Chief Counsel

Summary

The incumbent serves as Chief Counsel to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). The Chief Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the Director of BEP and his/her top officials with regard to the functions and activities of the Bureau. BEP designs, engraves, and prints all major items of financial character issued by the U.S. Government, such as paper currency, Treasury bonds, bills, notes, certificates, postage, certain customs stamps, and food coupons.

Duties

As Chief Counsel, you will: Direct an office responsible for advice and counsel concerning all aspects of the Bureau's operations, such as interpreting statutes and regulations and providing advice pertaining to all activities of the Bureau, including the procurement of supplies and services; Freedom of Information and Privacy Act matters; the Federal Tort Claims Act; and all employment-related matters. Interpret the statutes and regulations that concern the operations of the Bureau and prepare or direct preparation of legal opinions and memoranda with regard to these operations. Oversee the defense of employment and labor-related matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Federal Labor Relations Authority and labor arbitrators, and support the Bureau's negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. Oversee the defense of appeals connected with the Bureau's procurement activities before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and procurement protests before the Government Accountability Office. Assist the Department of Justice in the trial of civil actions before the U.S. Court of Claims and other Federal Courts involving the activities of the Bureau. Regularly confer with the key officials of the Bureau and advise such officials on the legal aspects of all matters arising within the administration of the Bureau, including currency design, labor-management relations, procurement, real property issues, and personnel administration.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have graduated from an accredited law school. Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed. An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period. Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Disclosure of Political Appointments: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your two (2) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Your resume must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to fulfill executive responsibilities typically required in SES positions, including: Directing the work of an organizational unit; Accountability for the success of one or more specific programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward organizational goals and periodically evaluates and makes appropriate adjustments to such goals;; Supervising the work of employees (other than personal assistants) at least 25% of the time; or Exercising important policy-making, policy-determining, or other executive functions Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Your resume must also clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). If you fail to do so, your application will be rated ineligible. If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES (this means you were previously employed as a Career SES employee and you successfully completed a one-year probationary period) or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by OPM, your resume must clearly state that you are a current career SES, eligible for reinstatement, or SES CDP certified and year of certification. You should ensure your qualifications are clearly outlined in your two-page resume. Separate narratives addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and/or the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) will not be accepted. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ): Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Your two-page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications. MTQ 1: Demonstrated expertise providing authoritative legal advice to senior officials on complex Federal statutory, regulatory, and administrative law matters. Experience must include interpreting laws and regulations, developing legal opinions or rulings, and drafting or reviewing legislation, regulations, or other legally significant policy instruments. MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience handling complex Federal procurement, contract, litigation, and claims matters. Experience must include advising on contract interpretation or negotiations, resolving procurement-related disputes or appeals, supporting Federal litigation, or evaluating the legal sufficiency and settlement of claims involving government operations. MTQ 3: Demonstrated ability to lead a legal office and provide independent, strategic counsel to senior executives on a broad range of operational and administrative legal matters. Experience must include directing and managing professional legal staff and advising on matters such as labor-management relations, personnel administration, real property, or proceedings before Federal administrative bodies. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your two-page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet all five of the ECQs. ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness. ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology. ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience. ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement. ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking. FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website: Executive Core Qualifications.

Evaluations

Following the close of this announcement, applications will be reviewed in accordance with the process outlined below: Initial Qualification Review: Applications will undergo an initial review by a Human Resources Specialist to determine applicant eligibility and verify that minimum qualification requirements for the position are met. Qualification Assessment: Applicants who meet eligibility and minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel to identify those candidates deemed best qualified. This assessment will be based on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, ECQs and MTQs must be fully addressed within the applicant's two-page resume. Separate narrative statements or supplemental documentation will not be accepted. Referral and Selection: Applicants determined to be among the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Referral does not guarantee selection or an interview. Executive Review Board (ERB): Final selection recommendations are subject to approval by the Department of the Treasury's Executive Review Board prior to the extension of a tentative offer. Qualification Review Board (QRB): Individuals selected for initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must receive approval from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Review Board. QRB certification is not required for non-competitive candidates, including current or former career SES members and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. 2. Follow the prompts to select your resume to be included with your application package. Your uploaded resume may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. 3. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. 4. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

Other information This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Veterans' Preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Legal and regulatory guidance Financial suitability Social security number request Privacy Act Signature and false statements Selective Service New employee probationary period