The Office of the General Counsel, Federal Maritime Commission ("FMC"), is recruiting for several attorney positions (GS-11/15).  These positions have promotional potential to a GS-15. 

 

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, and section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920.  The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice to the Commission, reviews staff recommendations for Commission action, drafts Commission documents reflecting agency decisions on rulemakings and adjudications, and litigates on behalf of the Commission before the courts.  The Office also administers the agency's international affairs program, serves as agency liaison to Congress, and provides legal counsel on various in-house matters.  More information about the Commission and its programs can be found at http://www.fmc.gov.

 

Applicants for the attorney position should have excellent research and writing skills.  Current active membership in a state bar is required, and at least one year of experience as an attorney is required for consideration above the entry grade of GS-11.  Relevant legal experience is required at the GS-12 and above levels.  The duty station is Washington, D.C.  More than one position may be filled.  Relocation expenses will not be paid.

 

All submissions must include 1) a cover letter describing your qualifications and interests; 2) a writing sample; and 3) OF-Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), or a resume that contains equivalent information.  Applicants with less than two years legal experience are required to submit a photocopy of their Law School transcript.  Current Federal employees should submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal and SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action."

 

Applications must be received or postmarked no later than the closing date of the announcement and should be sent to the following address:

 

     Peter J. King, Acting General Counsel

     Federal Maritime Commission

     800 North Capitol Street, N.W., Rm. 1018
     Washington, D.C.  20573-0001

 

Applications can also be faxed (202-523-5738) or sent via e-mail (generalcounsel@fmc.gov).  All e-mailed applications must be sent as an attachment in MS Word or WordPerfect format.   Applications can be sent to the FMC via a private delivery services 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.  Applications submitted become the property of the Federal Maritime Commission and will not be returned.

 

Contact: Donna L. Lee (202) 523-5740

 

Submissions must be received by close of business on March 28, 2008.

 

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.