[jsfg_cinti] Legal Admin Specialist, GS-11 / DOE / Expires 3.29.06 Cinti Job

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POSITION: Legal Administrative Specialist, GS-11

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 06-EMCBC-B004-DEU
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0901-11
SALARY RANGE: 54078 - 70305
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
OPENING DATE: 03/16/2006
CLOSING DATE: 03/29/2006

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy Cincinnati, OH

NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: Please review the announcement carefully, and in its
entirety. Supplemental documentation is required for ALL applicants to 
determine
eligibility and/or qualifications as outlined in "Step 6" of the "How to
Apply/What to File" section of the announcement. Note: While Consolidated
Business Center (CBC) and CBC-serviced employees ( i.e., CBC, Portsmouth 
Paducah
Project Office - PPPO, Carlsbad Field Office - CBFO, Ohio Field Office - 
OHFO,
Separations Process Research Unit - SPRU) are not required to submit the
supplemental documentation in order to determine eligibility or status, such 
as
an
SF-50 and performance appraisal, they are responsible for ensuring that 
updated
college transcripts are included in their Official Personnel Folder or 
submitted
as part of their application under this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY:

All U.S Citizens

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time, permanent position in the Competitive Service.

ORGANIZATION:

Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Environmental Management (EM), 
Consolidated

Business Center (CBC), Office of Legal Services (OLS)

DUTY LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio (downtown)

SALARY: $54,078 to $70,305 per annum
Salary range includes the Cincinnati, OH locality payment adjustment of 
17.08%
for
2006. For more information on the applicable salaries by locality area, go 
to locality pay tables.

PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS):

Reimbursement of standard relocation expenses for permanent change of 
station
(PCS) may be paid in accordance with applicable Federal Travel Regulations 
(FTR).


The Guaranteed Home Purchase portion of relocation services IS NOT 
authorized in
accordance with EM PCS Policy.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

*The selectee's appointment and continued employment is contingent upon a
favorable background investigation (pre and/or post appointment date) that 
will
be
used to determine the selectee's suitability for employment and/or security
clearance.

*Position does not require a security clearance.

*Candidates appointed, promoted or reassigned are required to enroll and
participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

*Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure.

DUTIES: The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management is
seeking a highly motivated individual to assist the OLS Assistant Director 
with
case/task management for the OLS and with interface with the DOE
Office of General Counsel, the US Department of Justice, and other federal,
state,
and private sector legal entities. The incumbent will be responsible for
management of the OLS information services needs such as library service,
electronic legal research, data warehousing, database management and 
budgeting
for
these requirements. The incumbent will assist with management of litigation
support contractor resources, and with the improvement of methods and 
procedures,

and effective use of resources. The incumbent will also act as the 
functional
organizational coordinator for the paraprofessional functions.


QUALIFICATIONS:

All qualification and legal requirements, including time in grade, must be 
met
within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. For more
information on qualifications, refer to OPM's website on qualification
standards (click on the hyperlink or go to www.opm.gov).

The basic qualifications for a GS-901-11 are:

(1) Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR (2) 3 full years of progressively
higher
level graduate education leading to such a degree OR (3) LL.M. or (4) at 
least
one
year of GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) specialized experience such as 
that
described below.

Specialized Experience:

Unless qualifying by education alone, or with a combination of education and
experience, your work experience for the GS-11 level must include at least 1 
year

of specialized experience at GS-09 (or equivalent) directly related to the
position being filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the 
particular
knowledge, skills and abilities needed in order to successfully perform the
duties
of the position. This experience would have included performing legal
administrative functions involving analyzing and evaluating policies, 
procedures,

and practices; assisting in case/task management; monitoring and maintaining 
a
case tracking database, assuring Blue Book compliance, and assisting with 
the
management of litigation support contractor resources.


Combination of Education and Experience: Only graduate education in excess 
of (1)

a master's or equivalent graduate degree or (2) 2 full years of 
progressively
higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or (3) LL.B or J.D. 
may
be used in combination with experience for a GS-11 position.

HOW TO APPLY/WHAT TO FILE:

STEP 1: SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION:

A complete application consists of an online résumé, responses to the online
assessment questions, and submission of any required supporting 
documentation as
described in this announcement. Resumes and online responses to questions 
should
be submitted via the DOE Jobs Online
website. A complete résumé in your online application is required for
consideration. Eligibility and qualifications determinations will be based 
only
on
the resume and documentation received at the time applications are reviewed 
(as
vacancies occur). If a complete resume is not received, your application 
will be
evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full
consideration or may be determined ineligible for consideration. E-mailed or
faxed
resumes will NOT be considered.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time 
(EST)
OF
THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that you indicate in your application personal information
including
name, address, home and work phone numbers, and email addresses. For 
previous
employment, please include the names of supervisors and their current phone
numbers. Please ensure that you indicate grade level(s) for which you are
applying, as well as the category(ies) under which you are applying (current 
EM
or
DOE employee, transfer, reinstatement, VEOA, etc.)

NEW USERS: If you are a NEW USER go to the DOE Jobs Online website (click on 
the
hyperlink or go to https://jobsonline.doe.gov/), read the Notice to Users, 
then
click on the hyperlink to the Jobs Online Home Page to register (that is, 
create
an account). After your registration has been saved, click the "Next" button
until
you get to the list of DOE jobs. Click on the View button next to the job 
you are

interested in, and click on the "Apply to this Vacancy" button to apply. 
Answer
the assessment questions, and click on the "Submit Application" to send your
online application.

REGISTERED USERS only need to log in by providing your User ID and password, 
and
going to the list of DOE jobs. Click on the View button next to the job you 
are
interested in, and click on the "Apply to this Vacancy" button to apply. 
Answer
the assessment questions, and click on the "Submit Application" button to 
send
your online application.

If applying online poses a hardship (that is, you do not have Internet 
access),
or
you need help with applying online, contact the Human Resources (HR) staff 
member

identified below for assistance. If you encounter technical problems with 
the
online application system, such as forgetting your password or inability to
access
the system, you must contact the QuickHire support team at
Chrisquickhire@xxxxxxxxxxx The HR Specialist will NOT be able to assist you 
with
technical problems.

For more information on DOE Jobs Online, go to Frequently Asked
Questions (click on the hyperlink or go to
http://humancapital.doe.gov/pers/JobsONLINEFAQs.htm).

STEP 2: CLAIM PRIORITY SELECTION ELIGIBILITY, IF APPLICABLE:

To be eligible to receive consideration for priority selection under DOE 
Priority

Placement Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL), an applicant must (1) meet the 
basic
qualifications and eligibility requirements, including any medical
qualifications,
suitability, and minimum educational and experience requirements as 
described
above; AND (2) be "well-qualified" (note: for Re-employment Priority List, 
the
applicant need only be basically qualified). CTAP, ICTAP or DOE "At Risk"
applicants will be rated as well-qualified if they meet (1) all selective
placement factors (if specified) AND (2) the middle level of the ranking 
criteria

associated with ALL quality ranking factors. All priority placement 
candidates
who are determined to be well-qualified will be referred to the hiring 
official
in
priority placement order for priority selection before or in conjunction 
with any

other referral list of candidates. Priority placement candidates who do not 
meet
the definition of well qualified, but are basically qualified, will be rated 
and
ranked along with other qualified candidates, and will be informed in 
writing of
the status of their application immediately following a second independent
review.

Current DOE Federal employees eligible under the DOE CTAP, or current/former
non-DOE Federal employees eligible under the ICTAP, must submit a copy of 
your
Certificate of Expected Separation or similar document, or specific
Reduction-In-Force notice, with your online application. Indicate in your 
online
application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Then fax your
proof
of eligibility to (513) 246-0525, referencing the announcement number on 
your
fax.
Additional proof of eligibility is not immediately required, but may be 
requested

later as necessary. See OPM's ICTAP guidance (click

on hyperlink or go to www.opm.gov/ctap/emp-guide/egct.doc) for more 
information.

STEP 3: CLAIM VETERANS PREFERENCE, IF APPLICABLE: Ensure that you claim your
veterans' status and/or preference in your DOE Jobs Online account. Veterans 
may
be eligible for hiring preference or special programs, including Veterans
Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). For more information about special 
hiring
authorities for veterans, click on the hyperlink or go to 
www.opm.gov/veterans/.
veterans
appointing authorities

STEP 4: CLAIM ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY, IF APPLICABLE:
You may be eligible to be hired under a non-competitive appointing 
authority.
For more information about
career/career-conditional appointing authorities, click on the hyperlink or
go
to www.opm.gov. Proof of eligibility is required.

STEP 5: ANSWER ANY SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS (ONLINE): Quality ranking factors 
(i.e.

KSAs) for this position include the following or similar questions you will 
be
asked as part of the online application process (please submit responses via 
the
DOE Jobs Online application system):

*Describe your knowledge of legal research tools, electronic document 
management,

and data warehousing systems.

*Describe your knowledge of case management systems.

*Describe your knowledge of computer software applications.

*Describe your experience in managing the usage of Westlaw or Lexis/Nexis
services.

*Describe your experience with the legal system's practices and procedures
involving judicial and administrative actions, including pre-trial, trial, 
and
post-trial requirements.

*Describe your experience with legal correspondence procedures, including 
Blue
Book writing formats and protocols.

*Describe your ability to interact, both orally and in writing, with a 
variety
of people, with tact and diplomacy.

STEP 6: SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

Supplemental documentation MUST be submitted for this specific announcement, 
even

if you have submitted similar or identical supporting documentation for 
another
announcement. This is required for ALL applicants, except CBC and 
CBC-serviced
employees (see note below). These documents are needed in order to determine 
your

eligibility to apply under this announcement, positive education 
requirements,
and/or to confirm Veterans Status/Preference. Failure to submit this
documentation
may result in your not being considered for the position.

You must submit ALL appropriate supporting documentation (received by mail 
or fax

- see contact information) as applicable, and which are outlined below, to 
this
office by the closing date.

Note: While CBC and CBC-serviced employees are not required to submit the
supplemental documentation in order to determine eligibility or status, such 
as
an
SF-50 and performance appraisal, they are responsible for ensuring that 
updated
college transcripts and certifications are included in their Official 
Personnel
Folder or submitted as part of their application under this announcement.

1. Current and former Federal employees: Most recent SF-50 (Notification of
Personnel Action).

2. Current Federal employees: Most recent performance appraisal.

3. Current Federal employees under certain Excepted Service appointments or
special appointing authorities: SF-50 or other documentation should clearly
indicate that you are eligible for appointment (such as, Specific 
Interchange
Agreement is annotated).

4. Veterans Preference: Submit a copy of a DD-214 (Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty), SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran
Preference), supporting documentation as listed on the form, letter from the
Department of Veterans Affairs signed and dated on or after January 1, 1991.
Note: Please submit all DD-214's if you have more than one period of 
service.

5. CTAP/ICTAP/DOE "At Risk": Proof of Priority Selection Eligibility
(Certificate of Expected Separation or Reduction-in-Force notice).

6. Academic Transcripts:

If you are using education in order to qualify for the position - whether as 
a
minimum education requirement, substitution of education for experience, or 
as a
combination of education and experience, you MUST provide a copy of your
transcripts from an accredited institution. Be sure to include those 
transcripts
directly applicable to determining your meeting the education requirements.
Failure to provide proof of education will result in non-consideration for 
this
position. OFFICIAL ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPTS will be required to be provided 
prior to
entrance on duty for individuals selected. Please ensure that when listing
degrees on your resume, you include the date on which they were conferred.
Positive education is not a requirement of this position.

8. Certificate or License: Some positions require specific licenses or
certifications, and appropriate documentation must be submitted in support 
of
this. Please ensure that your online application clearly lists any current
certification and date that certification was obtained.

HOW YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your online application will be evaluated to determine if you meet the 
minimum
qualifications required for this job. If you meet the required 
qualifications,
your answers to the questions in the online application process may be 
further
rated by a HR specialist and/or subject matter expert, where you will 
receive a
numerical score between 70 to 100 points, which will be based on your 
responses
to
the online questions and the information you provide in your online résumé 
and/or

by reference checks. Please ensure that your responses to the questions are
supported in your résumé. The most highly qualified candidates will be 
referred
to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT AND CHECKING THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION:

After your application is received, your supplemental documentation will be
evaluated to determine your eligibility, and an evaluation will be conducted 
of
your online application (including answers to supplemental questions) to
determine
your qualifications and/or ranking. You can view the status of your 
application
online at anytime. Go to the DOE Jobs Online website, enter your ID and 
password,

and click "View My Status" to see the latest information concerning your 
status.
We will update your status when changes are made. If you have other 
questions or
need other assistance, please see "Contact Information" below.

BENEFITS:

DOE offers an excellent working environment, challenging assignments and
extensive
employee benefits. For more information on benefits, refer to DOE's website 
on
benefits (click on hyperlink, or go to
http://worklifecenter.doe.gov/employeeBenefits.htm).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and
qualifications without regard to race, gender, color, religion, age, marital
status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual
orientation, parental status, or any other non-merit factor.

* This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with 
disabilities
where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on
requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

* Travel may be required.

* This position is not in a bargaining unit.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:

For more information about the Consolidated Business Center (CBC), go to 
WWW.EMCBC.DOE.GOV.

For more information about DOE, EM, and the various organizations in which 
these
positions are located, go to WWW.EM.DOE.GOV.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please reference the announcement number on requests for information or on
submitted documentation. Please mail or fax supplemental/required 
information (BY

THE CLOSING DATE) to: Department of Energy, Office of Environmental 
Management
Consolidated Business Center, Office of Human Resources, Attn: Kimberly
Dellinger, Human Resources Assistant, 250 East 5th Street, Suite 500, 
Cincinnati,

OH 45202, (513) 246-0520 phone, (513) 246-0525 fax.

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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