Counsel, CG-0905-15
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Description: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is looking of Counsel, CG-0905-15 right now, this vacancy will be assigned in Virginia. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. .
This position is located in the Legal Division, Corporate, Consumer, Insurance, and Legislation Branch, Contracts and Risk Management Unit, Outside Counsel Management Group, A! rlington, VA of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides advice and counsel on issues related to diversity and the Legal Division's Minority and Women Owned Law Firm (MWOLF) program for the FDIC. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Registration with the Selective Service.
Employment Conditions
This position requires frequent overnight travel. DUTIES:
- Provides legal advice and counsel on issues related to diversity and the Legal Division's Minority and Women Owned Law Firm (MWOLF) program.
- Responsible for overseeing the Legal Division's diversity initiatives, MWOLF outreach events, coordination with the Office of Diversity and Economic Opportunity (ODEO) and providing advice to senior Legal Division management officials regarding changes in statutes or regulations regarding the utilization of outside counsel law firms generally and MWOLFs specifically. Advises staff and management on matters rela! ted to the use of outside counsel with a focus on increased ut! ilization of MWOLFs.
- Organizes and conducts periodic roundtable events with outside counsel, MWOLFs and in-house attorneys to facilitate relationship building, co-counseling and knowledge sharing among firms regarding FDIC issues.
- Responsible for identifying best practices related to diversity in engaging and retaining outside counsel and promoting inclusion of MWOLFs.
- Prepares and interprets diversity and MWOLF related directives, policies and procedures, and independently recommends a course of action when requested.
- Monitors compliance with all applicable directives, regulations, and policies and procedures related to the MWOLF program. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Applicants eligible for CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Program) or ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 or higher in the online assessment to be determined "well qualified" for this position. For more information, click here .
Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position by the closing date OR within 30 calendar days of the closing date to be eligible for this position.
Bar membership required.
Moderate Risk Position - Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your resume will be reviewed, including the online assessment questionnaire, to assess your ability to perform this jo! b. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for! further review and consideration. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your resume, your overall qualifications assessment may be adversely affected.
The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of corporate law, constitutional law and administrative proceedings.
2. Ability to synthesize and analyze intricate legal concepts and to generate clear, concise legal memoranda with respect to these issues.
3. Knowledge of contracting methods.
4. Skill in applying subject matter principles and practices, including one or more of the following: acquisitions, diversity, gender or racial disparity issues, federal and state statutes and regulations regarding procurement of goods and services.
5. Knowledge of programs involving minority and women owned law firms, and minority business enterprises.
6. Abil! ity to develop business plans that focus on increased participation by underrepresented groups.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
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BENEFITS:
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
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Relocation benefits may be provided in accordance with FDIC's General Travel Regulations. OTHER INFORMATION:
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here .
If selecte! d, you may be required to serve a trial period.
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If you! were eligible to this vacancy, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Interested on this vacancy, just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This vacancy will be opened on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:49:09 GMT
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