Law Clerk

Law ClerkDepartment of EnergyDepartment of EnergyOverview

##### Open & closing dates

10/18/2019 to 10/25/2019

##### Service

Excepted

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 09

##### Salary

$57,510 to $74,759 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocationFew vacancies in the following location:-Washington, DCRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThe Office of Economic Impact and Diversity is responsible for

developing and administering departmental policies, practices, and

procedures under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act

of 1973, and related statutes and Executive Orders which prohibit

discrimination in the Federal Government and in programs and

activities receiving federal financial assistance.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs a Law Clerk, you will :

Assist in vetting universities to determine institutional

selection, pre-visit notifications, request for pre-visit data

and information, and onsite planning and execution.

Conduct legal research and analysis with respect to minimally

complex legal questions and factual issues arising under:

Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as

amended

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

The Age Discrimination Act of 1967

Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

Educate employees on the EEO process and procedures.

Conduct research and analysis related to minimally complex legal

questions and factual issues.

Prepare memoranda recommending the resolution of legal issues of

minimal complexity

Provide legal advice and assistance to the Chief, Civil Rights

Division in interpretation and revision of relevant DOE

regulations.

Serve as an EEO Counselor.

Review formal Complaints of Discrimination and prepare required

legal documents.

Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Occasional travel overnight travel may be

required.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential13 - Full Promotion Potential is GS-0905-13

#### Job family (Series)

0904 Law Clerk- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a United States Citizen.

This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service

requirements.

You must submit application and all required documentation

online.

Positions require successful completion of a background

investigation

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Only experience obtained at the time of the application will be

considered. However, you can update your resume and application

submission at any time during the opening period of this vacancy

announcement.This position may require completion of a probationary period of up

to 1 (one) year.This appointment can be converted to a permanent attorney position

upon successfully passing a bar examination and becoming a fully

licensed attorney and performing successfully during the trial

(probation) period. Subsequent promotions up to the full performance

level are dependent upon individual performance and time-in-grade

restrictions determined by the agency. Promotions are not a

guarantee. Upon promotion, GS-12 or higher positions require a selectee to

file the OGE-450 Financial Disclosure Form.QualificationsAppointments under 5 CFR 213.3102(e) shall be for periods not to

exceed 14 months pending admission to the bar. To be eligible for

this position and grade, the applicant must have successfully

completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by

the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional

law degree (LLB or JD), but is not yet licensed.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSSpecialized experience for this position is defined as: conducting

legal research and analysis arising under Title VI and VII of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other laws; gathering factual and legal

information from data bases used in the decisions, opinions, briefs,

and other legal documents prepared by higher graded attorneys;

preparing memoranda or reports outlining facts and legal issues

involved to make recommendations or conclusions on the issues;

provideing guidance on the EEO process to employees seeking to file

a claim or complaint.Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the

following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a

separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in

your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you

possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of

employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how

this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties

of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!Knowledge of:

Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Age Discrimination Act of 1967

Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act

Genetic Information Discrimination Act of 2008

Ability to:

Conduct legal research using electronic legal data bases to find

case precedent and applicable laws, regulations, and statutes.

Analyze factual and legal issues presented to determine what

further facts are needed.

Prepare legal memorandum or reports outlining facts and legal

issues.

Review policies, procedures, regulations technical manuals, and

other agency publications.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of

qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done

through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and

AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic

and social organizations. 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.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by

the closing date of this announcement.EducationApplicant must have the first professional law degree (Bachelor

of Laws (L.L.B) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.). A law degree from a

school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) is required.

You must provide documentation supporting any education claims in

your application. Education must be obtained from an accredited

institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.For further information, please visit the US Department of

Education WebsiteForeign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by

the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions

pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can

evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.All Law school transcripts must submitted by 11:59 PM on by the

closing date of this announcement to be considered. Additional informationTelework may be authorized and is dependent upon Agency Policy and

Supervisor's discretion. Student Loan Repayment may be offeredVeterans: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's

preference to law clerk/attorney positions in the excepted service;

however, the Department of Energy considers veteran's preference

eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants

eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in

their resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD214,

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other

supporting documentation) to their application. If the applicant is

eligible to claim a 10-point preference, the applicant must also

submit an SF-15 and any other proof that the applicant is eligible

for a 10-point preference. If you are currently on active duty, you

must submit an official statement of service from your command or

other official documentation that proves your military service was

performed under honorable conditions. You can find additional

information on veteran's preference at VET GUIDE.The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive

workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to

successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To

learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and

responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of

this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.

If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career

Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM

ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be

considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score

within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated

in the Qualifications section.

More than one selection may be made from this vacancy

announcement.

Some positions may require completion of a probationary period

of up to 1 (one) year.

Many positions require successful completion of a background

investigation.

All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws

regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about

this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must

Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved

exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the

Federal government.

EEO

Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEOPolicyStatementReasonable Accommodation

Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/ReasonableAccommodationPolicyStatementVeterans Information:

https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/VeteransInformation

Telework: www.telework.gov

Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to

evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment

questionnaire to place you into an initial quality category via

OPM's Category Rating procedures. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject

Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your

application and supporting documentation to ensure you have been

placed into the appropriate quality category.Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your

experience, education (when applicable), and training as

described in your resume and applicant assessment. Your

credentials are measured against the established duties of the

position at the grade level(s) being advertised.The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified",

"Well Qualified", and "Qualified", although they may differ slightly

based on individual agency policy.If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as

ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified"

which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you

provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to

submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may

be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be

adjusted accordingly.To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsPlease carefully review the following list to determine what

documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to

all applicants.

If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read

more.ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your

specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid);

you must list the full name and address of the each employer.

For all types of work experience, you should indicate the start

and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list

the average number of hours per week that you worked.

For paid work experience, please indicate your starting salary

for each position and the highest salary you earned (if

different).

Your resume should also include any education and training you

have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of

hours completed, and completion date).

For more information about what to include in your resume,

please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.

Official or unofficial Law school transcripts.

Most DOE offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of

your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder

format). However, some offices may require one specific format. You

will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of

resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and

thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not

included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for

your experience.If specific educational requirements are indicated for this

vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational claims which can

include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution,

course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the

Education section for more information.Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214 Member #4

Copy, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note:

If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may

provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to

receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to

Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual

disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric

disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring

authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed

medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation

specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or

U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be

required.Displaced Federal employees who qualify for CTAP/ICTAP: If you

are a former Federal employee who was displaced due to a

Reduction-in-Force (RIF) or surplused by some other means, please

submit a copy of the separation letter or RIF notice from your

agency. To be selected under I/CTAP, you must still be found

well-qualified for this position. Please see the OPM Guide to Career

Transition for more information.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.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 to ApplyTo be considered for this position, you must submit your complete

application no later than 11:59pm U.S. Eastern Time on the closing

date of this announcement. If you do not submit a complete

application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you

started) the online application system will not allow you to finish!

Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the

application process allowing yourself enough time to finish before

the deadline. Our online application system displays a countdown

timer at the top of the screen for your reference.For your security, your session in our online application system

will "time-out" if you are inactive for a certain period of time. We

recommend that you preview the assessment questions before you apply

and prepare all of your information prior to beginning the

application. If you do get "timed-out" you will have to log back in

to USAJOBS and re-visit the vacancy announcement, you can then click

"Update Application" to finish where you left off.Steps to submit a complete application:

Click the "Apply Online" button. If you are not already logged

in, you will need to do so.

You must have a complete resume associated with your USAJOBS

account. Please note that some DOE offices do not accept

uploaded resumes and instead require that you submit a

USAJOBS-formatted resume using the Resume Builder.

You will be prompted to select a resume and any documentation

you have attached to your USAJOBS account before you are

transferred to the Department of Energy's online application

system. Please be aware that any document you select before

being transferred to our system, will not automatically be

received. You must take steps to download your documents from

USAJOBS during the "Documents" step within our online

application system (see Step 6).

If you are a first-time applicant to the Department of Energy,

you'll be asked to register an account first. If you are a

returning applicant, you will skip this step and go straight to

the application portion.

You must respond to all applicant assessment questions,

carefully following all instructions provided.

You will then be asked to upload additional supporting

documentation. If you selected documents from USAJOBS prior to

being transferred to our application system (Step 3), you will

need to click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer

process. These documents ARE NOT automatically transferred! It

is ultimately your responsibility to make sure all required

documents are either faxed, uploaded, or transferred from

USAJOBS successfully. If you are unsure that your documents went

through, please contact the HR Specialist listed on the

announcement BEFORE the vacancy closes.

After reviewing your submission in the final step, you must

click "Submit Application" at the bottom of the page. If you

leave the application before clicking Submit, your application

will not be received.

If your resume does not support the responses in your application

questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation

before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not

qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

NEED HELP?

- If you experience any difficulties with the online application

process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online'

button): contact the HR Office listed on this announcement

between normal business hours. If you are receiving any kind of

error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a

minimum, the error message text and number. If necessary, we

will put you in touch with the technical support number if we

are unable to assist you personally.

- If you need help with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account

password/profile issues, or Resume Builder): please visit the

USAJOBS Resource Center and select a topic of inquiry. Or, you

may reach out to USAJOBS directly for support, by visiting the

USAJOBS Contact Us page. We regret that we are unable to support

any issues with USAJOBS, as this service is not maintained by

the Department of Energy.

- If you are experiencing a significant hardship which hinders

your ability to apply online please contact the HR Office listed

on this announcement during normal business hours to discuss

your situation.Agency contact informationAeishia LewisPhone240-562-1679Fax000-000-0000EmailAeishia.Lewis@hc.doe.govAddressDepartment of Energy

1000 Independence Ave SW

Washington, District of Columbia 20585

United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsAfter each step in the recruitment process, your status will be

updated in our application tracking system. Once this happens, if

you have elected to receive e-mail updates, you will be notified

through your USAJOBS registered e-mail address. If you have not

elected for e-mail updates, you can review your current application

status in USAJOBS at any time. Please check that your USAJOBS

profile contact information is current and correct each time you

apply to a jobthis will ensure we are able to contact you as

quickly as possible.In addition to changing your status online, we will send you e-mail

notifications at each major step in the process, to include:

application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not

referred, selected or not selected.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job

applicants

Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants

with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance

Financial suitability

Social security number request

Privacy Act

Signature and false statements

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549196000. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.