Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer)

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠This vacancy is for a Supervisory Attorney Advisor, Deputy Chief in the Assistant General Counsel for Ethics Law and Program within the Department of Commerce. See Qualifications Above. As a Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer), you will perform the following duties:

• Provides technical legal and administrative supervision to an established organization unit within OGC. Supervisory work includes establishing positions and selecting staff by applying Merit and EEO principles; assigning and reviewing work considering the skills and needs of employees; planning and arranging for the training and development of employees; setting organizational and individual performance standards, and evaluations; reviewing and approving awards; hearing and resolving complaints that have not been resolved; and finding/implementing ways to improve business practices and budget process.
• Functions as Attorney Advisor and provides legal counsel on all activities and matters involving DOC initiatives, operations, programs, and policies. Also serves as the attorney-advisor to DOC staff.
• Provides written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, or decisions in the application of Federal laws to programs conducted or assisted by DOC bureaus, and DOC policies.
• With respect to the variety of questions assigned, performs legal analysis and research, conducts or participates as necessary in meetings, conferences, and consultations, prepares memoranda and opinions, and maintains continuing liaison with clients.
• Provides advice and guidance to attorneys in DOC offices and bureaus and contributes to the formation of DOC-wide policies and administration of DOC.

Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Attorney-Advisors, subject-matter experts, set strategic direction; allocate resources; and build an integrated, high-performing team culture.

Senior Staff Leadership
Serve as a member of the office's senior leadership team. Assist the Chief Counsel in setting the office's strategic vision, contributing to priorities, and providing overall leadership and institutional direction in the office.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer) GS-0905-15, FPL GS-15 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Bar membership details
• Certificate of Good Standing
• 4 years of professional legal experience, post JD.
• Demonstrate leadership and management experience, with the ability to direct and supervise a team, set priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in Ethics Law