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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2017 10:17:39 GMT -5
Now this is an awesome position, if you don’t mind living near DC: Attorney Advisor (Appeals Officer), GS-12: $79,720.00 - $103,639.00; GS-13: $94,796.00 - $123,234.00; Promotion Potential GS 14 The mission of the National Appeals Division (NAD) is to conduct impartial administrative appeals hearings and reviews of adverse program decisions made by officers, employees or committees of designated agencies of USDA. As an Attorney Advisor at the National Office in Alexandria, Virginia, you will provide expert advice regarding legal aspects of second-level appeals under agency jurisdiction. You will examine case records and evidentiary hearings, conduct legal research and fact-finding, and recommend and prepare NAD Director Review determinations that are the final administrative decisions for USDA on these appeals. For more information visit the National Appeals Division Homepage at www.nad.usda.gov/ www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/482152300 Last time this position was advertised, I was referred for it and had an interview scheduled.... and then the latest hiring freeze went into effect. I applied again, but yesterday I got the message that I was not qualified because "you did not provide your date of admission to the bar, state, and license number." For crying out loud! While I can't go back to double check this, I can't see why I wouldn't have included this information. I'm on the register, so I'm not that stressed about it, but apparently the ALJ posting isn't the only one where you can get dinged for this particular "omission". state, and license number. Exactly. OPM always waits until the announcement closes before they notify you that some information or documentation was missing, and then it is too late to remedy the deficiency (if they notify you at all). It may be that they currently just do not have enough personnel, but there should be a requirement that the applicant’s submitted package should be analyzed immediately to determine whether any deficiencies exist, and if so, the applicant should be notified in sufficient time before the announcement closes (unless of course it was submitted the day of the announcement’s closing). At the very least, all applicants who successfully applied before the closing of the annoucement should be notified and given at least one opportunity to correct any deficiencies after the closing of the announcement before they are disqualified from consideration for the position. Knee-jerk disqualifications, due to things that could be simply fixed in a matter of minutes, do not serve the best interests of the agencies and oftentimes precludes valuable talent from consideration; even SES applicants are not perfect all of the time, no one is. From the outside (of OPM) looking in, there seems to be a great opportunity to improve the accountability of OPM and the agencies in the federal hiring process, IMHO.
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Post by gern on Dec 21, 2017 12:54:08 GMT -5
Nope. Too scared gern or rhd would apply. The applicant pool for these positions has no reason to fear competition from me. I am snuggled securely in the arms of the People of the State of Illinois, and I'm not leaving their warm embrace for anything but ODAR or OAHU or OOMPAH or whatever they'll be calling it by the time they reach my score.
As far as I'm concerned, you are free to disclose to all who care to receive the info. gern may be another story. I hear he's a vicious competitor and cares not about what body parts get strewn across the landscape of his desecration.
Being as i go through bayou 's trash on a daily basis, posting the announcement here would have little additional effect. On a related note, did you know that he sculpts hundreds of these little bug-like things every week? I find them in his trash, cracked open and and broken. I think he finishes them in a kiln, although it's not in the outbuilding I usually hang out in. I'm guessing he plays with them like tin soldiers, and these are the ones that lost the battle.
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Post by aljwishhope on Dec 21, 2017 15:21:44 GMT -5
Last time this position was advertised, I was referred for it and had an interview scheduled.... and then the latest hiring freeze went into effect. I applied again, but yesterday I got the message that I was not qualified because "you did not provide your date of admission to the bar, state, and license number." For crying out loud! While I can't go back to double check this, I can't see why I wouldn't have included this information. I'm on the register, so I'm not that stressed about it, but apparently the ALJ posting isn't the only one where you can get dinged for this particular "omission". state, and license number. Exactly. OPM always waits until the announcement closes before they notify you that some information or documentation was missing, and then it is too late to remedy the deficiency (if they notify you at all). It may be that they currently just do not have enough personnel, but there should be a requirement that the applicant’s submitted package should be analyzed immediately to determine whether any deficiencies exist, and if so, the applicant should be notified in sufficient time before the announcement closes (unless of course it was submitted the day of the announcement’s closing). At the very least, all applicants who successfully applied before the closing of the annoucement should be notified and given at least one opportunity to correct any deficiencies after the closing of the announcement before they are disqualified from consideration for the position. Knee-jerk disqualifications, due to things that could be simply fixed in a matter of minutes, do not serve the best interests of the agencies and oftentimes precludes valuable talent from consideration; even SES applicants are not perfect all of the time, no one is. From the outside (of OPM) looking in, there seems to be a great opportunity to improve the accountability of OPM and the agencies in the federal hiring process, IMHO. crazy me with just go on the offense. Ie Pardon me but I believe this disqualifications is in error. I believe I transmitted documentation establishing my bar status including registration number, state and date of admission. Further I am confident of having met your qualifications for hiring as under a previous announcement with the same qualification requirements I was referred and interviewed. Unfortunately I believe the hiring process was interrupted due to a hiring freeze. I stand qualified and interested in consideration for this position. IMHO - living vicariously- I wish I was closer to an opportunity for a new job.
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Post by redryder on Dec 21, 2017 15:47:53 GMT -5
If you applied on-line, isn't your application available to you for review? Without seeing your application has the information, either it has the information and the notice to you was an error, or you omitted the information and the OPM reviewer is correct.
BTW, they do not advise anyone of any errors or omissions on applications and there is a valid reason for this. Say you apply the first day the vacancy is announced. You would have time to correct the error. But what if you file your application at 11:00 PM on the day the notice closes. You have no time to correct the error. So there is no notifying any applicant of any defects on the applications. You either follow the instructions or get dinged for it.
Better yet, two of you apply on the same day and have errors. OPM notifies only one of you. Do you really think OPM wants to open itself up to the complaints and actions that could ensue? So again the onus is on the applicant to get it right or get dinged.
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Post by aljwishhope on Dec 21, 2017 15:53:23 GMT -5
If you applied on-line, isn't your application available to you for review? Without seeing your application has the information, either it has the information and the notice to you was an error, or you omitted the information and the OPM reviewer is correct. BTW, they do not advise anyone of any errors or omissions on applications and there is a valid reason for this. Say you apply the first day the vacancy is announced. You would have time to correct the error. But what if you file your application at 11:00 PM on the day the notice closes. You have no time to correct the error. So there is no notifying any applicant of any defects on the applications. You either follow the instructions or get dinged for it. Better yet, two of you apply on the same day and have errors. OPM notifies only one of you. Do you really think OPM wants to open itself up to the complaints and actions that could ensue? So again the onus is on the applicant to get it right or get dinged. i agree. For all jobs I have applied for online I can see what I submitted. My suggestion is with a thought that the agency somehow did not get all of his timely filed papers and thus disqual was in error. Going on offensive if he cannot view or recall what he submitted.
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Post by redryder on Dec 27, 2017 11:29:05 GMT -5
So let me get this straight. You respond to a vacancy announcement from a potential employer but fail to supply all of the information this potential employer requests. Then when your application is rejected, it is the potential employer's fault for asking for information that you deem non-essential.
As frustrating that your situation is, it is not the fault of the potential employer.
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Post by Pixie on Dec 27, 2017 22:19:28 GMT -5
Internet Philadelphia? They are idiots. It was actually signed, "Internet Philadelphia?"
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Post by jimmyjiggles on Dec 27, 2017 22:28:12 GMT -5
LMAO at Internet, Philadelphia. I think this is the beginning of a glorious meme. I had to google “Internet, Philadelphia” just to make sure it was not a real place. It is not.
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Post by JudgeKnot on Dec 28, 2017 8:23:51 GMT -5
If you want to escape winters in the mainland, the US Attorney's office has some openings in the Virgin Islands! The downside is they were hit by Hurricanes Irma and Marie. www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487495500www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487495800$56,225 to $136,874 per year, plus locality pay and cost-of-living-adjustment. Relocation expenses are reimbursable. "The United States Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement official with jurisdiction covering the primary islands of St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas. Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), located in the Civil Division, will be expected to litigate on behalf of the government a wide variety of civil cases including employment discrimination, medical malpractice, constitutional claims against federal officials, personal injury, bankruptcy, collection, foreclosure, health care fraud, procurement fraud, prisoner litigation, challenges to federal agency actions, and subpoena and summons enforcement litigation. Assigned cases will include matters pending in the United States District Court." I was surprised to read that the Justice Department has more than 100,000 employees.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2017 13:59:30 GMT -5
federal bureau of prisons is about 40k and FBI is 35k, rest is US Attorney offices, DEA and main justice
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Post by foghorn on Dec 28, 2017 14:51:55 GMT -5
If you want to escape winters in the mainland, the US Attorney's office has some openings in the Virgin Islands! The downside is they were hit by Hurricanes Irma and Marie. www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487495500www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487495800$56,225 to $136,874 per year, plus locality pay and cost-of-living-adjustment. Relocation expenses are reimbursable. "The United States Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement official with jurisdiction covering the primary islands of St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas. Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), located in the Civil Division, will be expected to litigate on behalf of the government a wide variety of civil cases including employment discrimination, medical malpractice, constitutional claims against federal officials, personal injury, bankruptcy, collection, foreclosure, health care fraud, procurement fraud, prisoner litigation, challenges to federal agency actions, and subpoena and summons enforcement litigation. Assigned cases will include matters pending in the United States District Court." I was surprised to read that the Justice Department has more than 100,000 employees. Possible fly in the ointment: "Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information."
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Post by JudgeKnot on Dec 28, 2017 15:03:08 GMT -5
foghorn my guess is that someone working in the VI will be residing in the VI. Since they pay relocation, my guess is that they're expecting to hire people who aren't already on the islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands has daily, nonstop flights from New York, Newark, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Chicago and Fort Lauderdale. Connecting flights are available to and from Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Miami and Atlanta via the San Juan hub. That would be a horrible commute every day. The District Court of the Virgin Islands (in case citations, D.V.I.) is a United States territorial court with jurisdiction over federal and diversity actions in the United States Virgin Islands, a United States territory and more specifically an insular area that is an unincorporated organized territory. The court sits in both St. Croix and St. Thomas. Unlike United States district courts, judges on the District Court of the Virgin Islands do not have life tenure, as the court is not an Article III court. Instead, the court is an Article IV court, created pursuant to Congress's Article IV, Section 3 powers. Appeals of the court's decisions are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia.
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Post by gary on Dec 29, 2017 9:05:30 GMT -5
Internet Philadelphia? They are idiots. It was actually signed, "Internet Philadelphia?" Not making that part up. Maybe "Internet, Philadelphia" is the 21st century equivalent of "Intercourse, Pennsylvania"? It was bound to happen eventually, but I never thought the Internet would achieve sentience so soon!
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Post by jimmyjiggles on Dec 29, 2017 10:47:43 GMT -5
Not making that part up. Maybe "Internet, Philadelphia" is the 21st century equivalent of "Intercourse, Pennsylvania"? It was bound to happen eventually, but I never thought the Internet would achieve sentience so soon! Or that it would choose to live in Philadelphia. I thought the Internet would choose something a little more hip like Brooklyn or San Francisco. Hopefully the internet isn’t wearing those god-awful skinny jeans or grown some ridiculous hipster beard.
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Post by acttwo on Dec 29, 2017 12:23:26 GMT -5
Just saw this one on a website dedicated to Food and Drug law: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Office of the Chief Counsel ATTORNEY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (Multiple Vacancies) FDA’s Office of the Chief Counsel is seeking to fill several attorney positions (GS 12/13/14). The Office of the Chief Counsel is looking for experienced attorneys with a demonstrated interest in public service, and is particularly focused on attorneys with expertise in any of the following: Alternative: the regulation of medical products the regulation of animal drugs the regulation of food the regulation of tobacco products administrative law litigation FDA regulates almost 25 percent of the United States consumer economy to help ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical products, the safety of the food supply, and the regulation of tobacco products. The Office of the Chief Counsel provides litigation and counseling support for FDA’s mission of promoting and protecting the public health. Candidates must have a record of strong academic achievement, along with outstanding legal research, writing, oral, and analytical skills and be adept at working with and advising clients. Positions are located at FDA headquarters at the White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, Maryland. Positions may also be located in Rockville, Maryland. Salary currently ranges from $79,720 (GS-12) to $145,629 (GS-14) with promotion potential to $161,900 (GS-15). Additional information on the Office of the Chief Counsel is available at www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OC/OfficeoftheChiefCounsel. These career positions are in the Excepted Service under a Schedule A appointment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. If selected, an applicant must submit a copy of the applicant’s state bar card or a certificate of good standing from all jurisdictions in which the applicant holds an active license to practice law prior to appointment and must complete an OGE 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Form within thirty (30) days of entrance on duty. FDA is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. This is an open continuous announcement. The first deadline for application packages will be January 15, 2018. Review of applications will begin after this date. All applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. After this deadline, applications will be considered as needed on a rolling basis until the vacancies are filled. To be considered, applicants must email to OCOCCAttorneyAPP@fda.hhs.gov the following items: a resume; law school transcript; an analytical legal writing sample; and a cover letter describing (1) your interest in a position with FDA’s Office of the Chief Counsel, including any areas you are particularly interested in and (2) your legal experience, education, or training that would qualify you for this position. Those individuals who are unable to submit materials electronically may send hard copies to [see online posting] For more information, please email OCOCCAttorneyAPP@fda.hhs.gov. Send Me Similar Jobs By Email About FDA Office of the Chief Counsel FDA Office of the Chief Counsel
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Post by JudgeKnot on Dec 29, 2017 12:38:12 GMT -5
A gentle reminder: unless I'm misremembering, we don't post names or email addresses for individuals. I know, the information is already posted in the JOA, so posting it here isn't going to invade anyone's privacy, but I think it's a good rule to follow here. Not posting any at all is safer than accidentally posting one that shouldn't be posted. My $0.02.
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Post by foghorn on Dec 29, 2017 18:30:46 GMT -5
Thanks Act Two!
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Post by acttwo on Dec 30, 2017 11:07:41 GMT -5
Thanks to JudgeKnot! I admit to trying to multitask and goofed up. Slow and steady is good advice. Hoping that is my last mistake for the year. But, I may be mistaken! Smile!
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Post by Pixie on Dec 30, 2017 15:13:15 GMT -5
Thanks to JudgeKnot! I admit to trying to multitask and goofed up. Slow and steady is good advice. Hoping that is my last mistake for the year. But, I may be mistaken! Smile! Don't count on it.
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Post by acttwo on Dec 30, 2017 16:30:08 GMT -5
Thanks to JudgeKnot! I admit to trying to multitask and goofed up. Slow and steady is good advice. Hoping that is my last mistake for the year. But, I may be mistaken! Smile! Don't count on it. You know, if I am healthy enough to keep making mistakes, I really have no cause to complain. I know a lot of folks who wish they were able to do anything for themselves, including the occasional lunkheaded boo-boo! We are fortunate!
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