Summary
This position is part of the The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. The incumbent will be responsible for performing duties as an Attorney Advisor, working under general supervision in the form of broad policy and program guidance. Attorney Advisors are expected to accomplish assigned functions on their own initiative, independently formulate requirements, responsibly allocate available resources, and develop, recommend, and monitor implementation of policies and procedures.
Duties
- Serve as an attorney conducting legal and policy analysis, and providing legal expertise to the Board in complex investigations and/or reviewsThis includes conducting legal research and legal analyses regarding applicable constitutional, statutory and other legal authorities.
- Lead and work in teams to develop investigative plans, gather information, and conduct research in support the Board's investigations and reviews.
- Lead and work in teams to review and analyze federal counterterrorism programs pursuant to the Board's mission to ensure that both existing and proposed programs adequately safeguard privacy and civil liberties, including preparing memoranda, making recommendations to the Board, and briefing the Board.
- Lead and assist in drafting Board reports evaluating privacy and civil liberties safeguards in efforts to protect the nation from terrorism and other Board reports to the President, Congress and the public, as well as drafting congressional testimony, letters, and other documents to carry out the Board's responsibilities.
- Represent the Board in interactions with officials from other departments and agencies of the Federal government, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations, as required.
- Perform other duties as needed to assist the Board in its operations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
- Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET - Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) Security clearance. If you already have a TS/SCI clearance, please highlight your last investigation date in your application.
Qualifications
At the AD-00 level (GS-15 Grade Equivalency), you must meet the following qualification:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: Researching, reviewing and analyzing federal counterterrorism and other national programs; developing investigative plans or plans for other fact-gathering processes: interpreting laws, statutes, regulations or government policies; utilizing superior oral and written communication skills; leading or coordinating the work of a team; representing an agency or other organization and collaborating with officials from other Federal agencies, private sector, or non-governmental organizations; and experience analyzing privacy and civil liberties-related issues. Prior experience working on legal and policy issues related to privacy and civil liberties in the context of; counterterrorism or other national security matters is strongly preferred. Prior experience working on issues related to domestic terrorism and prior specialized experience in public policy are preferred. Strong writing skills, proficiency in oral presentation and briefing, and subject matter expertise in privacy, civil liberties, and/or national security (especially counterterrorism) are essential to this position.
Must possess a J.D. or LL.B. and be a member in good standing of a state bar or the District of Columbia bar. Documentation must be submitted with application package.
SERIES/GRADE: The agency uses the Administratively Determined system in which rank is attached to the individual.
A writing assignment may be required.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Conflict Management
- Planning and Evaluation
- Influencing and Negotiating
- Investigative Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
An evaluation of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and qualifications above. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may not be referred to the selecting official. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your referral status.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed.
2. Law school transcript(s) (is position has a basic education requirement)
3. Proof of membership in good standing of a state bar or the District of Columbia bar
4. Cover Letter
5. Writing Sample (10 pages or less)
6. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
- If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If applicable, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non preference determination. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/).
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12380269
If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please refer to the How to Apply section above and explore the Federal Application Process information on the USAJobs website.
Next steps
For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.
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