Attorney Adviser

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The Private Funds Unit (PFU) within the Division of Examinations is filling one Attorney-Adviser, SK-0905-14 position inone of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Ft Worth, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Salt Lake City, UT or Washington, DC.
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates 03/11/2022 to 03/25/2022
Salary $115,847 - $239,410 per year Starting salary is based on experience. See below for more information.
Pay scale & grade SK 14
Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations:
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Miami, FL
Miami, FL
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
Boston, MA
New York, NY
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel averages 5 days a month.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time
Service Excepted
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series) 0905 Attorney
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Other
Drug test No
Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number 22-EX-11403742-CSS
Control number 642505200
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency This position is open to US Citizens.
Duties The Division of Examinations' mission is to protect investors, ensure market integrity and support responsible capital formation through risk-focused strategies that: (1) improve compliance; (2) prevent fraud; (3) monitor risk; and (4) inform policy. The results of the Division's examinations are used by the SEC to inform rule-making initiatives, identify and monitor risks, improve industry practices and pursue misconduct.



If selected, you will join a well-respected team in the Division that is responsible for providing expert examination guidance and leadership for sensitive and complex programs, issues, and problems dealing with examination or inspection activities for areas of program emphasis such as self-regulatory organizations, broker-dealers, transfer agents, clearing agencies, investment companies, and investment advisers.



As a Attorney-Adviser you will:
Lead and participate in examinations and providing technical assistance and support in the Division of Examinations on examinations of investment advisers to private funds including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, commodity and other advisers;
Develop recommendations and reports, present and defend findings, and as required, collaborate with the legal staff and providing technical support for investigations and litigation of civil matters, administrative proceedings, and criminal prosecutions where complex private fund issues are involved;
Initiate and conduct consultations with the staff of Division of Examinations as well as other Divisions and Offices on issues which present difficult private fund questions;
If appropriate, provide technical support to senior examiners developing responses to requests; prepare or review reports involving financial, accounting and policy questions; draft memoranda, related documents, agreements, and correspondence in their examinations of private fund advisers; and
If appropriate, mentor junior exam staff in developing request lists and responses, memoranda drafting, report preparation, and issue resolution in their examinations of private funds.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
CITIZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree and You must be an active member of the bar in good standing.
Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
This position has promotion potential to the SK-14
TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year trial period.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
This position is in the collective bargaining unit.
Due to COVID-19, the SEC is currently in a optional telework posture. This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy.
Typical Examiner Travel: Examination staff routinely travel to the offices of registered entities to conduct on-site inspections of facilities, to meet with and interview entity personnel, and to examine certain business records.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.



Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.



BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following
J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND--
Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.
SK-14: Applicant must have three years of post J.D. experience identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least two years of which includes: Providing interpretative advice and guidance on matters related to Federal securities laws, regulations, and policies in the private fund industry; AND
Conducting due diligence and analysis in support of investing in a hedge fund, private equity or other alternative investment product.
Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: ****Additional information
Salary Ranges:
Atlanta, GA $122,051 - $206,775
Boston, MA $129,155 - $218,810
Chicago, IL: $128,476 - $217,659
Denver, CO: $127,017 - $215,188
Fort Worth, TX: $124,869 - $211,549
Los Angeles, CA: $132,292- $224,125
Miami, FL: $130,809- $209.060
New York, NY: $133,861- $226,783
Philadelphia, PA: $125,928 - $213,343
Salt Lake City, UT $115,847- $196,264
San Francisco, CA: $141,314 - $239,410
Washington, DC: $130,364 - $220,858
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be minimally qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered minimally qualified if they meet the minimum requirements for this position.



Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here
. Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.



Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must support your responses to the occupational questionnaire. After review of your application materials, if you are determined to be minimally qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official.



Applicants will be evaluated on the following competencies :





The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link ****Benefits
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Review our benefits
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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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years. To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work history that is relevant to the specific position for which you applied. If you are an external candidate selected for this position, OHR will review your complete work history to establish your starting salary. If you are a current SEC employee selected for this position, the standard percentage increases will be applied (i.e., 6% for non-supervisory and 8% for supervisory positions) if your selection results in a promotion. If your selection results in lateral movement (i.e. no change in grade) you will maintain your current salary. Note: Your resume must directly address the definition of specialized experience listed in the qualification section of this announcement and must NOT contain pictures.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.



A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( ****), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: ****.



If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Agency contact information ask HR ask HR
Email ****
Address
Division of Examinations
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at ****and clicking on Track Your Online Application.



By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request
Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years. To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work history that is relevant to the specific position for which you applied. If you are an external candidate selected for this position, OHR will review your complete work history to establish your starting salary. If you are a current SEC employee selected for this position, the standard percentage increases will be applied (i.e., 6% for non-supervisory and 8% for supervisory positions) if your selection results in a promotion. If your selection results in lateral movement (i.e. no change in grade) you will maintain your current salary. Note: Your resume must directly address the definition of specialized experience listed in the qualification section of this announcement and must NOT contain pictures.
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.
How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.



A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( ****), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: ****.



If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Agency contact information ask HR ask HR
Email ****
Address
Division of Examinations
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at ****and clicking on Track Your Online Application.



By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).
Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates 03/11/2022 to 03/25/2022
Salary $115,847 - $239,410 per year Starting salary is based on experience. See below for more information.
Pay scale & grade SK 14
Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations:
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Miami, FL
Miami, FL
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
Boston, MA
New York, NY
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel averages 5 days a month.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time
Service Excepted
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series) 0905 Attorney
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Other
Drug test No
Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number 22-EX-11403742-CSS
Control number 642505200
Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.
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