contributes to policy interpretations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing legal advice and counsel on legal and policy issues related to equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, policies and regulations; drafting legal documents and memoranda; and conducting legal research and analysis.

Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership.

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 may not receive consideration for this position

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience as stated above, applicants must possess the following:
• Education: A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Bar Membership: Current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS EXPECTED TO APPLY, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE ON THE DAY THE 100TH APPLICATION IS RECEIVED, OR ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 27.26% to a high of 33.94%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates, click here.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500

If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period. During the trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

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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.