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US Citizens and Non Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for the best and brightest to join our team. Our mission includes advocating for investors who seek to secure a future for their family, providing guidance and regulations for the nation's securities industry in an increasingly global market, and taking action with an eye toward promoting the capital formation necessary to sustain economic growth.
A career with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers work that is exciting, challenging and rewarding. You can contribute to securities regulation and enforcement while making a positive difference for the American investing public. The SEC provides:
Careers that broaden and deepen your already accomplished knowledge, skills and abilities;
An environment that allows you to work and learn with the nation's experts;
Benefits, compensation and career expansion opportunities; and
A balance between your professional and family life.
To find out more about the SEC, go .
The SEC offers a number of enhanced pay and benefits plus the standard Federal
Benefits:
Paid dental and vision insurance;
Subsidy for health insurance, which supplements your health benefits premiums by $25 for self-only coverage and by $50 for family coverage;
Domestic Partner Health Insurance Reimbursement Program;
Mass transportation subsidy;
WorkSmart - Opportunities for flexible work schedules and expanded telework
The Division of Investment Management (Division) works to protect investors, promote informed investment decisions and facilitate appropriate innovation in investment products and services through regulating the asset management industry. The Division is responsible for the Commission's regulation of investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers. Types of investment companies include mutual funds, closed-end funds, business development companies, unit investment trusts, and exchange-traded funds.
This position is open to US Citizens AND persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B)
If selected, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for the Commission's regulation of investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers.
Typical Duties Include:
As an attorney-adviser in the Division of Investment Management, your work assignments may include any of the following tasks:
Provide legal and interpretive guidance on the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act matters.
Prepare recommendations for rulemakings under the Investment Company Act or Investment Advisers Act (including rules that may apply to advisers of private funds).
Review and assess requests for no-action letters and interpretive letters to be issued by the staff of the Division under the Investment Company Act and/or the Investment Advisers Act.
Provide assistance to the Division of Corporation Finance in the review of pending registration statements under the Securities Act (e.g., to identify potential Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act status concerns).
Research, analyze and develop rule text to implement regulatory initiatives.
Draft substantive legal documents including draft releases explaining proposed and final rule making initiatives, federal register notices and memoranda.
Review and analyze proposals for exemptions and recommend appropriate terms and conditions for exemptions under the Investment Advisers Act.
Examine and analyze registration statements, proxy materials and other filings from the standpoint of full disclosure, compliance and other legal sufficiency.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following
J.D. or LL.B. degree
AND
Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.
SK-14: Applicant must have 3 year(s) of post J.D. work experience as a practicing attorney, 2 year(s) of which includes providing advice on issues and policies related to the Federal securities laws, statutes, rules and regulations, particularly those related to the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Important Notes:
1. This position is open to all U.S. citizens and persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B).
2. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.3. Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
4. FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL: This position has promotion potential to the SK-14.
5. TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year trial period. 6. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
7. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
8. DIRECT DEPOSIT : All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.9. This position is in the collective bargaining unit.
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: For information on how to apply through the Interagency Career Transition Assistance program (ICTAP) #ictap. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must meet the Well Qualified criteria of the rating scale for this position.
Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments please visit: /
If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must support your responses to the occupational questionnaire. After review of your application materials, if you are determined to be minimally qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of the federal securities laws administered by the Commission and the rules and regulations thereunder and experience with the operations and regulation of investment companies and investment advisers.
Ability to communicate other than in writing.
Ability to communicate in writing.
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following linkView Assessment Questions
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package.
All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST,Monday, August 04, 2014 to be considered.
Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting the resume, Occupational Questionnaire and Required Documents. Please read all instructions before you begin . You are solely responsible for the delivery of your materials. We cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, etc.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the _Submit My Answers_ button to submit your application package.
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click _Update Application_ in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
_Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:_ You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. Print the following cover and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is1173435.
2. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed .
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaireView Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Required : Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. (Online or 1203-FX)
Required : Your resume showing relevant duties, when the duties were performed (MM/YY), and your work schedule. Note: Resumes must NOT contain pictures.
Required, if applicable : Veteran's Documentation.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website / and clicking on Track Your Online Application.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' documentation, certification of disability, etc.).
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at
Selective Service : If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. /.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement : The SEC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, send an email or call . To request sign language interpreting services for interviews, send an email at least 5 business days before the date you will need this service.
TTY/ASCII users should use the toll free Federal Relay Service number: and provide the SEC number of the office or individual you are calling. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service .Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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