Summary The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition (BC) is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist to oversee all aspects of its paralegal-level administrative and litigation support activities, as well as coordinate and provide strategic management and direction on BC's attorney and legal recruitment and hiring. For more information, please visit Bureau of Competition | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov). Responsibilities If you are selected for this Supervisory Paralegal Specialist position, your responsibilities may include some or all of the following: Providing leadership, direction, coordination, strategic planning and control over management of the Honors Paralegal Division; Developing and implementing plans for paralegal support for all Bureau of Competition (BC) casework and litigation as a technical expert, including prioritizing workload and making decisions with respect to staff assignments based on substantive understanding of antitrust law and law enforcement proceedings; Providing supervision, training, and oversight to all paralegal program participants; Managing and overseeing all aspects of recruitment and hiring of attorney and legal support staff for BC; Developing standardized policies and procedures for legal and paralegal hiring and recruitment, including developing and disseminating recruitment materials; Overseeing marketing and outreach projects relating to BC's recruiting efforts and represents BC at in-person and virtual informational sessions to promote BC's employment opportunities to a broad range of universities, law schools, and affinity groups; Implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles and best practices in BC's hiring processes; Coordinating, planning, administering, and facilitating training programs and working groups for division management and individuals involved in BC's hiring and recruitment efforts; and Planning, coordinating, administering, and facilitating training and mentoring programs for legal intern program participants. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist position at the GS-14 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing technical and administrative guidance and assignments to subordinates; identifying developmental and training needs of employees and providing such development and training as necessary; planning the work to be accomplished by your subordinates and evaluating work performance; implementing and developing effective and strategic plans for recruiting talent; and representing an organization at recruiting events or similar gatherings providing information. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no education substitution for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP Non-competitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on non-competitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: - Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A - Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses - Other Special Appointment Authorities