USA Staffing

Position Title: Trial Attorney
Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Announcement Number: TAX-ATTCES-23-DW-22 Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023

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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 applying for eligibility based on the Schedule A hiring authority for the employment of persons with severe physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities?
Schedule A refers to a special hiring authority that gives Federal agencies an optional, and potentially quicker, way to hire individuals with disabilities. Applying under Schedule A offers an exception to the traditional competitive hiring process. You can apply for jobs using Schedule A, if you are a person with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability. Learn more about Schedule A...

Notes about Schedule A eligibility:

You must provide "proof of a disability" documentation with your application, stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
Veterans with a 30% (or greater) disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can qualify for Schedule A by submitting your VA Letter as part of your application and by claiming this eligibility option.
Appointments under Schedule A are in the Excepted Service, but are eligible for conversion to the Competitive Service after 2 years with a successful performance rating and at the recommendation of management. (If you are already in a competitive service appointment, you would be converted back to the excepted service if you take an appointment under Schedule A.)

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a Veteran with a Service-connected disability of 30% or more?

You may qualify as a disabled Veteran if you separated from active duty under honorable conditions, and you must have a service-connected disability rating of 30% of more, as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs. You may also qualify for this eligibility if you were awarded a Purple Heart for your service. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources...

To verify your eligibility: You must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) form, please submit the Member #4 copy. Additionally, you will need to submit the SF-15, Application of 10-point Veterans Preference form, and your VA Letter with the disability rating.

A. Yes

B. No

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

1. Warning Statement: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your responses are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position. Note: If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.

A. Yes, I agree with the warning statement above and will not overstate or understate my level of experience and demonstrated capability.

B. No, I do not agree with the warning statement above and will overstate or understate my level of experience and demonstrated capability.

2. I have at least three years of full-time post-J.D. litigation experience as of the closing date of this announcement.

A. Yes, I have at least three years of full-time post-J.D. litigation experience as of the closing date of this announcement.

B. No, I do not have at least three years of full-time post-J.D. litigation experience as of the closing date of this announcement.

3. I have a J.D. degree. I am an active member of the bar, and licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state or territory of the United States and/or of the District of Columbia. Note: If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.

A. Yes, I have a J.D. degree, and I am an active member of the bar, and licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state or territory of the United States and/or of the District of Columbia.

B. No, I do not have a J.D. degree, and/or I am not an active member of the bar, and licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state or territory of the United States and/or of the District of Columbia.

4. To be eligible for a GS-15 position, you must have at least four or more years of litigation or other relevant post-law school graduation experience.

A. Yes, I have at least four or more years of litigation or other relevant post-law school graduation experience.

B. No, I do not have at least four or more years of litigation or other relevant post-law school graduation experience.

5. Please choose the item below that best describes your citizenship:

A. I am a citizen of the United States.

B. I am lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B).

C. I am admitted as a refugee (under 8 U.S.C. 1157) and have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible.

D. I have been granted asylum (under 8 U.S.C. 1158) and have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible.

E. I am not a U.S. citizen but I am an officer or employee of the United States.

F. None of the above. I am not a U.S. citizen and I do not meet any of the other criteria listed above.

6. Certification of Information Accuracy: I have taken an opportunity to review my responses to ensure their accuracy. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included 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 this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. 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. Note: If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in 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 questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I do not understand the information provided above.

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