Senior Counsel to the Inspector General (Legislative Affairs)

Senior Counsel to the Inspector General (Legislative Affairs)

If you are ready to be part of an organization dedicated to serving our Nation, consider a career with the Department of Energy Office of Inspector General.

The Department of Energy OIG is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill its Senior Counsel for Legislative Affairs position in the immediate office of the Inspector General.

Bring your extensive legislative affairs experience to support the mission of strengthening the integrity, economy, and efficiency of the Department's programs.

Duties

As the Senior Counsel to the Inspector General (Legislative Affairs) you will :

• Serve as the primary coordinator of Congressional relations for the OIG, and the primary representative for the OIG in interactions with Congressional staff.
• Maintain regular communication with Congressional staff of DOE OIG's main oversight committees.
• Advise the Inspector General (IG) on all matters involving interaction with members of Congress, monitoring legislative activity, providing comments on legislative proposals, drafting testimony and Congressional correspondence, and responding to requests from Congress.
• Facilitate briefings of high-level officials to include Congressional members and senior Federal officials.
• Attend various Congressional hearings on energy-related matters and report back to the IG.
• Prepare and review testimony for the IG and Senior Staff as they testify before Congressional committees, assuring that testimony, presentations, and other statements are accurate and timely.
• Develop and execute a program for IG meetings with key chairs and ranking members, monitoring developments on legislation relevant to the OIG and work directly and through the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency legislative committee to promote legislation to enhance OIG authorities generally, and for the OIG in particular.
• Serve as a representative for the OIG with high level officials within and outside the Department, other federal agencies, congressional oversight committees.
• Makes legal and policy recommendations based upon research, analysis, and the evaluation of expert information.
• Use legal training, practical experience and knowledge of OIG and Department personnel and activities to advise the IG on matters affecting the mission of the OIG and the efficiency of the Department.

Salary

$147,649 - $221,900 / year

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program
• Males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278) : If you are selected for this position, you will be required to file this report prior to entry to duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government Act of 1978.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance
• Will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program
• Must have an active BAR membership and be in good standing. If selected, must maintain an active BAR membership in good standing while employed as an attorney with DOE OIG.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess all of the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed at the GS-15 level or a higher grade level equivalency.

These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, work experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading and managing a comprehensive program in a complex organization.

Professional Technical Qualifications : A supplemental narrative must be submitted separately addressing each PTQ listed below.

No more than one (1) page per PTQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. PTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments.

Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following PTQs :

• Demonstrated applied knowledge of the federal legislative process, including Congressional procedures, practices, and guidelines for proposing and monitoring new legislation and communicating legislative goals.
• Demonstrated experience in providing expert advice to leadership on congressional matters and conveying priorities to congressional stakeholders;

communicating effectively and credibly with congressional staff; drafting or responding to congressional inquiries; and drafting accurate and compelling Congressional materials.

Demonstrated experience and expertise representing an organization in formal and informal interactions with high-level internal and external stakeholders.

Duties included delivering oral and written communication on sensitive and controversial issues to a wide variety of audiences, such as the organization head and Executive Staff members, Members of Congress and their staffs, counterparts in other agencies, Departmental officials, or industry groups.

Education

Basic Education Requirement : Applicants must possess a JD degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LLM (Master of Laws) degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a JD).

Foreign Education : To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.

S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected.

An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree.

Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment.

Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Other Information

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE OIG.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Required Documents

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

If you fail to submit required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated "ineligible."

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.

You must submit :

ALL APPLICANTS - An executive level resume, no to exceed 5-pages, that supports your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

Ensure that you address the PTQs attached as supplemental narrative documentation.

• ALL APPLICANTS - PTQ Narrative (no more than one page per PTQ, 12 pt font, 1-inch margins).
• ALL APPLICANTS - Transcripts - A copy of your law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an institution accredited by the American Bar Association.

In addition, a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable). Once selected and prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official transcript for both college and law school.

ALL APPLICANTS - Proof that you are an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.

S. territory, or the District of Columbia.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required items specified in the Required Documents section.

You must submit a complete application online by 11 : 59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

We will not accept faxed or e-mailed applications or resumes.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Learn more about federal benefits.

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