This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/760410300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal and policy analysis to the Commission, individual Commissioners, and the Commission's divisions and offices concerning federal securities laws, administrative laws, and other applicable laws. OGC's Senior Special Counsel for Crypto will directly support the General Counsel and OGC's senior leadership on legal issues concerning crypto assets, including regulatory activities, enforcement, and legislative developments.
Learn more about this agency11/14/2023 to 12/04/2023
$141,421 - $272,100 per year
Starting salary is based on experience. The range is listed for informational purposes. Initial pay will be set below the maximum. See more below.
SK 16
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary Promotion - 1 year
Full-time
Excepted
16
No
No
24-IN-12202527-KLC
760410300
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current federal employees of this agency.
This position is open to current SEC employees only. This position is located in Washington, DC - with limited opportunities for candidates from regional offices who will remain at their current duty location.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Atlanta, GA
SK-16: $149,335 - $253616
Boston, MA
SK-16: $159,083 - $270,170
Chicago, IL
SK-16: $157,553 - $267,572
Denver, CO
SK-16: $156,655 - $266,047
Fort Worth, TX
SK-16: $153,402 - $260,522
Los Angeles, CA
SK-16: $163,744 - $270,170
Miami, FL
SK-16: $150,695 - $255,925
New York, NY
SK-16: $165,286 - $270,170
Philadelphia, PA
SK-16: $155,186 - $263,552
Salt Lake City, UT
SK-16: $141,421 - $240,174
San Francisco, CA
SK-16: $174,985 - $272,100
Washington DC
SK-15: $160,831 - $272,100
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 for additional information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants will be notified of their application status once the vacancy announcement has closed. Applicants that have a tentative eligible rating will be referred to the hiring office for review.
The resume review panel, designated by the hiring office, will review your application, including the Assessment Questionnaire. Your resume must support your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire and demonstrate your qualifications for the position. Additional application materials submitted outside of the USAJOBs system or after the position is closed will not be accepted, unless requested by the hiring office as part of the evaluation process (e.g. writing sample).
Once the resume review panel has completed their review of all applicants, they will recommend the top candidates for interview. The hiring office will schedule the interview(s) directly with the recommended candidates.
When the selection is made, applicants will be sent a referral status notification and a final disposition notification.
Applicants will be evaluated on the following competencies :
Leadership, Legal Research and Analysis, Securities Laws and Compliance Guidance, and Technical Communications
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12202527.
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
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.
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.
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 http://usajobs.gov/ 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.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/760410300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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