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Position Title
Supervisory Attorney Advisor
Agency
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Announcement Number
DE-10001915-16-BD Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 to Wednesday, November 23, 2016
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. Do you possess a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association? (Note: You must submit copies of your law school transcripts to verify you meet this requirement)? (limit characters)
2. Provide the year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University: (limit characters)
3. Are you an active member of the bar in good standing, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia? (You must include your date of admission to the bar in your resume.) (limit characters)
4. Provide the year in which your Bar Membership was obtained and the State from which it was issued: (limit characters)
5. Do you possess at least 4 years of professional legal experience, post J.D. to qualify for the position? Examples of qualifying experience include but are not limited to the following: providing legal advice and representation in formal and informal settings; representing clients in litigation; and demonstrating skills and proficiency in legal analysis and legal writing. (limit characters)
For each task below, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Advise senior officials on complex legal and policy matters. (limit characters)
7. Render recommendations or opinions regarding complex and novel legal questions and factual issues involved in interpreting statutes, regulations and court decisions. (limit characters)
8. Provide oral advice and technical legal guidance to senior officials. (limit characters)
9. Prepare and present opinions on extremely complex legal issues or factual questions in a clear and understandable manner, tailored to the intended audience. (limit characters)
10. Interact with individuals both within and outside the organization, and represent the organization in a professional manner. (limit characters)
11. Provide written advice and technical legal guidance to key officials. (limit characters)
12. Prepare written opinions and recommendations on complex legal issues or factual questions in a clear and understandable manner, tailored to the intended audience. (limit characters)
13. Provide input into hiring decisions related to the unit. (limit characters)
14. Discuss operational, legal, and policy issues with senior leaders. (limit characters)
15. Interpret statutes, Executive Orders, and regulations and apply them to a wide variety of factual scenarios. (limit characters)
16. Assign, supervise, and review the work of the attorneys and support staff. (limit characters)
17. Provide leadership and legal guidance to attorneys and support staff. (limit characters)
18. Oversee the day-to-day operations of a staff of attorneys and support staff. (limit characters)