TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Not required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. Citizenship

Background/Security Investigation

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service

One year probationary period is required.

If you are qualifying based on education, you must provide a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts when applying to this position.  A copy of your official transcript(s) are also required prior to your first day.

To qualify for CT-11:  To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below:

Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.  Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. 

Specialized Experience: is defined as experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Examples of specialized experiences may include the following: analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence; conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; composing legal briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial documents; interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations.

Substitution of education for experience: The experience requirements for the CT-11 above may be met by the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full academic years of graduate level education, or  completion of all requirements for an LL.M. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of a Paralegal Specialist.

If you are qualified based on education, all academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. 

Probation Period. Candidates selected under competitive examining procedures will subject to a one-year probationary period.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under CFTC Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas:

• Ability to develop and evaluate pertinent facts and information in connection with program management and duties and/or case assignments.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize information technology systems.
• Ability to accomplish complex and multifaceted tasks with minimal oversight and guidance.
• Ability to network and interact with management officials and other professional contacts.

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Drug test required No