Senior Ethics Advisor

The minimum pay for this position is $147,469. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. This position is eligible for tele-work based on supervisory approval.

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Failure to meet basic qualification requirements and all mandatory technical qualifications listed automatically disqualifies an applicant.

The Senior Ethics Advisor position is located in the Departmental Ethics Office, Office of the Solicitor. The Departmental Ethics Office is responsible for implementation and legal support within DOI under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 and all other statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders applicable to ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial disclosure matters.

The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities:

1. Responsible for providing the most senior employees of the Department with this advice and counsel in an accurately, timely, and consistent manner.
2. Works directly with the White House Counsel's Office and OGE on nomination packages for PAS officials and the OSC on Hatch Act compliance issues to ensure there are no conflicts of interest or political activities that would limit or prevent the highest-level Department employees from proceeding to appointment to a position or performing in their position in a compliant manner once confirmed.
3. Responsible for assisting the DAEO in managing the ethics program, including the program requirements applicable to the highest-level employees at the Department.
4. The incumbent maintains a close working relationship with the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget, and with all human resources offices within the Department to help ensure that the work of the bureau/office ethics staff in the Departmental Ethics Office is undertaken in a manner consistent with Department guidance.
5. The incumbent provides expert proactive counseling to client officials and representational advocacy services in litigation, arbitration, and mediation and works with the Department's bureaus and offices to implement the appropriate advice and counsel.
6. The Senior Ethics Advisor formulates and sets legal policy and standards of practice in the Departmental Ethics Office.

Applicants who meet all the mandatory technical qualifications will be evaluated by a panel to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. This evaluation will determine which applicants are best qualified. Total background, including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed. This information will be obtained from the application package, including the required narrative statements for the technical qualifications described in this vacancy.

• $147,469 - $221,900/year

• Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance level for this position.
• Ability to pass pre or post-employment drug screens (if applicable based on clearance level).
• Must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• Participation in direct deposit is required.

Applicants who meet all the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ's) will be evaluated by a panel to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. Total background, including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed. This information will be obtained from the application package, including the required Mandatory Technical Qualification narrative statement(s) described above and listed below:

1. Expert knowledge of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Hatch Act, and other applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and administrative and judicial decisions pertaining to procurement integrity, fraud, financial disclosure, criminal conflict of interest, conduct, and government ethics, and ability to interpret and apply legal authorities, precedents, and administrative guidance.
2. Demonstrated technical competence to provide the timely and accurate advice and counsel of the Departmental Ethics Office at the most senior levels of an organization, with a focus on the complex areas of conflicts of interest and the application of various remedies, including recusals for the most senior level officials of the Department.

Applicants must have a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be current members in good standing of a bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or commonwealth of the United States. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

1. REQUIRED Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:

• Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
• Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
• Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
• Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
• Duties and accomplishments
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor's name and phone number
• Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
• Salary
• Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
• Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. REQUIRED A narrative statement addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ's) - experience (paid and unpaid), education, training, awards, and/or self-development activities as related to each qualification requirement. You must title each MTQ separately to ensure each MTQ is appropriately addressed. Failure to title and address each MTQ separately will result in your disqualification.

3. REQUIRED-Only If Applicable: Proof of your degree, which would be outlined in the basic education requirement section if applicable. Proof will consist of unofficial transcripts, which must be attached to this application for consideration to determine basic eligibility.

4. REQUIRED if applicable: If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth.

5. (REQUIRED if applicable) CTAP/ICTAP: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must submit proof of eligibility.

6. REQUIRED if applicable - SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION: If you are applying under a special hiring authority, submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.

7. REQUIRED if applicable - VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA) DOCUMENTATION: If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.

8. REQUIRED - If selected, you must provide (1) a copy of your unofficial transcript that shows that you have successfully graduated from an accredited law school; and (2) documentation showing proof of good standing in a bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or commonwealth of the United States. Failure to provide your unofficial transcript and proof of good standing of a bar prior to onboarding will result in disqualification.

All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy, with the exception of (1) your unofficial transcript and (2) your proof of good standing in a bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or commonwealth of the United States. Failure to attach any of the other documentation listed above which proves your eligibility for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position.

REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Applicants must submit all the required information.

Your Resume must include the required information listed below:

• Vacancy Announcement Number and Position Title
• Your full name, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail and mailing address.
• Job titles (include series and grade if Federal job), salaries, employers' names and addresses, supervisors' names and phone numbers (indicate if we may contact your current and former supervisors), duties, starting and ending dates and hours per week of paid or non-paid work experience that relates to this vacancy.
• Job-related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards, publications and special accomplishments.
• Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Your resume should clearly demonstrate the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ's) required by this vacancy announcement.

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