Job Listing: Attorney-Advisor

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - San Francisco, CA

The incumbent of this position serves as a Personnel Law Attorney in the San Francisco Office of Regional Counsel.



Office Address:  600 Harrison St., 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107-1300

For information on the Department, visit www.hud.gov



Applications must be received by the close of business on the closing date to be considered.  Submit applications to:  US Dept of HUD, Attn:  Joanne Anderson, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107.  Applications submitted via email or fax will not be accepted.



A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN THE 'HOW TO APPLY' SECTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE REFER TO THIS SECTION TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS VACANCY.  FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY NECESSARY AND RELEVANT INFORMATION SHALL BE DISQUALIFYING UNDER THIS STAFFING PROCESS.

Major Duties

This position is located in the Legal Service Center, which is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel for all programs and activities located within the geographic jurisdictions covered by the Center.  The incumbent has primary responsibility with respect to personnel legal issues and may have additional responsibilities within the Legal Service Center.  The incumbent provides legal advice and assistance with regard to employment, labor relations, personnel law, EEO, arbitrations and unfair labor practices within the jurisdiction of the Regional Office and the Administrative Service Center.  The incumbent also advises management on issues pertaining to performance, misconduct, labor relations, adverse actions and other personnel issues.  Frequently provides advice on human resources issues to key staff and officials within the geographic jurisdiction of the Legal Service Center, including Regional Directors, Field Office Directors, and program office directors and Headquarters staff as necessary    Issues usually involve highly complex legal, sensitive, significant, or policy-making matters.  With respect to litigation duties, assists the Department of Justice and Offices of the United States Attorney in federal court hearings on employment matters and serves as Agency Counsel in administrative hearings and forums, including the Merit Systems Protection Board, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Special Counsel.

How to Apply

You may apply for this vacancy announcement by submitting a Resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612). Applications must include the following information (in addition to specific information requested elsewhere in this vacancy announcement):

You may go to the following website to access Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612): http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/OF612.htm

JOB INFORMATION: Announcement Number, title and grade(s) for which you are applying.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Full Name, mailing address with zip code, and day/evening telephone numbers with area code. Social Security Number - Giving your social security number is voluntary. However, we cannot process your application without it. Country of Citizenship. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest civilian grade held, job series and dates of employment in grade.

EDUCATION: High school name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED. Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code. Major field of study - Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours in semester or quarter hours.

WORK EXPERIENCE:  For each paid and non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (DO NOT send copies of position descriptions) Job title - Duties and accomplishments - Number of hours per week. Employers name and address - Supervisor’s name and phone number. Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year). Salary. Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Job-related training courses (title and year). Job-related skills. Language skills in addition to English are highly desirable particularly for frontline, customer service positions. Job-related certificates and licenses. Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g. publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc). Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.

If you are applying for VETERANS PREFERENCE, submit evidence of eligibility, such as; DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and the proof requested on the form. (Current permanent HUD employees need not submit.)

Applicants are encouraged to submit a complete copy of their most recent performance appraisal, if available.

Applicants are REQUIRED to submit separate narrative responses addressing each of the Quality Ranking Factors/KSAs.

Applicants are REQUIRED to submit a legal writing sample along with their application package.

Materials submitted as part of your application will not be returned.

Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mail systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted. Applications submitted electronically (Internet or email) or via fax will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted to the servicing Human Resources Staff:
U.S. Dept. of HUD, Attn: Joanne Anderson
The Wanamaker Building
100 Penn Square East
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Applications must be RECEIVED by close of business on the closing date.

Failure to submit all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement shall result in your not receiving consideration for this vacancy. Applicant's qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in the application package.

Please DO NOT submit copies of position descriptions, copies of past performance appraisals other than the current performance appraisal, copies of awards or training certificates, or other unsolicited materials. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications which present their qualifications and supplemental required submissions in a concise and succinct manner.

Contact Information:
JOANNE ANDERSON

Phone: 215-430-6641


Or write:
Department Of Housing And Urban Development
The Wanamaker Building
100 Penn Square East
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3380


What To Expect Next:

Candidates will be notified via mail regarding the status of their application.