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Summary This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of General Counsel in Washington, DC. This position plays a key role by providing expert legal assistance to the Administrator and Agency personnel and is responsible for advising on questions of law or administrative policy involving ethics. Responsibilities Serves as an Attorney-Advisor in SBA and advises senior leadership and staff on the application of the ethics laws and regulations. Reviews public financial disclosure reports, counsels filers on conflicts of interest, assists filers in completing their reports in compliance with all requirements, and resolves identified conflicts. Plans, develops and presents programs for training employees in all of the components of the laws, rules and policies that govern the conduct of Government employees. Provides ongoing education and training for employees throughout the SBA and briefs management in the SBA on the conflict of interest laws and the standards of conduct. Communicates with necessary government officials, including officials with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE), U.S. Office of Special Counsel, and ethics officials in other Executive Branch Departments and agencies, in resolving specific problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction) GS-14: Must have three (3) or more years of post-J.D. legal experience, Knowledge of Federal ethics statutes and regulations, Administering financial disclosure requirements, One year must include specialized experience at, or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level GS-15: Must have four (4) or more years of post-J.D. legal experience in ethics, Knowledge of Federal ethics statutes and regulations, Administering financial disclosure requirements, Two years must include specialized experience at, or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing memoranda, involving unique and/or difficult legal issues; providing legal advice to senior officials, managers and employees on Federal ethics statutes and regulations; conducting briefings or training of senior level staff; leading attorneys, paralegals or support staff; and experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: General Attorney Series - 0905 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. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 07/05/2024. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction) Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. Additional Information This is a NON-BARGAINING UNIT position. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only). Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency). You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if: 1. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF). 2. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce. 3. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced. 4. You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job for which you are applying. This includes being rated as well-qualified for the position (score of 85 or better based on your responses to the competencies and associated questions listed within the assessment). 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. For additional information visit www.sss.gov. Consistent with work requirements and current SBA Policy, and all applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with AFGE the SBA offers employees opportunities to perform work at an alternative location (e.g. home). Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/