Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Dockets)

This position is located in the Office of Administrative Services, Office of the Secretary located in the Docket Services Division. The incumbent serves as the Dockets Services supervisor and is responsible for carrying out the functions assigned in support, of the Commission's mission and to provide management of the official investigative case records of the Commission. All applicants must possess a first professional law degree: J.D. or LL.B from an American Bar Association Law School, or equivalent training. Equivalent training is training permitted in some states in lieu of attendance at a law school. To be acceptable, this training must be of the kind and nature required by the state in which the bar exam is taken. A copy of your transcript(s) is required to show proof that you meet this requirement. Please see the Required Documents section of the announcement for more specific information.

Submit a copy of your transcript(s) or list of courses with credit hours, major(s) and grade-point average or class ranking. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: http://www.naces.org/members.htm. This position is in Docket Services Division of the Office of the Secretary and provides legal oversight and management of the docketing procedures administered on behalf of the Commission. The incumbent supervises all duties related to the operation of docketing proceedings, including processing of opinions, orders, and other documents pertaining to investigative proceedings in Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). The incumbent develops, maintains, and manages the programs that account for the initial receipt, review, analysis, processing, and maintenance documents filed in the Commission's official investigative record.

The incumbent develops policy and procedures for implementation within the Division with respect to legal requirements in USITC filings and hearings; applies expert knowledge of the enforcement laws and practices of the United States and foreign countries, the Trade Act of 1974, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, the Tariff Act of 1930, and other related international trade laws. Provides technical legal guidance and managerial advice to key officials throughout the agency relative to the substantive laws governing agency and office administration, including legal instruments applicable to government agencies. Advises all pertinent personnel on legal matters pertaining to procedures, practices, and in the filing and service of documents in USITC investigations. Provides expert legal advice and interpretations to other government agencies, outside counsel representing parties to proceedings before the Commission, and the public. Applies extensive legal expertise in the determination of rules for petitions, motions, etc., and for extension of time on matters before the Commission. To be hired as an Attorney with USITC, you must:

• possess at least a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND
• currently be a member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements above, applicants must meet the specialized experience below.

For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: (1) providing legal oversight and management of processes, and procedures administered on behalf of the Commission, (2) providing management of the Commission's official investigative case records in the Electronic Document Information System (EDIS), (3) experience with FOIA compliance and program administration, and (4) supervising and providing administrative oversight to a diverse staff.

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.