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Supervisory Attorney Advisor (EXCEPTED SERVICE)

Office of the Secretary of Transportation · Department of Transportation

This job in plain English

This job is a supervisory attorney position at the Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, DC. The attorney serves as the principal legal advisor, or Chief Counsel, to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, and is part of the Superintendent's leadership team. It is in the Excepted Service, which means hiring follows its own process rather than standard competitive rules, and it has 1 vacancy with telework eligibility and occasional travel.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Any U.S. citizen can apply, according to the agency's clarification. The job is open to the public, and U.S. nationals or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. are also listed as eligible.

What you would do

  • Provide legal research and expert advice on Academy operations and policy.
  • Advise the Superintendent and staff on legal and policy matters.
  • Serve as the Designated Agency Ethics Official and advise staff on ethics rules.
  • Represent the Academy in meetings and coordinate legal support from other attorneys.
  • Assist Department of Justice attorneys in federal court cases involving the Academy.
  • Serve as agency representative in EEOC and MSPB employment cases.

Do you qualify for GS-15?

With experience: At least 4 years of professional attorney experience, listed at the GS-15 level.

With education: A law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), completed as a full course of study, plus current good standing membership in a state, territory, or D.C. bar.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current membership in good standing in the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of 2 pages or less, showing dates, job titles, hours per week, and federal series and grade if applicable
  • Completed online questionnaire
  • Proof of current bar membership
  • Transcripts showing law degree and any required coursework (need not be official)
  • Writing sample, only if selected for an interview
  • Veterans' preference documents such as SF-15 or DD-214, if you claim it

How you will be rated: Applicants are not rated or ranked. Human Resources checks whether you meet the basic education and experience requirements, then sends qualified applicants to the selecting official. Questionnaire answers must be supported by your resume, or they may not be credited, and missing required documents will get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Confirm your bar membership and law degree details, and send transcripts that show your law degree.
  • List each job's dates, title, hours per week, and federal series and grade on your 2-page resume, since only those pages are reviewed.
  • After uploading documents, check that they appear in your saved application before final submission.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Recruitment incentive authorization varies by selection and may require a service agreement.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/59
  • 2-year trial period (probationary period) for excepted service hires
  • Background check (suitability and fitness)
  • Standards of Ethical Conduct under 5 CFR 2635 apply
  • Confidential financial disclosure report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and yearly after
  • Application and required documents due by 11:59 PM EST on closing date

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$169,279 – $197,200 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-15 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
MARAD.MMA-2027-0017

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