Join the team! This position is located in the Headquarters Office of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Division of General Law (GCGL), in the office of General Counsel. GCGL is responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations regarding many areas of law including labor & employment law, ethics (Standards of Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch), fiscal law, procurement, intellectual property and numerous other areas.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT that will remain open until March 5, 2027. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and positions will be filled when the need arises or as vacancies occur to meet immediate and future hiring needs. This announcement may be amended to extend the deadline or close early without prior notice at the discretion of the agency, based on administrative or operational needs.
Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials promptly. The duty location is Washington, DC. This is not a remote position. While required to work effectively in all areas as listed above, it is desirable for the incumbent of this position to have substantive experience with labor and employment law, including litigation before the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Experience in government ethics law is also highly desirable. The primary responsibilities of this position include: Prepares legal opinions, interpretations, and recommendations with respect to statutes, regulations, and executive orders. Provides legal advice and recommendations to the Commission and other organizational components of the Commission on ethics, fiscal law, privacy, intellectual property, and other general law areas.
Reviews documents prepared by operating staff for legal sufficiency, e.g. contracts, procurement solicitations, interagency agreements, and directives, etc. Drafts and prepares certain Commission regulations and policies (e.g., government ethics). Represents the Commission before administrative law judges and administrative boards.
Participates in discussions, meetings, and conferences with Commission staff and officials in proposing policy and implementation of regulations and statutes. Coordinates and consults with the Department of Justice, Office of Government Ethics, the Government Accountability Office, the Office of Management and Budget, General Services Administration, and other federal agencies.
Basic Requirement: All applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. All applicants are required to provide proof of current, active bar membership/good standing.
GS-12: In addition to the basic requirement and qualifying specialized experience, applicants must have either: (1) two years of experience as a practicing attorney); OR (2) one year of experience as a practicing attorney and a second professional law degree (LL.M). GS-13: In addition to basic requirement and qualifying specialized experience, applicants must have three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
GS-14: In addition to basic requirement and qualifying specialized experience, applicants must have four years of experience as a practicing attorney. ALL applicants must also submit proof of successful completion of education requirements. This proof may consist of a law school transcript or other documentation which provides clear and specific proof of education, such as a diploma. A copy of an SF-50 only is not adequate proof of meeting the education requirements.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You MUST provide transcripts with your application to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. All education claimed by applicants will be verified.
CPSC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, life and health insurance, Long Term Care insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account program, and retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan).
CPSC also offers a broad array of work-life flexibilities and services to employees such as, flexible work schedules, teleworking, transit subsidies, fitness center, and employee assistance and wellness programs.
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This position is with Consumer Product Safety Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2027-03-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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