Attorney-Advisor (Power and Data Centers) Public Notice Flyer

About the role

The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking an individual with exceptional analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills to join our team of Attorney-Advisors to provide legal and regulatory technical assistance to foreign countries and sovereign Tribes to accelerate the development of new energy and data center infrastructure, diversify energy supply chains, and advance shared prosperity.

What you will do

• CLDP's mission is to advance U.S. business interests and national security objectives around the world by providing technical assistance, advisory services, and sector planning support to improve the legal and regulatory conditions for trade and investment.
• For more about CLDP and specifically the Energy and Minerals team and what we do, please see our website ***
• This Attorney-Advisor position on the Energy and Minerals team would engage in cutting-edge legal and regulatory reform work advising foreign and Tribal governments around the world on the policies, laws, regulations, contracts, and standards for them to rapidly adopt new competitive power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure; incorporate new generation and storage resources into a grid; and structure financeable power generation and transmission projects in accordance with international best practice.
• As this Attorney-Advisor, you will perform the following duties: - Consult with senior foreign and Tribal government officials; assess development needs and barriers to investment; and design, implement and evaluate legal reform technical assistance programs that meet the policymakers and regulators' economic development needs and are in line with U.S. energy policy goals. - Organize and deliver expert legal advice for host countries to increase investment into energy infrastructure. - Collaborate across U.S. government agencies in the power and data center spaces, work with outside experts in energy/power law, and support the efforts of the U.S. State Department and U.S. Department of Energy. - Engage foreign and Tribal governments in protecting the public interest in structuring procurement of new energy sources.
• This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Attorney-Advisor (Power and Data Centers) Public Notice Flyer GS-0905-13/14, FPL-14 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
• A trial period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ***) If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test Required: Yes License required: Yes, active bar membership in good standing.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will Not be paid

Education

Must be a law school graduate with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

See Qualifications Above.

How you will be evaluated

Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process. There are no numerical rating systems through which to apply veterans preference; however, the Office of the General Counsel favorably considers veterans preference eligibility in hiring.

Applicants eligible for veterans preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume. If selected, additional information may be required.

Documents you must provide

• A complete application consists of the following: Cover letter.
• Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
• Resume showing relevant experience.
• Your resume should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and provide the hours per week, if less than 40.
• For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s).
• Copy of law school transcript.
• (Unofficial copy is sufficient, but official copy must be submitted before appointment).
• You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
• Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.
• Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.
• Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.
• Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package.
• Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C.

What to expect next

Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applicants selected for interviews may be requested to provide a legal writing sample.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OGC to share your application with others in OGC for similar positions. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application.

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment.

The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).

Additional information

This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.