Deputy Counsel to the Inspector General

Deputy Counsel to the Inspector General

Department: General Services Administration

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: As Deputy Counsel, the incumbent will be a Supervisory General Attorney who serves as the primary assistant to the Counsel to the Inspector General. Location of position: Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (JC) 1800 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20405 We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Major Duties:

• In addition to serving as an attorney in the Office of Counsel with responsibility for assigned matters, the incumbent directly supervises paralegals and attorneys. The Deputy Counsel also has primary responsibility for the administration of the Office, the OIG Freedom of Information Act Program, and the OIG Ethics Program. Assists the Counsel to the Inspector General to lead the Office of Counsel, manage the workload performed by its staff of attorneys and paralegals, and helps to ensure a successful legal program that supports OIG audits, investigations, inspections, and administration. Supervises the provision of legal services, advice, and assistance to all OIG Program Areas. Oversees the analyses and preparation of OIG responses to requests and appeals under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Supervises the agency response to FOIA litigation. Manages and supervises the OIG Ethics Program. Provides legal training to OIG personnel when requested. Represents the OIG in litigation arising from OIG personnel matters or other matters affecting OIG operations. Serves as agency counsel in False Claims Act cases with the Department of Justice. Advises on internal procurement/fiscal/contracting matters; personnel matters; disclosures; privacy act; ethics; FOIA, and all other legal issues that arise in OIG. Reviews and recommends OIG positions on GSA and OIG policies and proposed changes; proposed legislation and regulations; and draft proposals for the OIG. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The GS-15 salary range starts at $169,279 to $197,200 per year(includes locality pay). Locality pay will be determined once the duty location has been established. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their law school transcript(s) by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. To qualify, you must possess all of the following: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (at the time of graduation); AND Candidates must be an active member of the Bar in good standing (licensed to practice law) in any State, a Territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; AND At least two years of professional legal experience acquired after being admitted to the bar. To qualify at the GS-15 level you must possess at least one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. At least one year of this experience must be specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below. Specialized Experience: Experience and demonstrated skill in preparing for litigation and knowledge of and experience applying personnel law, the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Federal procurement and appropriations law, and Government ethics rules. OR You must have 5 years of broad, professional legal experience in matters that demonstrate a thorough and wide knowledge of basic principles in the legal profession and (a) outstanding technical competence in the original successful solution of unusual and complex problems or (b) ability in the planning, direction, or coordination of a legal problem.

How to Apply: Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-20