Summary The Rules Committee Chief Counsel position is in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). OGC provides legal advice and services to the Director and Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO) staff, the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, judges, and other senior court officials. The Office is responsible for rendering legal opinions and advice on a wide range of issues in the field of federal Judicial administration. Responsibilities The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Rules Committee Chief Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The Rules Committee Chief Counsel and the Rules Committee Staff (RCS) staff support the Judicial Conference's Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure and five advisory committees - the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence Committees -- in carrying out their responsibilities under the Rules Enabling Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 331 and 2071-2077, and Judicial Conference procedures. All members of the Standing Committee and its five advisory rules committees are chosen by the Chief Justice of the United States. Each committee is chaired by a federal judge and includes federal trial and appellate judges, state supreme court justices, lawyers, and law professors, as well as Department of Justice officials who serve as ex officio members. The duties of the Rules Committee Chief Counsel include, but are not limited to: Providing the six rules committees and multiple subcommittees with planning and logistical support to facilitate meetings and collaborative work throughout the year. Managing, under the guidance of the Chair of the Standing Committee, the rulemaking process, including the assembly of rules proposals and related materials for distribution to the Judicial Conference, the United States Supreme Court, the Congress, and the public. Giving advice and counsel to the chairs and members of the Standing Committee and the advisory committees and subcommittees. Serving as Secretary to the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure. Assisting the chair of the Standing Committee in managing the Federal rulemaking process, which includes reviewing and ensuring the accuracy and appropriate form of proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence, for transmission to the public, the Judicial Conference, the United States Supreme Court, and the Congress. Providing counsel to and coordinating the work of the chairs and reporters of the standing and advisory rules committees. Serving as a liaison on rules-related matters between the rules committees and other AO and Judiciary (including Supreme Court) staff, federal judges, Congressional staff, Department of Justice officials, state supreme court justices, academics, representatives of the bar, and other organizations interested in the rule-making process. Providing expert advice on rules-related matters within the Judiciary. Responding to inquiries from judges, the bar, Congress, academics, the media, and the general public on the status and purpose of proposed rule amendments. Drafting reports, correspondence, and hearing statements for the Rules committees. Managing the budget and financial arrangements for the rulemaking process, including oversight of committee reporter and consultant contracts and travel expense reimbursement. Overseeing the logistical arrangements for public hearings on proposed rule amendments and at least twelve annual committee meetings, including the printing and circulation of agenda materials for committee meetings. Ensuring that rules-related information on the Judiciary's website is kept up to date. Maintaining all official records of the rulemaking process, including supervision of recordkeeping in an internal electronic filing system. Providing leadership, management, and supervision of the Rules Committee support staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation. Qualifications Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Bar Membership: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a federal court of general jurisdiction. Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will constitute an incomplete application. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Post J.D. Experience: Applicants must also possess at least 4 years of post J.D. experience. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows: Demonstrated broad and progressive leadership experience as an attorney providing or directing the provision of legal expertise on novel and complex legal questions. Managing and assisting in the rulemaking process, including the assembly of rules proposals and related materials. Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Mandatory Technical Qualifications: The MTQs listed below should be evident in your resume. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below. Please limit your response to two pages for each MTQ. Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of the Federal Government. Experience with and knowledge of relevant Federal law, procedural and administrative rules and regulations, canons of statutory construction, and methods of investigating the legislative history of congressional enactments. Demonstrated experience dealing with diverse members of the legal and governmental community, including the bench, bar, academic community, bar associations, government agencies, Members of Congress and Congressional staff, media, and the public. Demonstrated excellent skills in oral and written presentation of complicated legal matters. Ability to express, orally and in writing, complex legal issues in clear and succinct language so that the concepts are easily understood by both lawyers and non-lawyers. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Applicants currently serving in an AOES and Court Unit Executive positions or under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is MANDATORY for all other applicants. Please limit you response to two pages for each ECQ. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management. Building Coalitions / Communication: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating. Education Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/. Additional Information The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.