Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Regulatory Affairs Division (RAD), Program Law and Policy Department (PLPD), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The mission of RAD is to provide legal advice for legal matters involving PBGC's regulations and other guidance, to develop and draft regulatory and other guidance, and to obtain required approvals of guidance and of reporting and disclosure requirements.

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Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory development projects, analysis and interpretation of relevant ERISA provisions and other statutes and regulations in collaboration with subject-matter experts.
• Analyze and interpret relevant legal and policy provisions of ERISA and other statutes and regulations.
• Draft regulatory and other legal documents, including proposed and final rules, policy statements, notices, technical updates, and regulatory agendas.
• Ensure compliance with federal rulemaking requirements, including the Administrative Procedure Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Regulatory Flexibility Act, and relevant Executive Orders.
• Conduct legal and policy research and analyze significant legal issues stemming from statutory, regulatory, policy, and operational issues.
• Draft regulatory and other legal documents, including proposed and final rules, policy statements, notices, technical updates, and regulatory agendas.

The employee in this position will serve as an Attorney-Adviser at the senior expert level within the Regulatory Affairs Division (RAD) of the Office of General Counsel (OGC).

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Less than 10%

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• You may undergo a personnel security background investigation
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt
• Applicants selected for employment will be required to complete an OF-306
• A 2 year trial period is required unless met during prior Federal service

Qualifications

You may start at $122,530.00 if you meet the following specialized experience by the closing date of the announcement (in addition to the education requirement).

Specialized experience is defined as at least one year of experience at the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the private sector identifying, developing, analyzing and interpreting regulatory policy relevant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Administrative Procedure Act. Examples may include experience working in Administrative and Regulatory Law, Tax Law, or Employment Law analyzing and interpreting relevant provisions and identifying relevant legal and policy issues related to ERISA.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently serving or have previously served in the series in the Federal government for which this position is being advertised, you do not need to submit a transcript(s) if you submit an SF-50 that provides proof of you having been in the series. Please see the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement for additional information .

Education

In order to qualify for this position, you must possess: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

In addition to the education requirement, you must provide Law Bar Status/Membership and you must currently be an active member and in good standing of the bar of a State, a Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home

Please provide Law Bar Status/Membership.

WRITING SAMPLE: If you are selected for an interview, a writing sample may be required to be submitted of an original sample of an unedited written work that does not exceed ten pages in length (double spaced). The writing sample should demonstrate legal analysis.

Additional information

To be considered under a special hiring authority such as the Schedule A appointing authority for persons with disabilities ; or another excepted service/special hire authority, you must submit documentation to support your claim for eligibility with your application package. For more details, visit Federal Hiring Flexibilities .

PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities under the Schedule A Hiring Authority and other available hiring flexibilities and authorities are encouraged to contact PBGC's Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 229-3637 or Beasley.donald@pbgc.gov. TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (800) 400-7242.

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If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO):

OEEO Main Office Phone: 202-229-4363

Email: EEO@PBGC.gov

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PBGC is currently operating under maximum telework flexibilities. However, all Federal agencies will begin a phased transition to normal operations.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application will be reviewed to ensure that it is complete. All complete applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications (i.e., the required education and experience). The applications of those applicants who have submitted complete packages and are found to be minimally qualified are then further reviewed to determine the best qualified.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above (which is equivalent to PBGC's "Silver" quality category); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive and Special Hiring Authorities (i.e., displaced/surplus employees (CTAP/ICTAP eligibles), veterans eligible under the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW)/Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), disabled veterans with 30% or more disability, former Action Volunteers-Peace Corps/VISTA/etc., persons with disabilities and others who are eligible for special appointing authorities) procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume, supporting documentation submitted and their responses to the assessment questionnaire.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience and knowledge and skills so that we can determine your qualifications for this position. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting.

COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.

LAW SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT(S) (REQUIRED): You must submit transcripts to verify that you meet the educational requirement for this position. Information on the specific education requirement can be found under Education in the vacancy announcement. Your transcripts should include course titles, school name/location, date completed, grades, and number of credits earned. Applicants who obtained their qualifying education outside of the U.S. and its territories must provide proof that their degrees have been validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a college or university in the U.S. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; however, you must bring official transcripts with your first day if you are hired. Please see the Education section of this announcement for additional information.

PROOF OF BAR MEMBERSHIP (REQUIRED): This position requires you to be an active member of the bar (of any jurisdiction) and in good standing. You must submit proof of your membership to verify that you meet this requirement. In the event that you do not have a valid certificate of bar membership or good standing available at the time of application, please submit other evidence of bar membership (e.g., proof of payment of bar dues, a printout from a website indicating active bar membership) with your application; however, you must bring an official, valid certificate with you on your first day if you are hired.

WRITING SAMPLE: Writing sample may be required to be submitted If you are selected for an interview of an original sample of an unedited written work that does not exceed ten pages in length (double spaced). The writing sample should demonstrate legal analysis.

Failure to submit the required documents will result in an incomplete application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.