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Summary
Come join the U.S. Postal Service!
The United States Postal Service is seeking highly qualified attorneys to perform work in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") Unit. The position is eligible for telework up to three days per week.
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/22/2024 to 05/22/2024
$120,000 - $192,900 per year
UA 1
Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Long Beach, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
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Windsor, CT
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Landover, MD
New York, NY
Plano, TX
Seattle, WA
Remote job
No
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - may be required.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
1
0905 Attorney
No
Not Required
No
DEST-12393385-24-CEB
787977400
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This job is open to
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
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Duties
Successful candidates will handle a heavy OSHA caseload before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) and in federal court, as well as providing advice to internal clients on a variety of OSHA and safety-related matters. They will provide OSHA training and representation to clients across all levels of the Postal Service nationwide.
Applicants should have at least three years of experience primarily practicing employment law in federal courts or before the OSHRC, EEOC and/or MSPB. Current litigation experience, including discovery, drafting and filing motions, mediation, and participation in trials and hearings, is required. Experience in handling OSHA matters should be specifically documented in the applicant's resume.
Responsibilities
Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials.
Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials.
Directly advises postal management officials and represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties.
Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.
Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements
Other Requirements
SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar Association.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire. The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's resume.
Special Conditions: A RESUME, COVER LETTER, WRITING SAMPLE (Law School Transcript Optional).
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
Qualifications
Ability to prepare pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, responses and other documents to present the issues independently with little or no direct supervision.
Ability to provide legal advice and services with respect to regulations, practices, or other legal matters, and formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws.
Ability to litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to include the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and prepare legal documents and presentations.
Ability to conduct legal research to gather and interpret information and ensure accuracy of details; using resources such as internal and external documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar Association.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire. The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's resume.
The three years of required experience must include at least two years of experience litigating before administrative agencies or federal courts in highly complex or large-scale employment law matters or advising very senior clients in large organizations about complex employment law issues affecting all, or significant portions of, a large and diverse work force, OR in the alternative, completion of an Article III federal judicial clerkship. Knowledge of employment law including Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, FMLA, ADEA, and FLSA.
Education
To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
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Benefits
The salary will be based on previous experience, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.
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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.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
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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.
Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
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.
You will need to apply via our on-line application process at https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm. You will need to create an applicant profile.
Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile.
This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.
You will receive two email confirmations:
An email confirming your profile is complete.
After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
TALENT@USPS.GOV
Address
United States Postal Service
Headquarters
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
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Next steps
You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up 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
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Required Documents
Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
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.
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How to Apply
You will need to apply via our on-line application process at https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm. You will need to create an applicant profile.
Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile.
This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.
You will receive two email confirmations:
An email confirming your profile is complete.
After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.
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Agency contact information
Human Resources
TALENT@USPS.GOV
Address
United States Postal Service
Headquarters
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up 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
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/22/2024 to 05/22/2024
$120,000 - $192,900 per year
UA 1
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Long Beach, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
Show more locations (8)
Windsor, CT
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Landover, MD
New York, NY
Plano, TX
Seattle, WA
Remote job
No
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - may be required.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
1
0905 Attorney
No
Not Required
No
DEST-12393385-24-CEB
787977400
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/787977400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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