Duties

This position is located at Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Office of Chief Counsel - Tax and Trade Division.

As a Deputy Chief Counsel, You Will:

Render legal advice and counsel to the Administrator of TTB and the Administrator's executive staff.
Assist the Chief Counsel in determining which court decisions involving TTB or the laws TTB enforces or administers should be appealed or further reviewed and assists the Chief Counsel in making recommendations to the General Counsel accordingly.
Furnish legal opinions and memoranda and assist the Administrator in the preparation and review of other TTB publications and correspondence relating to the laws enforced and administered by TTB.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or

Key Requirements:

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Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience for the GS-15: You must have two (2) years of legal experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of such experience might include independently handling cases involving sensitive or highly visible issues that may contain facts which are difficult to develop and prove or matters of a precedent-setting nature.

Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.

Education

To Be Qualified For This Position, You Must Meet The Basic Educational And/or Work Experience Requirements For Attorney Positions In The Federal Government. Applicants Must:

Be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.;
Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;and
Meet all specialized experience requirements as described in the vacancy announcement.

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the

Additional information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for telework.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):

A one year probationary period may be required.
A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Complete a
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Undergo an income tax verification.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights,

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
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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.

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.

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