Chief Counsel

Under the authority of the Inspector General Act of 1978 and under the general direction of the Deputy Inspector General the OIG Chief Counsel oversees the full range of legal services provided to the Inspector General and OIG employees. The OIG Chief Counselprovides status updates to the Inspector General and senior leaders on significant matters;directs OIGs legal program to provide opinions on laws andregulations pertaining to the conduct findings and recommendations of OIG audits and investigations; analysesquestions regarding OIG authority general management criminal and transportation-related laws; assistsas requested by Offices of United States Attorneys regarding criminal cases investigated by OIG Special Agents; supports litigationas requested by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Federal Court actions involving OIG operations authority or activities; representsOIG interests in civil and administrative proceedings; reviewsproposed Departmental legislation regulations and policies to determine OIG impacts; administersOIGs ethics Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) programs; and supportsOIGs Office of Administration including advice on employment procurement and financial management laws and regulations. The OIG Chief Counsel maintains professional working relationships with the Office of the Secretarys General Counsel Operating Administrations Chief Counsels and DOJ to consult with them as appropriate on audit investigative or management issues of mutual addition the OIG Chief Counsel participates in the Council of Counsels to Inspectors General (CCIG) community working group.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This position requires a top secret clearance. Drug testing required.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278e) is required within 30 days.
• Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

NOTE: Persons newly appointed to an SES position will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES) you must show in your resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume -NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) or the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ).

It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility scope and complexity of programs managed and program accomplishments and results. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge skills and abilities. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated executive-level experience addressing complex legal issues relating to audits and evaluations of Federal programs and operations and legal issues relating to criminal civil and administrative investigations of Federal programs employees contractors and grantees.
2. Demonstrated executive-level experience addressing Federal legal issues relating to procurement appropriations litigation procedures employee relations ethics the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
3. Knowledge of the legal authorities that govern an Office of Inspector General including but not limited to the Inspector General Act of 1978 as amended and demonstrated executive-level experience working with the Department of Justice Congress Office of Management and Budget other Offices of Inspector General or other Government agencies.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the ECQs that must be clearly described in your resume.

ECQ 1 Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.Knowledge of the American System of Government Commitment to the Rule of Law Civic-Mindedness.

ECQ 2 Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Fiscal Responsibility Managing Resources Leveraging Technology.

ECQ 3 Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.Technical Skill Problem Solving Agility and Resilience.

ECQ 4 Leading People:This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.Accountability Developing Others Executive Judgement.

ECQ 5 Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.Operational Mindset Innovation Strategic Thinking.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead you should attach proof (e.g. SF-50 Certification by OPMs SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website( must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Associationand be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state territory of the United States the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.