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Position Title: Attorney Advisor (Admin Law)
Agency: U.S. International Trade Commission
Announcement Number: EX-25-03-MW Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 to Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Are you a current or former Executive Branch political appointee who served on a political Schedule A or Schedule C appointment within the past 5 years? Answer to this question is required.

A. Yes

B. No

2. This position requires at least an LL.B or J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

A. I meet the requirement above.

B. I do not meet the requirement above.

3. This position requires you to be a member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

A. I meet the requirement above.

B. I do not meet the requirement above.

4. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of experience that you fully possess, which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Attorney-Advisor (Admin Law) at the GS-13 grade level.

A. I have at least three years of experience which consists of the following: at least one (1) year of specialized experience which demonstrates the engagement of general law practices; or experience and knowledge of legal theories, or principles, methodologies, and practices of the application of legal skills in a field closely related to the duties to be filled AND at least two (2) years of specific experience defined as professional legal experience in areas such as: federal procurement/government contracts; federal appropriations law; the federal-agency budget-formulation process and procedures; fiscal law; federal information law (including the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and the Paperwork Reduction Act); rulemaking; external reporting requirements; and Federal court or administrative litigation.

B. I do not possess the specialized experience described above.

5. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of experience that you fully possess, which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Attorney-Advisor (Admin Law) at the GS-14 grade level.

A. I have at least four years of specialized experience which demonstrates the engagement of general law practices; or experience and knowledge of legal theories, or principles, methodologies, and practices of the application of legal skills in a field closely related to the duties to be filled AND at least three (3) years of specific experience defined as professional legal experience in areas such as: federal procurement/government contracts; federal appropriations law; the federal-agency budget-formulation process and procedures; fiscal law; federal information law (including the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and the Paperwork Reduction Act); rulemaking; external reporting requirements; and Federal court or administrative litigation.

B. I do not have the specialized experience described above.

6. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of experience that you fully possess, which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Attorney-Advisor (Admin Law) at the GS-15 grade level.

A. I have at least five years of experience, which consists of the following: one year of specialized experience which demonstrates the engagement of general law practices; or experience and knowledge of legal theories, or principles, methodologies, and practices of the application of legal skills in a field closely related to the duties to be filled AND at least four (4) years of specific experience defined as professional legal experience in areas such as: federal procurement/government contracts; federal appropriations law; the federal-agency budget-formulation process and procedures; fiscal law; federal information law (including the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and the Paperwork Reduction Act); rulemaking; external reporting requirements; and Federal court or administrative litigation.

B. I do not possess the specialized experience described above.

7. Which of the following describes your level of experience in federal procurement and government contracting, federal appropriations law, the federal agency budget-formulation process and procedures, and fiscal law?

A. I am considered an expert in this area. I have provided a wide-range of advice on the legally permissible uses of appropriated funds, advised on procurement-related matters (e.g., solicitation language, contract language, Federal Acquisition Regulations), and represented a party in all aspects of a federal contract bid protest, including making recommendations for corrective action, drafting briefs, engaging in settlement negotiations, and advising or assisting on all aspects of the protest.

B. I have some experience in this area. I have provided advice or performed substantive work in this area for at least one year.

C. I have studied or taken training courses on this area of law.

D. I have no experience or training in this area of law.

8. Which of the following describes your level of experience in federal information law?

A. I am considered an expert in this area. I have provided a wide-range of advice on FOIA, the Privacy Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, or government-records requirements, including applying the FOIA exemptions, processing FOIA appeals, or providing Privacy Act advice on new information collections.

B. I have some experience in this area. I have provided advice or performed substantive work in this area for at least one year.

C. I have studied or taken training courses on this area of law.

D. I have no experience or training in this area of law.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

9. Please select your experience with formulating positions on legal and policy issues pertaining to federal civilian administrative law.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

10. Perform complex legal analysis and present it effectively in writing.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

11. Presenting complex legal analysis orally.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

12. I certify, that to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in my application and in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in any part of this application, or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001). In addition, my eligibility may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding 'NO" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in my application and this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify that the information provided in this application and questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.

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