Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of Chief Counsel. As an Attorney-Advisor (General), you will be responsible for representing the Bureau before administrative forums, providing legal opinions, advice, and counsel on all programs of the Bureau. The position reports to the Deputy Chief Counsel. Experience in Federal sector labor and employment litigation and counseling is desirable. The major responsibilities are defined in Title 31 of the US Code. Responsibilities As an Attorney-Advisor (General), you will: Provide legal advice, counsel, guidance and interpretation in one or more of the following legal areas: Federal Sector Labor & Employment law, Federal Ethics law, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Litigation, General and Administrative law, Federal Procurement law, Intellectual Property law, copyright and licensing issues arising from currency note design and public sales products, and Federal Tort Claims Act. Represent the Bureau in administrative or judicial proceedings. Perform exhaustive and detailed research on complicated legal matters and recommend a course of action to the Deputy Chief Counsel and Chief Counsel and, on occasion, to Bureau senior management officials. Analyze, research, and reach conclusions on extremely difficult and complex factual, legal, and policy issues. Apply the pertinent laws, regulations, decisions, and such other precedential materials as may be available to him/her in order to reach his/her conclusions; and examine problems on which the Bureau Director, the Chief Counsel, or other senior Bureau officials will act. Draft legal opinions in memorandum or letter form addressed to the various Bureau offices served by the Office, to pertinent Departmental offices, or to other agencies, Federal and States, or members of the public. Requirements Conditions of Employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable). Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: Applicants MUST:(1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.; from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) ABA Approved Law Schools; (2) be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and(3) meet all specialized experience requirements as described in the vacancy announcement. For the GS-14: 24 months of pertinent legal experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of such experience might include: Considerable experience in acting as an agency or client representative in administrative or judicial proceedings, preparing drafts of legal briefs for complex judicial or administrative proceedings, advises on matters involving general law to include personnel and labor law. For the GS-13: 18 months of pertinent legal experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of such experience might include: Experience assisting an agency or client representative in administrative or judicial proceedings, preparing drafts of legal briefs for judicial or administrative proceedings, research matters involving general law to include personnel and labor law. In addition to the qualification requirements identified above, in accordance with Treasury's Department-wide policy on employment in the excepted service (HCIS 302), one year of time-in-grade is required prior to being placed into a Treasury position at the next higher grade level if the attorney worked in the federal government with the previous 52 weeks. Education Department of Treasury Office of General Counsel; Directive No. 2: Attorney positions do have an education requirement. Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D. For positions with an education requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A two-year probationary period may be required. The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.