Deputy Clerk of the Board

Summary The selectee serves as the Deputy Director of the Office of the Clerk of the Board. The Deputy serves as senior advisor to the Clerk concerning the Board's adjudicatory policies, procedures, and practices, and the administrative and program responsibilities assigned the office. Direct reports to the Deputy include the Legal Counsel to the Clerk, who supervises OCB's Case Processing Team, and the Director of Information Services/Chief FOIA Officer, who supervises OCB's Information Services Team. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Subject to a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period. May be subject to satisfactory completion of a trial period. Direct Deposit : Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/ Qualifications To qualify, you must be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state, Territory, or the District of Columbia and meet the following requirements by the closing date of the announcement. GS-0905-15: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) plus one of the following: a. Superior law student work plus four years of professional legal experience, one of which must be at a level of difficulty comparable to the GS-905-14; or b. Five years of professional legal experience, one of which must be at level of difficulty comparable to the GS-905-14; or c. Second professional law degree (LL.M.) plus four years of professional legal experience, one of which must be at the level in difficulty comparable to the GS-905-14. FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Exercising independent judgment and discretion to deliver technically authoritative legal recommendations to support: (1) case-processing/adjudication by an agency or court; or (2) information-disclosure functions related to the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act; Developing, administering, and evaluating the effectiveness of case-processing procedures, policies, and practices in adjudicative matters; Overseeing and directing the work of a diverse staff to accomplish case-processing or information-disclosure goals. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Please see educational qualification requirement information above. Transcripts are required. Additional information The Office of the Clerk of the Board (OCB) receives and processes cases filed at MSPB HQ, rules on certain procedural matters, and issues Board decisions and orders. It serves as MSPB's public information center, coordinates media relations, operates MSPB's library and online information services, and administers the Freedom of Information Act and privacy programs. It also certifies official records to the courts and Federal administrative agencies; and it manages MSPB's records systems, website content, and the Government in the Sunshine Act program. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: 1-800-877-8339. MSPB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER and employment decisions are based on merit factors only. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in an employment decision by this agency, you have the right to seek counseling to resolve your complaint. You must do so within 45 days of the alleged discrimination action. If you desire to seek counseling, call the MSPB Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202 653-6772, Ext 4405. Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework and for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process. Read more Benefits A 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility 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.