Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. Our compensation package is comparable to the private sector. And we also offer a broad array of program activities to develop your career, such as: networking and training opportunities. At HUD, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into federal housing policy and community development.

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All United States Citizens and Nationals

Duties

This position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and reports to the Deputy General Counsel for Operations. OGC provides legal opinions, advice, and services with respect to all departmental programs and activities. OGC has primary responsibility for the development of HUD program regulations and assists in the development of HUD programs and policies.

The Senior Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice to the immediate Office of the General Counsel, OCHCO and Departmental Leadership on labor and personnel matters that are of a sensitive nature, involve national import or otherwise assigned by the Deputy General Counsel of Operations, the Principal Deputy General Counsel or General Counsel. As a result, the Senior Counsel must maintain a working knowledge of the law in the areas of labor law, personnel law, including all applicable civil rights laws and federal human resource policies of the Department and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The Senior Counsel must maintain a working knowledge of, including but not limited to decisions of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and the Office of Special Counsel, as well as decisions by the Federal Courts.

The Senior Counsel will furnish legal advice and guidance with respect to various phases of Department administrative procedures involving human resources and equal employment opportunity, including assistance in drafting, and reviewing Departmental policies and regulations. The Senior Counsel will review and provide input for the Department, when requested, by OPM, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congress, the White House, or other federal agencies on personnel, equal employment opportunity and human resource policies.

The Senior Counsel will advise on Special Projects as assigned by OGC Leadership. The Senior Counsel has considerable latitude and authority to advise the Secretary and the Immediate Office of General Counsel independent of other members of the Office of General Counsel. In addition, the Senior Counsel serves as an independent counsel to the Immediate Office of the General Counsel for cross cutting matters and other policy and research questions identified by the General Counsel.

The Senior Counsel will provide legal advice to the General Counsel and his immediate staff on matters determined to require cross cutting review and advice on questions with serious Departmental implication and implementation challenges.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
• Males must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit www.sss.gov
• Will be required to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e).
• Will be required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least XX year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

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 five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants have strong academic credentials, demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the faculty to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. United States citizenship is required.The ideal candidate should have the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit a written narrative addressing each MTQ separately, not to exceed one (1) page per MTQ. You must fully address each MTQ to be rated for further consideration.

MTQ 1 - Strong oral communication skills, including extensive experience briefing senior officials and working with attorneys and high-level officials in federal agencies. Excellent legal research and writing skills.

MTQ 2 - Extensive knowledge of labor laws, personal law and policies of the federal government, federal EEO statutes, regulations, Management Directives, and authorities and working knowledge of related authorities involving the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

Education

The incumbent must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or J.D., or equivalent; and be an active member in good standing of the Bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strives to ensure that the public perceives HUD as a fair and equitable agency that administers its programs in an objective and impartial manner. As such, HUD is committed to its government ethics program which advises employees on applicable ethics laws and regulations designed to protect the agency against real and apparent conflicts of interest.As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes. As a HUD employee, you will also be subject to the HUD Supplemental Ethics Regulations which includes restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and outside activities and employment. To review applicable ethics rules, including HUD specific rules, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.

Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment. Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If you have any questions or concerns about the ethics requirements, please contact the Ethics and Appeals Division at email address: EthicsLawDivision@hud.gov

• 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.

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

Evaluation Method: Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed to ensure you meet all job requirements. An attorney interview panel will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview.

VETERANS: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, HUD considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred). If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15) and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15.

If you are a current active duty military member who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.

• 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.
• Required Documents
  
  As 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.
  
  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
  
  1. Resume: In addition to your written statements fully addressing the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume to describe your qualifications. It should include: full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers and email addresses. Educational information, including the name, city and state of the colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received. Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to the position including:
  
  
  • Job title (including series and grade, if Federal job)
  • Duties and accomplishments
  • Employer's name and address
  • Supervisor's name and telephone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
  • Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
  • Hours per week
  • Annual salary
  • Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
  • Country of citizenship
  
  
  2. Written statements fully addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).
  
  3. Proof of graduation of an accredited law school with an LLB or J.D., or equivalent; active member in good standing of the Bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
  
  4. As applicable, SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (indicating highest grade level held, tenure group, promotion potential and salary). Reinstatement eligibles must submit their SF-50 documenting their if applying for noncompetitive consideration.
  
  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 five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office.
• How to Apply
  
  Applicants must submit all the required information. Please follow the instructions listed for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USA Jobs account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account USA Jobs Account Login, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and sent is received and is accurate.
  
  Your complete application package (including required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Standard on 05/30/2024.
  
  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HUDprovides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Executive Resources listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
  
  Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent StatementsAnything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
  
  Extraneous documents provided with your application package will not be considered.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Office of Executive Resources
  
  Email
  
  executiveresources@hud.gov
  
  Address
  
  Office of General Counsel
  
  451 7th Street SW
  
  Washington, DC 20410
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  You will receive notification that your application has been received. Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements for their MTQs will be considered qualified for this position. An attorney interview panel will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview. Interviews and qualifications inquiries may be required. To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:
  
  
  1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" tab section and click on the vacancy that you have already applied to.
  
  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.
• 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
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. Resume: In addition to your written statements fully addressing the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume to describe your qualifications. It should include: full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers and email addresses. Educational information, including the name, city and state of the colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received. Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to the position including:

• Job title (including series and grade, if Federal job)
• Duties and accomplishments
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor's name and telephone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
• Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
• Hours per week
• Annual salary
• Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
• Country of citizenship

2. Written statements fully addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).

3. Proof of graduation of an accredited law school with an LLB or J.D., or equivalent; active member in good standing of the Bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

4. As applicable, SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (indicating highest grade level held, tenure group, promotion potential and salary). Reinstatement eligibles must submit their SF-50 documenting their if applying for noncompetitive consideration.

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 five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit all the required information. Please follow the instructions listed for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USA Jobs account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account USA Jobs Account Login, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and sent is received and is accurate.

Your complete application package (including required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Standard on 05/30/2024.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HUDprovides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Executive Resources listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent StatementsAnything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.

Extraneous documents provided with your application package will not be considered.

Agency contact information



Office of Executive Resources

Email

executiveresources@hud.gov

Address

Office of General Counsel

451 7th Street SW

Washington, DC 20410

US

Next steps

You will receive notification that your application has been received. Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements for their MTQs will be considered qualified for this position. An attorney interview panel will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview. Interviews and qualifications inquiries may be required. To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:

1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" tab section and click on the vacancy that you have already applied to.

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.

Fair & 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
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request