Join the team! Every U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) employee is proud to be a part of a team that works together to assure that the products you use every day are safe.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT that will remain open until February 19, 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. This position is located in the Division of Enforcement & Litigation, Office of Compliance and Field Operations.
The Office identifies & investigates potentially hazardous products; enforces mandatory standards & regulations; negotiates voluntary recalls, other corrective actions & civil penalties; conducts administrative litigation to obtain mandatory recalls; supports Department of Justice in civil cases brought on behalf of CPSC; and assists in the drafting & review of rules and regulations affecting CPSC's compliance and enforcement authority.An attorney in the Division of Enforcement & Litigation will: Identify new matters to investigate based on internal and external data and newly emerging technologies; Investigate whether consumer products present substantial product hazards; Negotiate voluntary corrective actions with manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers; Determine investigative and legal strategies; Recommend whether cases should be closed, resolved informally or litigated; Litigate administrative actions seeking mandatory product recalls, including drafting pleadings and motions; Represent the Agency at hearings, trials, and appeals; Investigate and negotiate civil penalties stemming from violations of Acts administered by the Commission; Advise on and recommend referral of matters to the Department of Justice (DOJ); Provide legal advice related to regulations and policy affecting the Commission's compliance and enforcement authority.
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-11: In addition to the basic requirement and qualifying specialized experience, applicants must have either: (1) one year of experience as a practicing attorney; OR (2) a second professional law degree (LL.M) OR (3) J.D. or LL.B degree with superior law student work or activities.
Superior Law School Achievement is demonstrated by one of the following: Academic standing in the upper 1/3 of the law school graduating class Work or achievement of significance on his/her law school's official law review or journal Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif or obtaining the highest grade in a course Participating in a moot court, trial or arbitration competition or membership on such a team which represents the law school in competition with other law schools Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid or clinical law program as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation Significant summer law office clerk experience or internship 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 to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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 $85447 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2027-02-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-20 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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