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Position Title
SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISER
Agency
Securities and Exchange Commission
Announcement Number
22-EX-11494895-CSS Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 19, 2022 to Thursday, June 2, 2022
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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; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Have you served on a Schedule C appointment or as a political appointee anytime within the last 5 years? (limit characters)
4. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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5. Are you a current SEC employee?

 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. From the options below, please indicate the choice that BEST describes your situation: (limit characters)
3. How did you hear about this position? (limit characters)
4. Please specify based on your selection above as applicable: (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Attorney-Adviser, SK-0905-15 position in the Technology Controls Program (TCP) within the Division of Examinations at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Do you have a JD or LL.B Degree?
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2. Are you an active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico?
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SK-15: From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as an Attorney-Adviser (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Do you have three years of post J.D. experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes two years providing legal advice on issues related to the rules and policies of Federal securities laws and acts relating to self-regulatory exchanges, broker-dealers, or investment advisers? (limit characters)
4. Do you have three years of post J.D. experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes two years of developing recommendations and/or reports of findings while interacting with executive management, co-workers, and members of the securities industry to resolve issues? (limit characters)
5. Do you have three years of post J.D. experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes two years of conducting briefings for management and/or representing the organization at briefings and meetings with other divisions or government agencies or speaking at conferences? (limit characters)
6. Do you have three years of post J.D. experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes two years of leading a team that is responsible for deploying, supporting, or auditing technology solutions employed in the securities markets? (limit characters)
7. Please select the response(s) below that demonstrate the experience you possess (select all that apply). (limit characters)