Vacancy Attorney CADRS - Federal Maritime Commission

Federal Maritime Commission

Vacancy Announcement

The Office of Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services, Federal Maritime Commission ("FMC"), is recruiting for an attorney position (GS-11/14), with promotion potential to GS-14.

The FMC is a small independent regulatory agency which oversees oceanborne transportation in the nation's foreign trades, and administers statutes which include the Shipping Act of 1984, the Foreign Shipping Practices Act of 1988, section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, and Sections 2 and 3 of Public Law 89-777. The Office of Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services provides mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services, and responds to complaints from consumers, shippers and other parties engaged in international ocean shipping. Attorneys in this Office serve as mediators to facilitate resolution of disputes, assist complainants in resolving shipping difficulties, and adjudicate certain claims for reparations. In performing these responsibilities, attorneys have frequent contact with the ocean shipping industry and the maritime bar. More information about the Commission and its programs can be found at: http://www.fmc.gov.

Applicants should have excellent verbal communication skills and research and writing skills. Experience with negotiations, litigation and/or mediation would be desirable, as would experience with maritime law, transportation law, and customs issues. Membership in a state bar and at least one year of experience as an attorney is required. The duty station is Washington, D.C.

All submissions must include an OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or a resume that contains equivalent information. Applicants with less than two years of legal experience are required to submit a photocopy of their Law School transcript.

Applications should be sent to the following address:

Ronald D. Murphy, Esq.
Director, Office of Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services
Federal Maritime Commission
Room 1082
800 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20573

Applications can also be faxed to 202-275-0059 or sent via email to adr@fmc.gov. All e-mailed applications must be sent as an attachment in MS Word or WordPerfect format. Fax and e-mail transmissions must be received by close of business on April 7, 2008. *Applications can be sent to the FMC via a private delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. *If you choose to use the USPS or private delivery service to mail your application, it must be received in our office no later than one week following the closing date in order to be considered. No exceptions will be made to this requirement. Application submitted become the property of the Federal Maritime Commission and will not be returned.

Contact: Nancy Shoupe (202) 523-5807

ALL HIRING WILL BE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, OR LABOR ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION OR NONAFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, NONDISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL HANDICAP, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR ANY OTHER FACTOR WHICH IS NOT JOB RELATED.

If selected, applicants must complete an OF-306, ""Declaration for Federal Employment."" Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment. Selectee will be required to provide documentation that establishes his/her identity and employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-103, dated November 6, 1986).

THE AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION AND/OR HIRING PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES ON (202) 523-5773. THE DECISION ON GRANTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.