NOTE: Due to a technical problem in a prior job announcement, persons who applied to Announcement Number DE-12039585-23-VJ prior to August 10, 2023, must re-apply to this announcement by emailing their applications to [email protected] in order to be considered. Persons who applied to Announcement Number DE-12039585-23-VJ after August 10, 2023, will be considered and need not re-apply.

Duties

As an Attorney Advisor, GS-0905-14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Working closely with the public and staff to respond to the growing number of informaton requests, and with other Civil Division and Departmental offices to develop and implement FOIA, PA, and privacy compliance strategies. Ensuring that FOIA and PA requests are handled in accordance with the applicable statutory requirements and policy guidance. Maintaining a high-level of knowledge regarding the current status of case law, regulations, and guidelines regarding FOIA, PA, and privacy compliance regulations. Processing FOIA and PA requests and attending to Division obligations that may exist when FOIA and PA litigation arises. Collecting information from various components and organizations to prepare detailed reports and correspondence in a timely manner. Reviewing records for the application of FOIA and PA exemptions and exceptions. Providing advice and interpretation of the FOIA and PA to be used for responses to inquiries from the public. Providing FOIA, PA, and privacy compliance legal and policy guidance to the supervisor and other Division officials on legal implications of FOIA and associated legislation, regulation, and policy relating to the disclosure of information to members of the public, Congress, and other agencies. Advising, coordinating, and training Unit staff and the Division on the legal, technical, and policy requirements related to FOIA, PA, and privacy compliance. Creating and reviewing privacy compliance products, such as Initial Privacy Assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments, and System of Records Notices.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• May require completion of a fourteen month trial period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Qualifications

Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and: have at least three years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; have at least four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. You must also be a U.S. citizen. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in, the legal, technical, and policy aspects of FOIA, Privacy Act, and privacy compliance. Applicants should have excellent writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills and exhibit good judgment.

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.

OR

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Civil Division 1100 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Victoria Jones
• Phone: (202) 514-9048
• Email: [email protected]