Chief Counsel (US Mint)

The Chief Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor to the Director of the United States Mint and senior leadership on complex legal, regulatory, policy, and operational matters. The incumbent provides executive leadership of the Mint's legal program, manages legal risk, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position represents the Mint before Treasury leadership, Congress, oversight entities, and other key stakeholders.

As the Chief Counsel (US MINT), you will: Direct an office responsible for advice and counsel concerning all aspects of the Mint's operations. This includes interpreting statutes and regulations and providing advice pertaining to all activities of the Mint, including the manufacture of coins and medals; procurement of supplies and services; construction and maintenance of Mint facilities; Freedom of Information and Privacy Act matters; the Federal Tort Claims Act; and all employment-related matters. Perform or oversee the drafting of proposed legislation involving Mint activities, commenting on legislation proposed by other government agencies or members of Congress, and formulating responses to congressional inquiries. He/she is also responsible for the drafting of formal Mint regulations and instructions. Confer with key officials of the Mint and advise such officials on the legal aspects of all matters arising within the jurisdiction of the Mint. From time to time, the incumbent also meets with representatives of other departments, as well as representatives of businesses and private law firms with respect to the interpretation and application of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operations of the Mint. The incumbent supervises all employees in the Mint Office of Chief Counsel.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have graduated from an accredited law school. Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed. An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period. Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Disclosure of Political Appointments. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

Applicants must possess a first professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Applicants must submit copies of both law school and undergraduate transcripts at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes; however, official transcripts will be required if selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)