This position is part of The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Board in reviewing and analyzing federal counter-terrorism programs or other activities pursuant to its mission.

Duties

Serve as an attorney conducting legal and policy analysis, and providing legal expertise to the Board in complex investigations and/or reviews This includes conducting legal research and legal analyses regarding applicable constitutional, statutory and other legal authorities. Work in teams to develop investigative plans, gather information, and conduct research in support the Board's investigations and reviews. Assist the Board in reviewing and analyzing federal counterterrorism programs pursuant to its 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. 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

At the AD-00 level (GS-13 Grade Equivalency), you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 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 national security programs and/or privacy and civil liberties issues; utilizing strong oral and written communication skills; developing investigative plans or plans for other fact-gathering process; interpreting laws, statutes, regulations or government policies. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. 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. The salary range for this position is statutorily capped at $172,100. A written test may be required. 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

If qualifying based on 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

Contacts

• Address Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board 7301 W. Mansfield Ave. Denver, CO 80235 US
• Name: Neha Dasgupta
• Phone: 303-980-3830
• Email: [email protected]