IEC Journal

Ethics Attorney vacancy at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

VACANCY AT THE OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY

 

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Department of Treasury, is hiring an Ethics Attorney at the NB-06 level ($91,643 to $170,404) to coordinate the OCC's nationwide ethics program.  The selected individual may have advancement opportunity to Senior Counsel, NB-07 ($121,023 to $224,983) upon meeting the criteria for advancement to the Senior Counsel position and Chief Counsel approval.  Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.

 

Attorney-Advisor, NB-06, Administrative and Internal Law Division, Office of the First Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.  Duty Station: Washington, D.C.  Closing date: March 10, 2010. HR Contact: Jill Rajaee at (202) 874-4421.  Please review the vacancy announcement for more information about the OCC, the duties of the position and how to apply.  http://www.occ.gov/jobs/lawjob5.html

Dept of Education vacancy - Dep. Assist. GC for Ethics (GS-15)

Dept of Education, Office of the General Counsel, Ethics Division, has a GS-15 vacancy for the  Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Ethics.  Announcement is open until Feb. 23, 2010.  Please see USAJobs listing at http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86014526&JobTitle=Supervisory+General+Attorney%2c+GS-905-15&q=attorney&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=85&y=10&pg=2&re=3&AVSDM=2010-02-02+00%3a03%3a00.

USDA Supervisory Program Specialist vacancy (GS-14)

The USDA Office of Ethics has an opening for a GS-14, Supervisory Program Specialist (Branch Chief), position.  The incumbent will be responsible for developing, administering, and overseeing the ethics program for the USDA Forest Service.  The announcement will be open through Thursday, March 4, 2010, and it’s available on USAJOBS:  http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86071405&JobTitle=Supervisory+Program+Specialist+(Ethics)&jtit=Supervisory+Program+Specialist+(Ethics)

DHS Headquarters ethics attorney vacancy (GS-14/15)

DHS OGC issued a vacancy announcement for an Attorney Advisor (Ethics). The individual selected for this position will participate in the implementation of the government-wide standards of ethical conduct program for federal employees, including the financial disclosure program, will analyze complex legal questions, and will provide advice and training to Departmental staff.

The announcement will be open through Friday, February 12th.  The link to the announcement on USAJOBS is:

 

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=85842274&JobTitle=Attorney+Advisor+(Ethics)&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=98&y=5&jbf574=HSAA&tm=5&AVSDM=2010-01-23+06%3a31%3a00

HHS management analyst vacancy (GS 11-13)

The Office of the General Counsel, Ethics Division, at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking qualified candidates for a Management Analyst position (GS 343 11/12/13) in its Ethics Education and Program Review Branch.  The successful applicant will perform the following duties in evaluating the ethics program compliance of the operating and staff divisions within HHS:  

1.  Plan and organize ethics program reviews/audits

2.  Examine financial disclosure, outside activity, and other ethics reporting systems

3.  Draft ethics program administration procedures

4.  Prepare working papers, executive summaries and reports for ethics program reviews/audits

5.  Monitor compliance with program review/audit recommendations

The job announcement is located on the USAJOBS section of the OPM website at the following URL:

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84992589&JobTitle=MANAGEMENT+ANALYST&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&q=ethics&pg=1&re=12&cnme=Washington&rad=20&rad_units=miles&rfn=1&sort=dtex&AVSDM=2009-12-07+11%3a56%3a00

The vacancy announcement closes on January 8, 2010.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Ethics Attorney Job (GS 12-15)

Announcement for an attorney to join the ICE Ethics Office. The Ethics Office is responsible for implementing the standards of conduct program for ICE and provides professional responsibility advice to attorneys in the legal office.  Closes Nov. 6, 2009. ETHICS-HQ-09-06

See full announcement at

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84020017&JobTitle=Ethics+Attorney&q=Ethics+Attorney&sort=rv%2c-dtex&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&jbf565=&caller=default.aspx&AVSDM=2009-10-16+13%3a21%3a00

Two USDA ethics vacancies (GS-13/14)

Senior Ethics Program Specialist (GS-14)--closes Nov. 2, 2009.

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=83750340&JobTitle=Senior+Ethics+Program+Specialist&sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&jbf574=AGDA&vw=d&re=134&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=agency.aspx&AVSDM=2009-10-02+14%3a12%3a00

Ethics Specialist (GS-13)--closes Nov. 6, 2009.

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=83837839&JobTitle=Ethics+Specialist&sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&jbf574=AGDA&vw=d&re=134&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=agency.aspx&AVSDM=2009-10-07+14%3a58%3a00

Dept. of State - Opening for Ethics Attorney

Statement of Work for Legal Affairs/Ethics Attorney, US Department of State

The position is Attorney/ Advisor.  The incumbent would work under the direction and guidance of the Senior Ethics Counsel, Ethics Office, U.S. Department of State.   The incumbent would be responsible for reviewing and advising senior managers  on eligibility of applicants  being consider appointment for a Government position.  Incumbent will decide whether the applicant has a conflict- of-interest between their investments/outside positions and the position for which they are being considered.

 

 The incumbent will make decisions as to whether the applicant’s investments’ could cause or would cause a conflict  of interest when performing  the duties of the  position.

 

 The primary objective is to provide contractor services and deliverables through performance as a subject matter expert (i.e. Expert on Federal Conflict-of-Interest Laws) as it pertains to Legal Ethics issues.  The incumbent will process financial disclosure reports for prospective, existing and former employees assigned to Iraq and /or Afghanistan.   The incumbent may also serve as the office point of contact for other individuals serving in Iraq or Afghanistan who are required to file financial disclosure statements.

 

Incumbent will:

 

·     Serve as the attorney adviser on all financial disclosure matters affecting potential, existing and former employees serving in Iraq or Afghanistan;

·     Provide advice and assistant to filers submitting financial disclosure reports;

·     Clarifies discrepancies or obtains explanations on disclosed data through correspondence or telephone exchanges with fliers or their agents;

·     Examines financial data reported by fliers, applying regulatory statutes and guidance to ensure that conflicts of interest do not exist between filer holdings and their Department of State position;

·     Incumbent recommends solutions to resolve conflict as provided by ethics statutes;

·     Ensures the proper input of data on filer status in Financial Disclosure Tracking System.

 

Requirements /Certifications, License, or Other expertise required.   Contractor is expected to have:

 

·     Knowledge of Federal Ethics rules and regulations, including the Standard of Conduct develop by the Office of Government Ethics;

·     Knowledge of Federal financial disclosures rules, regulations and practices for the Financial Disclosure System;

·     Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with filers on sensitive matters of financial holdings or positions the candidate has held that may cause a conflict;

·     Ability to interpret, explain, and apply Federal  laws, regulations or procedures concerning financial disclosure and ethics standards clearly and effectively;

·     Working knowledge of personal computers and MS software, as well as facility with Internet searches.

·     A law degree from an ABA accreded law school and a member in good standing of a State or Federal Bar. 

·     Ability to obtain a Secret Level Security Clearance.

 

Contact Information:

 

Donald E. Hibbard

Hr Director

Pillar Systems Corp

703-548-4800 Ext 106

 

Export-Import Ethics/FOIA attorney vacancy (GS-14)

The Export-Import Bank of the United States, an independent federal agency, is looking for an Ethics/FOIA attorney at the GS-14 level. All inquiries can be sent to me at faisal.siddiqui@exim.gov or (202) 565-3435.

Two ethics vacancies as USDA Office of Ethics

The USDA Office of Ethics has extended its advertisement for a GS-14 Senior Ethics Specialist until June 17, 2009.  Here is the link: Link to Senior Ethics Specialist Position.  They are also advertising a GS-13 Ethics Specialist position, which also closes on June 17, 2009, at Link to Ethics Specialist Position.  We request any interested parties call Mike Edwards at (202) 720-2251, when submitting an application.

Dept. of Education Supervisory Attorney vacancy (GS 15)

DOE Office of General Counsel has a vacancy for a supervisory attorney in their ethics division.  The vacacancy remains open until June 16, 2009.  See full annoucement at http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=81136370&JobTitle=Supervisory+General+Attorney%2c+GS-905-15&q=bepartment+of+education&sort=rv%2c-dtex&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&caller=default.aspx&jbf574=EDEG&AVSDM=2009-05-26+00%3a03%3a00

DOI Inspector General Ethics Attorney vacancy (GS 13-14)

Department of the Interior (DOI) has a vacancy for a GS 13-14 (promoption potential to a GS 15) Associate Ethics Counselor in the OIG’s Office of General Counsel (OGC).  The vacancy announcement is open until May 26, 2009.  For full details, please see the OPM announcement at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80871903&jbf574=IN24&brd=3876&AVSDM=2009%2D05%2D08+08%3A01%3A01&sort=rv&vw=d&Logo=0&FedPub=Y&caller=%2Fagency%5Fsearch%2Easp&FedEmp=Y&SUBMIT1.x=74&SUBMIT1.y=12&ss=0&TabNum=7&rc=3

USDA Senior Ethics Specialist vacancy (GS 14)

The USDA Office of Ethics is advertising for a GS-14 Senior Ethics Specialist.  Announcement closes: June 03, 2009.  See full announcement at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80803286

OGE Ethics Specialist vacancies GS 9 and 13 (closes May 20)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

OGE is seeking a Government Ethics Specialist to join a team of dedicated professionals in the Office of Agency Programs at the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE). The ideal candidate will have superb organizational and analytical skills and a strong desire to make a positive and practical impact in the Federal Government.

The position closes Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

Interested candidates should refer to 09-OGE-009P or 09-OGE-008 (see links below). Questions about the position should be directed to Trish Zemple, Associate Director, Program Services Division.

09-OGE-009P -

http://www.usoge.gov/careers.aspx#09oge009p

09-OGE-008 -

http://www.usoge.gov/careers.aspx#09oge008

IRS ethics official vacancy GS-14

The IRS Chief Counsel's office is seeking an attorney for its Ethics and General Government Law branch. The closing date is May 18, 2009.  For more information, please see the announcement at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=80711827.

Ethics Program Assistant vacancy (GS 6/7) at US Geological Survey

There is currently an opening for a GS 6/7 Ethics Program Assistant in the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Ethics Office located in Reston, VA.  The position is open to the public as well as to status candidates.  The successful candidate will provide technical and administrative assistance to the Ethics Program, manage the financial disclosure/training database, file ethics opinions (in paper and electronic formats), prepare reports, and keep records of contributions of travel expenses from non-Federal entities, gifts, grants, and requests to engage in outside work.

The vacancy closes on April 21, 2009.  Here is a direct link to the announcement:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80227898&AVSDM=2009%2D04%2D01+00%3A03%

VACANCY AT ODNI FOR ETHICS PARALEGAL (GS-12/13)

There is currently an opening for a GS 12/13 Ethics Paralegal in the Office of General Counsel at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in Northern Virginia. The Ethics Paralegal is a key member of the Ethics team who works with the other ethics officials to create and maintain the ODNI ethics program and ensure its compliance with federal ethics laws. The vacancy closes April 30, 2009. A direct link to the announcement can be found below:

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=80276357

REPOSTED: DoD SOCO Paralegal Vacancy (YA-2)(salary range $49,354 - 113,007)

Those individuals who previously applied and meet revised eligibility requirements must reapply.  See http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80049423&AVSDM=2009%2D03%2D23+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&jbf574=DD25&jbf565=0&FedEmp=Y&sort=sl&FedPub=Y&sorder=d&pg=1&SUBMIT1=Search+for+Jobs

Nat'l Instit. of Aging (NIH/HHS) vacancies

(1)     ETHICS COORDINATOR, GS-301-14, Office of Administrative Management (OAM), Office of the Director (OD).  Duty station: Bethesda, MD.  Announcement # HHS/NIH-2009-1207 (open to current or former civilian federal employees).  Closing date: 3/27/2009.  HR Contact: Lauren Carroll Tedesco at (301) 594-2288.  Direct link to the announcement can be found below:

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79811652&AVSDM=2009%2D03%2D10+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&q=ethics+coordinator+nia&FedEmp=Y&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=73&SUBMIT1.y=18

(2)     ETHICS SPECIALIST, GS-301-13, Office of Administrative Management (OAM), Office of the Director (OD).  Duty station: Bethesda, MD.  Announcement # HHS/NIH-2009-1901 (open to current or former civilian federal employees).  Closing date: 3/27/2009.  HR Contact: Lauren Carroll Tedesco at (301) 594-2288.  Direct link to the announcement can be found below:

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79811718&AVSDM=2009%2D03%2D10+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&q=ethics+coordinator+nia&FedEmp=Y&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=73&SUBMIT1.y=18

Deputy Ethics Officer, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DHS, vancancy (GS-15)

The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking an experienced ethics attorney for a supervisory position as the Deputy, ICE Ethics Office in Washington, D.C.  The ICE Ethics Office is responsible for the administration of the standards of conduct program for the agency and is also responsible for providing professional responsibility advice to over 800 agency attorneys.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79583546&AVSDM=2009%2D02%2D25+16%3A20%3A29&Logo=0&q=ethics&lid=17514&jbf571=10&paygrademin=15&paygrademax=15&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=114&SUBMIT1.y=16

DoD SOCO Paralegal Vacancy (YA-2)(salary range $49,354 - 113,007)

The Standards of Conduct Office has a vacancy for a paralegal to assist in administration of the Government Ethics program.  This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), and requires a security clearance.  Vacancy Number DLS-09-1925-DE .  See the full annoucement at:  http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79435106&AVSDM=2009%2D02%2D25+07%3A00%3A49&Logo=0&jbf574=DD25&jbf565=0&FedEmp=Y&sort=sl&FedPub=Y&sorder=d&pg=1&SUBMIT1=Search+for+Jobs

HHS, Lead Ethics Program Administrator (GS-301-14) vacancy

The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has a vacancy for a Lead Ethics Program Administrator, GS-301-14.  The position is located in Woodlawn, MD.  Announcement is open through March 19, 2009.

Job Announcement number HHS-CM-OOM-2009-0025.  See full announcement at http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79420095&AVSDM=2009%2D02%2D19+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&jbf574=HE70&brd=3876&vw=d&ss=0&CustomApplicant=15510,15512,15514,15515,15516,15523,15669,29555,29556,45575&sort=rv&caller=/index.asp

IRS attorney vacancy (GS-14)

The IRS Chief Counsel's office is seeking an attorney for its Ethics and General Government Law branch. The closing date is Thursday, February 05, 2009.  For more information, please see the announcement at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=78678746.

Office of Government Ethics, Program Analyst vacancy (GS 11/12)

The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is seeking a Program Analyst to join a team of dedicated professionals in the Office of International Assistance and Governance Initiatives. The position entails serving as a primary resource in the administration of OGE’s international technical assistance and good governance programs. Major duties include: planning, organizing and conducting ethics briefings for large, diverse groups of foreign delegations to the Office of Government Ethics (OGE); supporting the Deputy and Assistant Directors in OGE's participation in activities that meet U.S. obligations under international agreements and to international organizations; providing support to the Deputy and Associate Directors in planning and organizing OGE-directed international technical assistance programs; coordinating OGE responses to requests for information from outside entities regarding international ethics and anticorruption matters; collecting data on and preparing written analyses of anticorruption, ethics and good governance programs and agreements from around the world; maintaining records and documents related to OGE's international contacts and activities by developing and maintaining computer databases to track and summarize OGE's international activities; and identifying and pursuing collaborative good governance programs with other Federal agencies having complementary missions and with state and local entities that are responsible for ensuring accountability and promoting public confidence in government.

Applications must be receiv

ed by Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. 

To obtain the full vacancy announcement for this position, see announcement number 09-OGE-004P at http://usajobs.opm.gov/

DoD Supervisory Management Analyst vacancy (YA-03)

The Dept. of Defense Standards of Conduct Office is looking for a supervisory management analyst to work on the Office of the Secretary of Defense Government ethics program.  For more information please see the USAJobs annoucement number DLS-08-8848-TJ.

 

SALARY RANGE: SALARY RANGE: 97,077.00 - 156,450.00 USD per year.

OPEN: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 to Wednesday, December 17, 2008.

 

Dept. of State, Part-Time Ethics Attorney vacancy (GS13-15)

The Department of State has a part-time position attorney immediately available (approximately 20 hours per week) .  Depending on experience, the incumbent will be hired at either GS13, 14, or 15.  The Department of State has a centralized ethics program where attorneys are expected to provide advice to employees located in the United States and employees assigned to embassies and other posts around the world.  The incumbent will provide guidance, advice, and/or training about the full range of ethics law issues, requirements, and policy, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct and the criminal conflict of interest laws.  The attorney also will review financial disclosure reports filed by nominees, other top-level Department officials, and certain mid-level Department employees for potential and actual conflicts of interest and to ensure that reports are technically compliant with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies implemented by the Office of Government Ethics. Drafts counseling letters and/or meets with filers to advise of potential conflicts and acceptable remedies in accordance with applicable criminal conflict of interest statutes and regulations. Contact Waldo (Chip) Brooks or Sarah Taylor at the Department of State Ethics Office.  Email:  Brooksww@state.gov or Taylorse2@state.gov.  Phone:  202 647-4646

Interior, Attorney-Adviser vacancy (GS-14/15)

The Departmental Ethics Office, Office of the Solicitor, Department of the Interior, invites applications for the position of Attorney-Adviser (GS-14/15) to serve as a staff attorney and national expert in government ethics statutes and regulations and to support and advise the Designated Agency Ethics Official and Alternate Agency Ethics Official in managing the DOI ethics program.  This Attorney-Adviser provides legal advice to Department employees at all levels regarding the conflict of interest statutes, executive branch-wide standards of conduct regulations, and the public and confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act and 5 CFR Part 2634.  This Attorney-Adviser also provides technical assistance to the bureau ethics counselors within the Rocky Mountain Region to ensure bureau ethics programs are in compliance with applicable ethics laws, executive orders, and regulations.  The duty location for this position is Lakewood, CO.  The vacancy announcement closes Tuesday, December 16, 2008; number SOL-KS-09-MM225572.

Treasury, Ethics Program Specialist vacancy (GS-11/14)

Department of the Treasury, Departmental Offices seeks a GS-11/14 Ethics Program Specialist. The Ethics Program Specialist reviews public financial disclosure reports filed by top-level Department officials for potential and actual conflicts of interest and to ensure that reports are technically compliant with applicable statutes and with regulations and policies implemented by the Office of Government Ethics. May draft counseling letters and/or meet with filers to advise of the potential conflicts and acceptable remedies in accordance with applicable criminal conflict of interest statutes and regulations. The Ethics Program Specialist also provides guidance, advice, and/or training about the full range of ethics law issues, requirements, and policy, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct and the criminal conflict of interest laws. The position closes 12/24/08. Please click here for a copy of the announcement: Job Announcement # 09-DO-092P.

Interior, Bureau of Land Mgmt Vacancy - Ethics Specialist (GS 13/14)

Incumbent serves as the Ethics Program Manager responsible for the development and implementation of ethics policies, procedures, and practices;  reviews current ethics policies and procedures to ensure consistency with established regulations and guidelines set forth by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) and the Department's Ethics Office; develops new, or revises existing ethics policies and procedures for BLM to ensure that policies are consistent with pertinent statutes, laws, and regulations; provides recommendations relative to the effect of new or proposed legislation, regulations, or DOI ethics policies on the BLM ethics program; monitors and applies new publications and directions in the ethics arena; works in concert with the BLM National Training Center and others to develop, present and evaluate ethics training for the Bureau; and ensures ethics information is accessible to all BLM employees.

Applications due by NLT December 03, 2008.

See http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=77348726

HHS, NIH Nat'l Cancer Instit vacancy - Director, Office of Ethics (GS 15)

The Office of Ethics, Office of Management, Office of the Director, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), invites applications for the Director, Office of Ethics, GS-301/601-15.  The NCI is the principal arm of the Federal government with responsibility for cancer research and for carrying out the National Cancer Program.  The NCI conducts biomedical research in its own facilities, directs research carried out under contracts and provides grant support of research and training in non-federal institutions in the United States and abroad.  The Office of Ethics administers a comprehensive ethics program that reflects statutory responsibility and integrity to the public and trains, advises, and enables employees and managers on the application of conflict of interest statutes, standards of ethical conduct, regulations and NIH policy.  This position serves as the Director, Office of Ethics and is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Ethic Office’s programs and initiatives; supervising professional/administrative staff; and providing expert advisory services to the Director, NCI, and other senior NCI leadership on a comprehensive program of ethics and standards of conduct.

Applications must be received by December 11, 2008. Job annoncement number: NCI-09-306702-DE.

See http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=77421799&AVSDM=2008%2D11%2D13+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&q=office+of+ethics&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0

HHS, NIH, Nat'l Cancer Instit. Director, Office of Ethics vancancy (GS 15)

 

The Office of Ethics, Office of Management, Office of the Director, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), invites applications for the Director, Office of Ethics, GS-601-15.  The NCI is the principal arm of the Federal government with responsibility for cancer research and for carrying out the National Cancer Program.  The NCI conducts biomedical research in its own facilities, directs research carried out under contracts and provides grant support of research and training in non-federal institutions in the United States and abroad.  The Office of Ethics administers a comprehensive ethics program that reflects statutory responsibility and integrity to the public and trains, advises, and enables employees and managers on the application of conflict of interest statutes, standards of ethical conduct, regulations and NIH policy.  This position serves as the Director, Office of Ethics and is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Ethic Office’s programs and initiatives; supervising professional/administrative staff; and providing expert advisory services to the Director, NCI, and other senior NCI leadership on a comprehensive program of ethics and standards of conduct. 

 

The individual selected for this position must have: 1) expert knowledge of ethics statutes and standard of conducts regulations as well as related administrative or procurement statutes, regulations, case law implementation, policies and procedures as they related to a biomedical research environment; 2) knowledge base of the current state of biomedical research sufficient to exercise sound judgment to plan, coordinate and direct an ethics and standard of conduct program of national significance; 3) demonstrated experience communicating clearly and effectively both in writing and orally about scientific issues and to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with other scientists; and, 4) demonstrated experience providing supervisory leadership and mentoring to other professional staff.

Salary is commensurate with experience and a full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available.  The NCI vacancy announcement for these positions contains complete application procedures and lists all mandatory information that must be submitted with the application. To obtain the vacancy announcements for this position, see announcement number NCI-09-305099 at http://usajobs.opm.gov/. Applications must be received by December 2, 2008.

NCI, NIH and DHHS are Equal Opportunity Employers.

OGE Vacancy - Ethics Specialist, GS-14

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=76062543

OGE has posted a vacancy announcement for a Government Ethics Specialist, GS-301-14.  The successful candidate will serve as a senior desk officer in the Program Services Division, Office of Agency Programs, U.S. Office of Government Ethics.  The announcement closes Tuesday, October 14.  Questions about the position should be directed to Trish Zemple, Associate Director, Program Services Division.  The vacancy announcement is linked here. 

OGE GS 13-15 Jobs Filled; Other Positions Open

To save some work for those considering last-minute application forms:

As warned in the original announcement, the two OGE grade GS 13-15 jobs announced here earlier have been filled before the Sept. 30 deadline. Per Barbara Mullen-Roth, OGE is no longer accepting applications for these postions. As of today, OGE is still recruiting for two positions at the GS-13 level.

Updated: Sept. 26 to specify level of two remaining job openings.

Reminder: OGE Jobs Closing Sept. 30

Update Sept. 25: These jobs have already been filled, as OGE warned could happen in the original announcement. Save your resumes!

Ethics Specialist Vacancies at OGE

OGE is recruiting for two vacancies, with promotion potential to GS-13:

• 08-OGE-018
• 08-OGE-019

Closing date for both is Sept. 29.

Treasury Attorney Vacancy GS-13/15

The Department of Treasury has an Attorney-Advisor (Senior Counsel for Ethics) vacancy for a GS-13/15.  The job closes on September 21, 2008.  See USAJobs announcement 08-DO-477PA .  Click here

Dept of Treasury ADAEO/DAGC vacancy (SL)

The Department of the Treasury seeks a Deputy Assistant General Counsel (Ethics).  Please click on the link below for more information.  The position closes on September 16, 2008.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=74847504 

USDA Ethics Office vacancies

The USDA Ethics Office has several openings listed on USA Jobs. Once under Department of Agriculture, interested parties can search "office of ethics." http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/jobsearch.asp?q=%22office+of+ethics%22&salmin=&salmax=&paygrademin=&paygrademax=&FedEmp=N&tm=&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0

• GS 7/8/9 Assistants-6 openings [closes August 25-governmentwide]
• GS-13 Specialists-2 openings [closes August 25-all sources & competitive]
• GS-14 Supervisory Ethics Specialist [Forestry Branch]-1 opening [closes August 26-all sources & competitive]
• GS-14 Senior Ethics Specialist-1 opening [closes August 26-all sources & competitive]

HHS Supervisory Atty Vacancy (GS-15) Announcement Extended

The vacancy announcement for the hyperlinked position has been extended until August 20, 2008. 

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=74581489&brd=3876&AVSDM=2008-08-06+15:30:57&q=OS-2008-0106&sort=rv&vw=d&Logo=0&FedPub=Y&FedEmp=N&SUBMIT1.x=98&SUBMIT1.y=16&ss=0&TabNum=6&rc=2

House of Representatives Seeks Ethics Lawyer

The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Chief Counsel-Staff Director. This job involves supervising 18 staff members. E-mail resume, references and cover letter to ethicsjobs__AT__mail__DOT__house__DOT__gov NLT August 20, 2008. (E-mail address disguised to throw off automated spammers). Details available through Legal Times/Law.com Career Opportunities section (registration required).

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Dept of Educ. Attorney Vacancies (GS 11-14)

Please see below vacancy announcement to fill several attorney positions in the Office of the General Counsel for the Department of Education:

• Ethics Division (x2)
• Business and Administrative Law Division (x1)
• Educational Equity and Research Division (x1)
• Elementary, Secondary, Adult and Vocational Education Division (x2). 

If you have any interest in applying for any of the positions, please follow the instructions provided in the announcement.  Open until July 30, 2008.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=73674258&brd=3876&AVSDM=2008-07-09+00:03:01&q=Education&sort=rv&vw=d&Logo=0&FedPub=Y&pg=5&jbf571=10&FedEmp=N&ss=0&TabNum=6&rc=2

ICE Chief Ethics Officer vacancy (GS-15)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking an experienced attorney for a supervisory position as the Deputy to the Chief Ethics Officer for the ICE Ethics Office of the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor in Washington, D.C. Open until July 31, 2008.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=73546247&AVSDM=2008%2D07%2D03+15%3A24%3A33&Logo=0&q=ethics&lid=17514&jbf571=10&paygrademin=15&paygrademax=15&FedEmp=Y&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=107&SUBMIT1.y=16

VA Attorney Vacancy GS-11-14

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an enthusiastic attorney to join their staff at the GS 11-14 level.  VA's mission, serving those who have served our nation, attracts highly-motivated public servants.  If you are interested in working hard at work worth doing, and have at least one-year experience in Government ethics, please contact us.  The job announcement can be found here:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=73094920 

OGE Vacancies (2): Attorney GS-13-15

The U.S. Office of Government Ethics is seeking two attorneys to join its Office of General Counsel and Legal Policy.  The Office of General Counsel and Legal Policy provides oral and written advice to DAEOs and ethics counselors throughout the Executive Branch on a wide variety of topics of interest to the ethics community; prepares DAEOgrams and advisory opinions; makes presentations to Federal agencies and other organizations; works with the White House and Executive Branch agencies in reviewing candidates for positions requiring Senate confirmation; drafts legislation and regulations, formulates ethics and conflict of interest policy for the Executive Branch; and assists the OGE Director in the administration of the agency.

Successful candidates should have familiarity with Federal conflicts of interest and ethics laws and possess strong writing and presentation skills.  Experience working in an Executive Branch agency ethics program is highly desirable.  These vacancies will be filled at the GS-13 to GS-15 level depending on experience and qualifications.  Please contact Don W. Fox, General Counsel, or Walter M. Shaub, Jr., Deputy General Counsel, at (202) 482-9292 for additional information.  If you are ready to join a collegial and dynamic team of professionals dedicated to public service, please send a resume or optional form 612 along with proof of good standing in a Bar of a state or territory of the United States to Marilyn L. Bennett, Program Analyst, U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Suite 500, 1201 New York Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 or by e-mail at recruit@oge.gov.

NIH GS-15 Vacancy

The National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NIH, is currently recruiting for a Supervisory Ethics Program Specialist, GS-301-15.  The incumbent will serve as the Deputy Ethics Counselor (DEC) and Director of the Ethics Office.  Please share this vacancy announcement with Federal employees who might be interested and eligible in filling this critical position within the NIDDK.  The USAJOBS announcement number is HHS/NIH-2008-2812.  Below is the link to the complete vacancy announcement.   

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=73287329&AVSDM=2008%2D06%2D27+00%3A03%3A02&Logo=0&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&customapplicant=15513,15514,15515,15669,15523,15512,15516,45575&q=Supervisory+Ethics+specialist+maryland

USDA Ethics Openings

The USDA has two new GS-14 openings in its Ethics Office: one for a Senior Ethics Program Specialist, the other for a Supervisory Program Specialist.  More information on both positions is available on OPM's USAJOBS website.

OGE Vacancy: Management Analyst, GS 13

OGE SEEKS MANAGEMENT ANALYST, GS-0343-13 - The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is seeking a highly-motivated and enthusiastic person to join a team of dedicated professionals in the Information Resources Management Division. The incumbent will serve as the technical authority and advisor to the Deputy Chief Information Officer and other OGE staff regarding the records management program and the clearance of all administrative and programmatic forms. For more information, please see Job Announcement Number 08-OGE-016 under the Vacancy Announcement and Other Information section of the OGE website at:

http://www.usoge.gov/pages/about_oge/other_info.html#mngt_anal

HUD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Office of General Counsel, Ethics Law Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, has an opening for a GS-15, Supervisory Attorney-Advisor. The Job Announcement # is H08-EX-186958-CW. It is listed on USAJOBS at OPM. Closing date is June 6.

DOJ Recruiting Lawyer Grades 13-15

The Department of Justice is recruiting an ethics lawyer in grade 13, 14 or 15. Details in the attachment:

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