General Counsel
Associate General Counsel (Contracts, Information and Fiscal)
General Counsel, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position and Location
This position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC. The incumbent works independently under the general oversight of the Deputy and Principal Deputy General Counsel, leading multiple legal divisions. The role involves high-level legal, policy, and litigation work in areas such as procurement, real property, and administrative law, requiring coordination with senior VA officials, DOJ, and other federal entities. Requirements
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume -
NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES . Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). Technical Qualifications (TQs)
TQ1: Coordinate all legal work associated with the representation of an organization's efforts across assigned subject-matter areas and cooperate with other Government agencies, including the Department of Justice. TQ2: Plan, direct, and supervise the legal work of professional staff delivering timely and accurate legal, legislative, and litigation services to Congress and senior Department officials. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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This position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC. The incumbent works independently under the general oversight of the Deputy and Principal Deputy General Counsel, leading multiple legal divisions. The role involves high-level legal, policy, and litigation work in areas such as procurement, real property, and administrative law, requiring coordination with senior VA officials, DOJ, and other federal entities. Requirements
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume -
NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES . Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). Technical Qualifications (TQs)
TQ1: Coordinate all legal work associated with the representation of an organization's efforts across assigned subject-matter areas and cooperate with other Government agencies, including the Department of Justice. TQ2: Plan, direct, and supervise the legal work of professional staff delivering timely and accurate legal, legislative, and litigation services to Congress and senior Department officials. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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