Clarification from the agency

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

The following are the duties of this position at GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Advise the Chief Counsel on the impact of proposed legislation on the U.S. Mint and the Treasury Department and keeps his/her supervisor advised of the legislative history of such legislation. The incumbent also represents the Mint in various third-party proceedings, such as hearings on discrimination complaints and labor arbitrations.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the Director of the Mint concerning the functions and activities of the Mint.
• Perform legal research in connection with all phases of the work of the U.S. Mint and makes recommendations or furnish advice to the Chief Counsel on the law applicable to the problems assigned to him/her.

Conditions of employment

• All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines.
• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• 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.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on
• May be required to undergo an income tax verification

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

For the GS-13:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: 18 months of pertinent legal experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.

Examples of such experience might include: Experience assisting an agency or client representative in administrative or judicial proceedings, preparing drafts of legal briefs for judicial or administrative proceedings, research matters involving general law to include personnel and labor law.

For the GS-12:
You must have 12 months of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.

Examples of such experience might include acting as an agency or client representative in administrative or judicial proceedings; preparing drafts of legal briefs for court proceedings; drafting legal memoranda regarding effects of proposed legislation or regulations; and drafting briefing papers on complex legal issues for senior government officials or private sector clients.

For the GS-11:
You must have 12 months of experience at the GS-09 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position;

OR

a judicial clerkship;

OR

a LL.M degree that requires one full year of graduate study;

OR

superior law student work or activities.

Examples of professional legal experience include the following: Preparing drafts of legal briefs for court proceedings, drafting legal memoranda regarding effects of proposed legislation or regulations, and drafting briefing papers on complex legal issues for senior government officials or private sector clients.

You must possess a J.D. or LL.B from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). You must submit your law school transcript at the time of application. An unofficial transcript may be submitted at the time of application; however, if selected you will be required to provide an official transcript.

If selected, you will be required to submit evidence of your bar membership if you are selected.

In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must meet proficiency levels in each of the following competencies:
Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills, Reasoning, Flexibility, Learning, Self-Management, Attention to Detail, Stress Tolerance, Customer Service, Integrity/Honesty and Teamwork.

How you will be evaluated

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

This announcement is issued under "Direct-Hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C 3304 and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
COMPETENCIES BULLETS (AUTO FILL)

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

• A solid and comprehensive understanding of the position; AND
• Be able to perform the required tasks efficiently; AND
• Be proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.

When U.S. Mint completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any 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 (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize yourrésumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view resume tips.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: Veterans Preference does not apply to the Direct Hire Authority. However, you are still encouraged to submit your documentation. Please see applicant guide for required documentation.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.

• A list of awards received (if applicable). DO NOT send copies of awards.
• A copy of your most recent completed performance appraisal.
• Transcripts
• Bar membership

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