Summary

This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, Office of Legal Counsel. As Counsel to the Inspector General, you will work with the Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) to develop and carry out programs mandated by the Inspector General Act, and its amendments and provide guidance and support to the IG, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and AIGs, as a strategic business advisor.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

Duties

As Counsel to the Inspector General, you will:

Independently provide the full range of professional legal services and advice with respect to the formulation, coordination, revision, and execution of the entire OIG program. As requested by the Department of Justice (DOJ), provide additional support as special prosecutors or Special Assistant United States Attorneys.
At the request of the IG or DIG, represent the agency before HUD, DOJ, the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency (including the Council of Counsels), state and local governments, and other organizations. Speak for the IG and DIG in regard to the IG's legal opinions concerning all OIG-related issues.
Review and analyze all internal program policies and formulate new policies through negotiation, the setting of precedents, and the continual analysis of the scope of the IG Act and its amendments.
Direct the legal program of the Office of Inspector General through a staff of attorneys.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Complete a 1-year SES probationary period, unless already completed.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_?ll/of0306.pdf).
Complete an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report annually.
Undergo appropriate tax checks.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System (https://www.sss.gov/) or are exempt from having to do so.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9).
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
You may be subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing.
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Qualifications

This position has been designated as a Career Reserved position and will be filled on a career basis. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirement - Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of progressively responsible leadership experience indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications. 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. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement will disqualify the applicant.

Evidence must be provided that clearly demonstrates the applicant has the necessary level of executive potential, skills, abilities, specialized knowledge, and technical qualifications to perform as a SES executive. This evidence must include clear, concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and long-range planning.

NOTE: A resume-based application method for this position, so you should ensure your qualifications are clearly outlined in your resume. ECQ responses are not required.

The best qualified candidates will be determined by assessing experience, education, awards, performance appraisals, and supervisory evaluations for this position. These assessments will be made against the Executive Core Qualifications and other technical requirements of the position.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

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.
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.
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
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.
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Fundamental Competencies - Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation are cross-cutting and provide the foundation for success in each ECQ.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to perform the duties of the position. You must demonstrate all of the MTQs to be rated as eligible for this position.

MTQ 1: Substantial knowledge of and demonstrated experience leading teams that provide legal advice supporting an Office of Inspector General, Federal agency, or organization participating in Federal programs, including demonstrated experience providing legal advice related to oversight, compliance, and/or enforcement in federal programs.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience analyzing complex legal problems, making sound decisions, and providing timely legal and policy advice to senior leaders of an organization.
MTQ 3: Demonstrated experience handling or supervising litigation in Federal court or before administrative bodies.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar. (Include in your resume the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.)

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Additional information

Other Information:

Veterans' Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
Executive Branch agencies are prohibited by law from accepting or considering political recommendations and are required to return any political recommendations to the sender.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board.
An initial appointment to an SES position is contingent on approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
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. 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.
In order to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reporting requirements, Treasury's Common Service Center (TCSC) is asking applicants to complete the Race and National Origin (RNO) information during the application process. This information will be kept confidential and anonymous, and will only be used for demographic reporting purposes. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The recruitment application process for this position is the RESUME-BASED method. Evidence of the ECQs/MTQs must be clearly demonstrated in your resume. Narrative statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and/or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) will not be accepted or considered in the evaluation process.

We recommend that you emphasize your level of responsibility, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments (including the results of your actions) in your resume.

Initial review of your application will be conducted by a Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements of this position. Qualified applicants will be reviewed by a pre-liminary rating panel to determine which applicants will advance to the final evaluation round, consisting of a structured interview panel that will assess candidates against the ECQs and MTQs identified in this JOA. After completion of the structured interviews, the rating panelists will recommend the best qualified applicants for certification. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for selection consideration and possible interview.

Selectee recommendations will be required to receive Treasury Executive Review Board approval before a tentative job offer is made.

NOTE: Selectees will be required to participate and receive approval from OPM's Qualification Review Board in order to be approved, as OPM Qualification Review Board certification is required (for competitive eligible applicants). QRB approval is not required for Non-competitive candidates.

Required Documents

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.

ALL APPLICANTS (REQUIRED):

1. Resume (ECQ experience and competency level should be listed in your resume). NOTE: Your resume must be 2 pages or less. Human resources personnel will only review the first two pages if resume exceeds the 2-page maximum length. Narrative ECQ/MTQ responses will not be accepted or considered, but you must show how you possess these requirements within the resume narrative.

2. A copy of your most recent supervisory performance appraisal date within the last year with a final rating.

3. Law School transcript showing a degree conferred date. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application, but an official transcript will be required upon selection.
4. Proof of current bar membership of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

CURRENT OR PREVIOUS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR CANDIDATES THAT HAVE COMPLETED A CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (REQUIRED):

1. If you successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP), you must submit a copy of your Qualifications Review Board certification.
2. If you are a current, retired, or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, for verification of current or prior Federal employment status, if applicable.

How to Apply

HUD OIG has partnered with the Treasury's Common Service Center (TCSC) to provide certain personnel services to its organization. TCSC's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.

A complete on-line application will require the submission of the following: resume with responses to the mandatory ECQs and MTQs and supporting documentation (see list of required and recommended documents above).

The following instructions outline the application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday

Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.

The agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

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.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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.
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.
Once the online application is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center

Phone

304-480-7300

Email

hudiginquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov

Address

Office of Legal Counsel
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US

Next steps

To verify the status of your application:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login)
2. Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.

For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
If you wish to make changes/update to your application and the vacancy is still open, click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/13/2026 to 01/26/2026

Salary

$151,661 to - $228,000 per year

Pay scale & grade

ES 00

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

District of Columbia, DC

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Senior Executive

Promotion potential

00

Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney

Supervisory status

Yes

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

National security

Financial disclosure

Yes

Bargaining unit status

No

Announcement number

26-HUD OIG-12863585-SES

Control number

854182800

US Office of Inspector General

ABOUT_COMPANY

Supervisory Criminal Investigator

General Counsel

Counsel to the Inspector General