In this position, you will serve as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor for the Office of Chief Counsel and will be responsible for supervising of attorneys and providing legal services related to the Privacy Act and authorities governing FEMA information technology systems. This position starts at a salary of $155,700 (GS-15).  Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Office of Chief Counsel team within FEMA.View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Duties

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required.
• Financial disclosure is required.
• Proof of law degree and bar membership is required.
• Please review "Other Information" section for additional key requirements.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.All applicants must possess the following:1) A J.D. or LL.B. degree from an ABA accredited law school; and2) An active membership, in good standing, of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. You qualify for this position if you possess the following:1) At least five years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar, including at least four years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled; and 2) At least two years of the specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level. Specialized experience for this position includes: Providing guidance and make recommendations on settlements of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act claims and litigation; AND Superior writing skills, including clear, direct prose; logical organization; correct legal citation; and the ability to review the written analysis of staff attorneys; AND Reviewing and providing legal advice on agency policies, procedures, proposed regulations, and proposed legislation; AND Conducting legal research, and drafting pleadings and other legal memoranda. 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees: To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment.  Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.  If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 

Education

NOTE:  If you are qualifying based on education and/or are selected for a position which requires a college degree to meet minimum qualification requirements, you will be required to submit your official college transcript(s) at time of selection. 

Contacts

• Address FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, District of Columbia 20472 United States
• Name: Keisha Riley
• Phone: 202-655-0319
• Email: [email protected]