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Duties

In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

Previous criminal law experience and/or experience in litigation is required. Experience with Postal Service matters, healthcare fraud, narcotics investigations and public corruption is desired, but not required. Additionally, applicant must possess strong academic credentials from an ABA accredited law school, demonstrate excellent writing skills, research ability, advocacy and investigative skills, work effectively in a team environment, and possess a proven record of creative thinking. Applicant must be an active member in good standing of the California Bar.

The successful candidate will report to the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) Office of General Counsel (OGC) and the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO), Central District of California (CDCal). He or she will handle criminal prosecutions, primarily of postal employees who have engaged in theft of mail, embezzlement of funds, narcotics violations, healthcare fraud, and public corruption. The selectee may be assigned other prosecutions, for training or otherwise, as directed by the USAO. The successful candidate will oversee investigations conducted by Special Agents of USPS-OIG, conduct grand jury proceedings, and appear on behalf of the United States in the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for hearings, trials, and appeals.

NOTE: This is a TERM appointment, with an initial term of two years, with the possibility of three additional one-year extensions. The position may be extended further without competition.

NOTE: While this position reports to USPS-OIG Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, the candidate will be detailed full-time to the USAO-CDCal. The candidate must comply with the residence requirements of the USAO-CDCal as of the employment start date.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 04/18/2024 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey/Attorney Band level, equivalent to a GS-13 to GS-14. The salary range for this position is $120,246.00 - $184,725.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential is available to a GS-14 at management's discretion.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Represent the USPS-OIG and other federal agencies on behalf of the United States Attorney as a SAUSA on assigned cases before judges and hearing officers at all stages of criminal litigation and judicial proceedings.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to federal agents in the development of cases for prosecution.
• Be responsible for conducting legal research, during all phases of investigation, case development, case presentation, and case litigation, including grand jury, pre-trial, trial and post-trial proceedings. The position requires superior writing skills, SAUSAs are required to draft investigative documents, prosecution packages, indictments, motions, plea agreements, sentencing memoranda, and appellate briefs.
• Work closely with other USPS-OIG attorneys, USAOs, the Department of Justice, and other organizations to keep abreast of legal developments and best practices, and to effectively represent the USPS-OIG's interests.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• 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.

  You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 2024-26-12375437-PC, by closing date 04/18/2024.
  
  1. RESUME. When completing your online application or uploading your resume, you must categorize it as a "Resume" document).
  
  2. WRITING SAMPLE. Required. One writing sample between 5-10 pages. Upload and save as "Writing Sample" document.
  
  3. COVER LETTER. Required. Upload and save as "Cover Letter" document.
  
  4. STATE BAR LICENSE. Active bar member in good standing in California. Required. Upload and save as "Professional Certification" document.
  
  5. TRANSCRIPTS from an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor (JD) Degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. (Required: Upload and save as "Transcript" document.)
  
  6. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL dated within the last 15 months. This is required from all applicants including Federal, USPS, OIG, and private sector employees. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason a performance appraisal is not available. (Required: Upload and save as "Performance Appraisal" document.) NOTE: An SF-50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.
  
  7. UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include:

  • Veterans Preference Documentation. If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit the Member 4 copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and/or other proof of veterans' preference eligibility including your VA letter, form SF-15 (www.opm.gov/forms) and all required documents related to your SF-15 claim. Veterans can request the Member 4 copy of their DD-214 at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records, and can download a copy of their VA letter from https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal. (If applicable to you, you are required to upload each veterans' preference document and categorize as "DD-214" or "SF-15" or "Other Veterans Document") Attorney positions are not subject to Veterans' preference, but prior service is a factor that may be taken into consideration when evaluating a candidate's overall qualifications.
  • Reasonable Accommodation Documentation. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found at http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire .
  • SF-50 if you are or have been a Federal employee to demonstrate tenure and competitive/excepted service for eligibility purposes. (If applicable to you, you are Required to upload each applicable SF-50 and categorize as a "SF-50" document.)

  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.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 04/18/2024, to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
  • You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.

  Agency contact information

  Vacancy Inquiries

  Email

  jobs@uspsoig.gov

  Address

  OGC - Office of General Counsel
  1735 N. Lynn Street
  Arlington, VA 22209
  US

  Next steps

  Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
  

• 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

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission Employees will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.