Assistant General Counsel (Washington) Job at OCFO, Washington DC

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  • OCFO
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Details

  • SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
  • POSITION SERIES: DS-905
  • POSITION GRADE: DS-14/15
  • IF OPEN UNTIL FILLED, FIRST SCREENING DATE: December 8, 2025
  • TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
  • AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
  • PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS-15
  • NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
  • AGENCY: Office of the General Counsel
  • DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
  • COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Brief Description of Duties

This position is located within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice on a multitude of topics including economic development, public finance, continuing disclosure, tax increment financings, appropriations, governmental grants, government procurement practices, and contracts. Duties include but are not limited to: conducting research of laws, legal opinions, policies, regulations, and cases bearing on legal issues involving policy, economic development, public finance, contracts, and government procurement practices; keeping abreast of changes in laws and regulations; reviewing documents presented to the CFO and/or General Counsel for approval and/or signature; and serving as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Disclosure Counsel for OCFO FOIA requests. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of progressive experience performing the related duties such as: reviewing, analyzing, and drafting documents related to complex legal issues and legislation; serving as a legal advisor; and working knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Corporate Law, Legislation, Litigation, Commercial, Federal or State/Municipal Government, Labor Contracts, Public Finance, Economic Development, or other relevant disciplines.

In addition A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school is required and D.C. licensure or admittance to membership in the D.C. Bar in accordance with the D.C. Bar rules within six (6) months of employment. An official transcript must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. If applicable, your application package must include a U.S. evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Specialized Experience

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Additional Information

COVID-19 VACCINATION

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT

Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

EEO STATEMENT

The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

HOW TO APPLY

All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at cfo.dc.gov (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.

NOTE: It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.

JOB OFFERS

Official job offers are made only by the OCFOs Office of Human Resources.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Sedentary

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE

An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, DC 2000RP, and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS

Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO. For most positions, the investigation is conducted after commencement of duty, at which time you will be provided background and release of information forms to complete. For more information, see the Employment Opportunities section at the OCFO website ( Certain highly sensitive positions however warrant completion of the OCFO background investigation prior to commencement of duty. You will be informed if this is required.

Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application, including materials submitted with the application, may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work (D.C. Official Code, section 1-616.51 et seq.) (2001). The applicant understands that making a false statement on the application or on materials submitted with the application is punishable by criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code, section 22-2405 et seq. (2001).

SALARY REDUCTION OF REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS

An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under any District government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment as a reemployed annuitant.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof with the application.

WORKING CONDITION

Office Environment

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office,

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