- Position Title
- Administrative Law Judge
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of the Interior
- Announcement Number
- OS-6082-24-EW-107(EXC) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 3, 2024 to Monday, June 3, 2024
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.
2.
What attracted you to this position?
3.
If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below.
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Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Are you licensed and authorized to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the United States Constitution? You must submit documentation as proof in accordance with the instructions in the announcement.
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Are you a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association? You must submit your law school transcript.
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Do you have or are you able to obtain a valid driver's license?
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Do you have at least seven years of progressively responsible professional legal experience of a type and level sufficient to demonstrate your ability to render final decisions covering a wide range of complex, highly contested issues in an efficient and timely manner?
Please respond to the following questions. Is it recommended that you type your narrative responses in a separate document, and then cut and paste them into the narrative text box to ensure that your application doesn't time out while you are typing your response. USA Staffing will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity, and typing in a narrative text box is not registered as activity.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have broad legal knowledge and experience, including as (a) a judge or attorney for a court or quasi-judicial, (b) an attorney representing the government or private parties in litigation, and/or (c) an attorney advising government or private parties in legal disputes, and demonstrated ability to quickly develop a specialized knowledge of unfamiliar substantive areas?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a description of your knowledge and experience limited to 10,000 characters (including spaces) or less. If you answered no, please type N/A. Your narrative response must include clear and concise examples that emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of your assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have an understanding of (a) administrative law and (b) natural resources law, public lands law, and/or environmental law, including relevant statues, regulations and case law?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a description of your knowledge and experience limited to 10,000 characters (including spaces) or less. If you answered no, please type N/A. Your narrative response must include clear and concise examples that emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of your assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have skill in analyzing and synthesizing voluminous and technically complex evidentiary materials, and in researching, considering, and correctly applying the law to decide cases?
10.
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a description of your experience limited to 10,000 characters (including spaces) or less. If you answered no, please type N/A. Your narrative response must include clear and concise examples that emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of your assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have skill in communication, negotiation, and consensus building that have been used in high level consultative or collaborative situations, and the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively?
12.
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a description of your experience limited to 10,000 characters (including spaces) or less. If you answered no, please type N/A. Your narrative response must include clear and concise examples that emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of your assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have the ability to produce a high volume of quality work in a timely manner to meet individual and organizational goals?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a description of your experience limited to 10,000 characters (including spaces) or less. If you answered no, please type N/A. Your narrative response must include clear and concise examples that emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of your assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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The incumbent of this position may have the opportunity to act as Chief ALJ on a rotating basis with other ALJs in the Departmental Cases Hearings Division. As such, supervisory experience is desired, but not required. Do you have supervisory experience including leadership in providing customer service; evaluating program performance; designing and implementing strategies to maximize employee potential; and supervising and managing employees?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a description of your supervisory experience limited to 10,000 characters (including spaces) or less. If you answered no, please type N/A.
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