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Summary: The General Services Administration—a leader in technology modernization across the federal government—seeks a motivated attorney with an interest in learning about new technologies and areas of the law. As an Assistant General Counsel in the agency’s Technology Law Division, this attorney will provide client-centered legal support to GSA’s technology-focused components—an opportunity to serve the public and work with emerging technologies to drive innovation in a dynamic and compliant way.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is leading technology modernization across the federal government. GSA partners with other agencies to transform the way they build, buy, and share technology. And, by using innovative methodologies and technologies, GSA helps federal agencies to improve the public’s digital experience with the government. For example, Login.gov—an authentication and identity verification system that is designed and developed by GSA’s Technology and Transformation Services—provides secure access to online government services, while reducing costs for taxpayers and federal agencies.

To support GSA’s commitment to advancing its technology-based programs, the agency’s General Counsel recently announced the creation of a new Technology Law Division within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), and now seeks a highly motivated attorney to join a growing team of attorneys who are closely integrated with GSA’s technology-based programs—where attorneys sit alongside clients to drive innovation in a dynamic and compliant way.

The incumbent provides legal advice and assistance to the Office of GSA IT, Technology Modernization Fund Program Management Office, and the Technology Transformation Services on matters involving compliance with laws, regulations, and standards; legal policy matters, audits, and oversight; intellectual property; fiscal law; privacy; and compliance with technology related laws, regulations, standards, and legal policy matters.

Major Duties:

• Incumbent will also provide oral and/or written advice as requested, reviewing regulations and other issuances for legal sufficiency, interpreting statutes, regulations, and other authorities, writing legal opinions as required, and rendering legal assistance in whatever other form is required to respond appropriately to requests from officials within GSA's technology-based programs.
• Renders oral legal advice to operating personnel on a wide variety of questions on which precedent and agency policies are not well established.
• Develops, analyzes and comments on proposed and new legislation, interprets laws, and performs liaison with other agencies as needed.
• The incumbent will provide legal support to other GSA offices on fiscal and administrative law matters such as appropriations, interagency agreements, privacy, federal records, FOIA, oversight, technology standards, and other related areas of the law.
• Serves as a Deputy Standards of Conduct Counselor to provide advice to Technology Law Division clients on their obligations under authorities that establish standards of conduct for Federal employees.
• Represents the Technology Law Division in conferences or meetings with top officials of other Federal departments and agencies on matters involving legal questions regarding fiscal and administrative law matters such as appropriations, interagency agreements, privacy, federal records, FOIA, oversight, technology standards, and other related areas of the law.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must have registered with the Selective Service
• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Serve a one year trial period, if required.
• Complete a “Declaration of Federal Employment” (OF-306) to determine suitability for Federal employment.
• 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 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Training and development
• Flexible work schedules and telework
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
• Selective Service

• Benefits

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  You will have access to many benefits including:

  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Flexible work schedules and telework
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Training and development
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development

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• How to Apply

  Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

  To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

  • Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
  • Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
  • Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
  • Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).

  
  

  
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  Agency contact information

  Michael Lowery

  Phone

  202-227-5396

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  GSA, Office of General Counsel
  General Services Administration
  OHRM, Staff Offices HR Services Center
  1800 F Street NW,
  Washington, District of Columbia 20405
  United States

  Next steps

  After the closing date/deadline:

  • ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.

  • REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.

  • SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.

  • FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.

  • FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.

  Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!

  
  

• ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
• Long-term care insurance
• REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
• New employee probationary period

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Training and development
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
• Social security number request
• Financial suitability
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Signature and false statements
• Flexible spending accounts
• SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
• Privacy Act
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
• FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit. Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If you are claiming veterans’ preference: (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list). If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted). If you are ICTAP/CTAPeligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Bar Membership: Submit proof of active membership in good standing (Copy of Certification) from the bar of a state, or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
• FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
• Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)