The position is located in the Federal Maritime Commission, Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance. The incumbent serves as an Investigative Counsel relating to investigations and related enforcement actions pursuant to the Shipping Act of 1984 as amended, 46?U.S.C. §?40101, et seq., and the implementing regulations.

In addition to the above minimum requirements, you must meet the following:

• GS-12: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.), and specialized professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• GS-13: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.), and specialized professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• GS-14: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.), and specialized professional legal experience in excess of four (4) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual's background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization.
• GS-15: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.), and specialized professional legal experience in excess of five (5) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual's background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization.