Chief of Staff and Deputy General Counsel

*RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION*

Serves as the Inspector Generals (IGs) principal advisor and personal representative on all matters related to the IGs policy regulatory managerial and operational responsibilities. Ensures that issues and matters presented to the IG are fully researched analyzed evaluated and documented prior to formal or informal consideration and decision-making.

Ensures that all briefing materials and background documentation prepared for the IG are accurate timely comprehensive and responsive to the IGs priorities and concerns.

Applies broad knowledge of agency policies programs and operations including controversial or sensitive issues to ensure actions and recommendations are aligned with the IGs strategic objectives and immediate priorities.

Participates in policy discussions planning groups staff meetings and special confidential meetings to remain informed of agency-wide issues and to coordinate the execution and follow-up of resulting action items.

Directs and manages staff activities and interactions. Ensures effective internal and external communication by conveying the IGs priorities and directives to OIG staff agency executives and other key stakeholders. Assigns tasks establishes deadlines tracks progress and identifies short- and long-term action items to ensure timely completion of the IGs objectives. Provides regular status updates on major initiatives.

Oversees and monitors briefings on significant problems and controversial policy or program issues. Reviews and evaluates documents submitted for IG review and directs the preparation of background materials on matters of particular concern to the IG.

Coordinates and follows up on inquiries and action items with senior officials and external stakeholders as appropriate. Periodically briefs the IG on significant issues and ensures the IG is kept fully informed of liaison activities.

Maintains awareness of issues affecting the nuclear industry (domestic and international) the energy sector and climate-related matters with particular sensitivity to legislative political and oversight activities on Capitol Hill and concerns raised by external stakeholders.

As directed by the IG provides legal support to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) including occasional support to and back-up of the General Counsel on legal matters affecting OIG operations.

May be required to handle review access and protect classified sensitive or otherwise protected information the unauthorized disclosure of which could cause exceptionally grave damage to national security.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
• Successful completion of a background investigation resulting in a Q clearance is required as well as the ability to maintain the Q clearance.
• This position is covered and subject to prohibited securities rules.
• Filing of the Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 278e)
• You must be a member of the Bar in good standing.
• You must have a law degree from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:You must be a current member of a Bar in good standing admitted to practice before any court of the United States the District of Columbia or the highest court of any State territory or possession of the United States.

Specialized Experience:In addition to meeting the basic entry requirements listed above you must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to the GS-14 grade reflecting a high level of professional legal competence. This experience includes applying legal principles practices and precedents; interpreting and applying federal law such as the Inspector General Act of 1978 as amended Administrative Procedure Act Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act EEO and personnel statutes (including Merit Systems Protection Board and Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation) Special Counsel and Whistleblower Protection statutes Title 18 U.S.C. et seq. Atomic Energy Act and Energy Reorganization Act False Claims Act and Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act; and analyzing judicial decisions government regulations and agency and federal case law to exercise independent legal judgment in handling a wide range of complex and/or sensitive legal matters.

You must also have extensive experience in conducting legal research preparing legal papers and reviewing documents for legal sufficiency.

Typically at least one year of this experience should be comparable in complexity and responsibility to the kind of work normally assigned at the grade 14 level or higher in the federal service or equivalent.

Evaluation Criteria:Candidates will be evaluated on the criteria listed below. Your resume should include information that is clear concise and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs activities and/or issues involved; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions as they relate to the evaluation addition to your resume you may use the available space provided to supply additional information regarding your qualifications for this position.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• Strong knowledge and a thorough understanding of both general and OIG-specific legal principles and practices including OIG and agency-specific legislation related federal statutes and regulations applicable precedents and other legal instruments or concepts associated with the OIGs role in the agency. Prior experience in a federal Office of the Inspector General is preferred but not required.

• Broad knowledge of the mission functions organization and regulatory practices of both the NRC and the DNFSB.

• Extensive knowledge of criminal and administrative law especially laws applying to federal agency audits and investigations as well as the ability to convey this knowledge effectively during consultations with OIG management and during meetings with NRC/DNFSB officials and other parties outside the OIG. Given our law enforcement functions prior experience as a state or federal prosecutor is preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate the oversight of a broad range of complex technical policy and programmatic activities; to facilitate or carry out diverse responsibilities with significant policy implications; to perform effectively in an operational environment characterized by high visibility and meaningful impacts from decisions; and to provide sound legal advice and counsel to senior staff in agency matters.

• Highly developed interpersonal organizational and negotiation skills; ability to meet and deal effectively at a policy level with a broad range of senior management and technical officials; and strong skill in establishing relationships and achieving cooperation and consensus among parties or entities with diverse and often-conflicting views or objectives.

• Advanced skills in oral and written communication sufficient to effectively convey and present complex detailed information of a technical or policy nature to the Inspector General other OIG managers NRC Commissioners DNFSB Members senior NRC and DNFSB managers and representatives of other institutions agencies and organizations. A writing sample may be required from candidate finalists.

NOTE:Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration.