Attorney-Advisor (Legislation)

Basic Qualification Requirements Applicants must be law school graduates with LL.B. or J.D. degrees AND applicants must be an active member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.

To qualify for a GS-12 applicants must possess at least 2 years of professional legal experience following law school graduation; To qualify for a GS-13 applicants must possess at least 3 years of professional legal experience following law school graduation; To qualify for a GS-14 applicants must possess at least 4.5 years of professional legal experience following law school graduation; For any of the grades indicated above you can also substitute one year of experience with any of the following: have a second professional law degree; OR meet any of the criteria indicated below; academic standing in top one-third of law school graduating class; graduation with academic honors; significant participation on the law school's law review; significant participation in the law school's moot court competition; significant participation in a clinical legal aid program; significant summer law office clerk experience; or other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement.

Candidates should have excellent oral communication, writing, research and analysis skills, and the ability to work effectively with other people, and exercise sound judgment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website:https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Office of Legislative Counsel, Washington, District of Columbia. At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Closely monitors congressional initiatives and active legislation impacting DOI's mission and programs. Tracks initiatives from early developmental stages through the entire legislative process.

• Conducts research to determine if companion legislation exists and determines its basis as well as possible implications.
• Conducts analysis and compiles legislative histories of previously enacted, amended or proposed laws.
• Prepares legislative amendments that protect and further the interests of DOI.

Monitors congressional proceedings and reviews the Congressional Record and other relevant publications to obtain information on Member positions and statements as well as Executive Branch senior level testimony and official statements. Researches and prepares reports, fact sheets, information packets, and position papers for senior DOI leadership. Provides analysis on potential impacts as well as trends to inform DOI leadership decision-making.

Assists in the overall preparation of the Secretary, senior level officials, and other Departmental witnesses in providing testimony to congressional committees. Collects information to help develop statements and build prep books. Supports all post-hearing activity, reviewing transcripts, drafting and coordinating responses to the questions for the record, and following up with professional staff. Consults and interacts with congressional staff to obtain and clarify legislative information and Member positions.

• Works closely with DOI offices and bureaus to respond to congressional requests.
• Coordinates and supports congressional briefings, and legislative engagement, as well as congressional delegation visits to the headquarters and the region.
• Reviews and monitors a variety of periodicals, papers, and journals in order to obtain information related to the Department's mission and activities.

Verifies information through the Congressional Record and related publications for accuracy of verbatim remarks and debates; reviews the congressional schedule to determine and provide coverage for congressional hearings. As requested, provides daily analysis and updates to the Director, and on significant activities, to senior DOI leadership.

Provides guidance to individuals nominated for Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed positions at DOI, including, as appropriate, providing briefings, attending courtesy congressional meetings, preparing documents, and responding to congressional requests. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Salary: GS-12: $102,415 (Step 01) - $133,142 (Step 10) GS-13: $121,785 (Step 01) - $158,322 (Step 10) GS-14: $143,913 (Step 01) - $187,093 (Step 10 First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.