USAID
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. SOLICITATION NO.:
2. ISSUANCE DATE
3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS:
4. POINT OF CONTACT:
5. POSITION TITLE:
6. MARKET VALUE:
7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
7200AA22R00030
April 8, 2022
May 6, 2022, 04:00 PM (Local Washington, DC time)
Lucillyn Susi; Email: [email protected]
Copy Deidre Jackson; Email: [email protected]
Attorney Advisor
This position has been designated at the GS-14 equivalent level; D.C. locality pay ($126,233$164,102). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon qualifications, previous relevant work experience and work history, salary and education background. Salaries over and above the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated. Offerors who live outside the Washington, D.C. area will be considered for employment, but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed.
“The base period will be (1) one year, estimated to start on [TBD]. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise (an) additional
(4) four option period(s) estimated as follows:”
Base Period: TBD
Option Period 1: TBD
Option Period 2: TBD
Option Period 3: TBD
Option Period 4: TBD
8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
Washington, D.C., with possible overseas and domestic travel.
9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:
United States Citizens
10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:
Secret
SECTION II: STATEMENT OF DUTIES
A. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The Office of the General Counsel (GC) provides legal advice, counsel, and services to the Agency and its officials and ensures that USAID programs are administered in accordance with legislative authorities. GC serves as the Agency’s chief legal officer and is the principal advisor to the Administrator on Agency-wide policy matters. GC also advises on legal matters concerning the operation and administration of USAID programs, and on matters relating to legislation or proposed legislation affecting USAID. The Office of General Counsel, Ethics and Administration Division (EA), Employment Law Team, provides labor and employment advice to Agency supervisors and managers.
The incumbent provides legal advice, guidance, and opinions on labor and employment laws and regulations applicable to federal employees and staff, including but not limited to: Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, The Rehabilitation Act/The Americans with Disabilities Act, Title 5 of the United States Code, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The incumbent also represents USAID in third party administrative proceedings.
A. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
With minimal supervision from the Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Employment, the incumbent provides legal advice, guidance, and opinions to the Assistant to the Administrator, Office of Human Capital Talent Management, The Director of the Office of Civil Rights and the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, and subordinate staff on a day-to-day basis regarding all phases of personnel operations and assists in drafting policy for all aspects of personnel management such as appointment and assignment of personnel to domestic or overseas posts, employment of experts and consultants, separation and disciplinary actions, and training. With minimal supervision, the incumbent provides legal advice and guidance on labor and employment laws and regulations applicable to federal employees and staff, including but not limited to: Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, The Rehabilitation Act/The Americans with Disabilities Act, Title 5 of the United States Code, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980.
Assignments include representing the Agency in administrative hearings before the Foreign Service Grievance Board, the Merit Systems Protection Board, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other administrate fora. The incumbent addresses difficult and complex legal issues lacking clearly applicable precedents. Prepares the necessary legal papers for submission to Administrative Judges and panels and is the liaison with the Office of Personnel Management and the GAO on matters affecting USAID personnel operations in Washington and overseas. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in determining the application of current legal and regular provisions and case law to assigned responsibilities.
B. SPECIFIC DUTIES
Attorney Advisor:
- Act with independent judgment to develop the litigation strategy to defend the Agency in third party adjudicative proceeds in labor and employment matters.
- Act with independent judgment to execute the litigation strategy to defend the Agency in third party adjudicative proceeds in labor and employment matters.
- Provide advice on complex labor law matters.
- Provide advice on complex employment law matters.
- Serve as expert in Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, The Rehabilitation Act/The Americans with Disabilities Act, to advise agency supervisors, managers and staff of the Office of Civil Rights and the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer.
- Serve as expert in Title 5 of the United States Code, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980.
- Serve as a liaison between the Department of Justice and USAID in Federal District Court employment claims.
- Clearly articulate the Agency’s legal position during oral presentation before third parties.
- Clearly articulate the Agency’s legal position during written briefs and memos before third parties.
- Provide written and oral legal opinions to clients in a clear and concise manner that takes into consideration their limited understanding of legal matters.
- Collaborates with team members effectively and cooperatively.
D. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP
The position will receive direction from and report to the Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Employment (GC/EA). The incumbent is still expected to work independently in carrying out his or her responsibilities. Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent independently plans, designs, and carries out responsibilities; develops a legal strategy; provides legal advice and guidance on the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies; responsible for planning their approach or methodology to be used in carrying out assignments; and takes initiative to carry out other legal experience relevant to the job duties above.
E. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Supervisor sets overall objectives. The incumbent and supervisor together will develop deadlines, projects and work to be done. The incumbent will not supervise any personnel but may provide direction to law student interns and paralegal staff.
F. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, meeting rooms, and courtrooms (e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of tripping and falling, and observance of fire regulations). The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position will be at least part time telework eligible.
SECTION III: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
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General: Must be a U.S. citizen and must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government “SECRET” security clearance.
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Education: Minimum of Law degree from a University accredited by the American Bar Association, be a member in good standing of a State bar and a minimum three years legal experience, practicing labor and employment law including litigation.
How to apply
SECTION V: SUBMITTING AN OFFER
Submission of a résumé alone IS NOT a complete application. This solicitation requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in this section. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered.
Interested individuals meeting the Minimum Qualifications under Section III above are required to submit the following:
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Evidence that offeror is a member in good standing of a State bar in the United States.
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Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.
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Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Attachment 1- Section I, item #3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in item #4.
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Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all submitted documents. Offers must be received by the closing date and time at the email address specified in the solicitation.
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- A signed Cover Letter of not more than two (2) pages describing how the Applicant meets the requirements of the position/stated evaluation criteria.
- The most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume which describes education and career experiences and achievements, in order to fully evaluate your application, the CV/resume must contain relevant information that documents experience, qualifications, and skills:
a. Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.
b. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.
c. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.
1. Reference List (one page) – The Applicant must provide at least three (3) professional references who are not family members or relatives, with complete name, title, organization where he/she works, description of relationship, with working/accurate telephone number and e-mail address. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. Reference checks will be conducted only for the selected applicant. If the applicant previously worked at USAID, the Agency may contact previous USAID supervisors and colleagues as well.- Ability to Register in System for Award Management (SAM) – All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an offer. You will be disqualified if you either fail to comply with this requirement or if your name appears on the excluded parties list. The successful Applicant will be provided with guidance regarding SAM registration, if not registered.
NOTE: Registration and registration renewal in SAM is FREE.
For general information about SAM please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html or www.sam.gov.
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By submitting application materials, offerors certify that all the information in application is true and made in good faith. Offerors agree to allow all information provided in their application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information provided in the application shall result in an offeror’s elimination from this competition or if discovered after award, shall be terminated, and may be punished by Applicable laws. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – The successful Offeror will be required to show proof that he/she is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO.
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SECTION VI: LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD
The CO will provide instructions on how to complete and submit the following forms, only after an ** offeror is notified and selected for contract award.
Forms outlined below can be found at:
http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or at http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do
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Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306).**
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Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561). **
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Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or **
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Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). **
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Fingerprint Card (FD-258). **
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Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). **
Note: ** Forms listed above shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an offeror is the successful candidate for the job.
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