The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is an independent agency with five presidentially appointed Commissioners, one of whom is designated as the Chairman. The Secretary of the Commission and the Office of the Secretary (OS) serve as the focal point for all matters submitted to and emanating from the members of the Commission and is the main public contact point with the FMC.

Duties

As the Assistant Secretary you will: Supervise and lead a professional staff performing the full range of supervisory and leadership responsibilities and ensuring the quality and timeliness of work products. Support the Secretary with ensuring the integrity of Commission decision-making framework, and with day-to-day management, legal, and administrative functions of the office. Provide legal services and advice to the Secretary, including conducting legal research and reviewing documents (e.g., legal orders and notices) submitted to and emanating from the Commission for sufficiency and compliance with laws, the Commission's Rules of Practices and Procedure, local court rules, regulations, and legal precedents. Assist the Secretary with strategic plan, budget, procurement, contracting, and staffing matters Assist the Secretary in their role as the agency Chief FOIA Officer, FOIA Public Liaison, Privacy Act Officer, and Committee Management Officer under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

Requirements

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following by the close of the announcement: Minimum educational requirements include a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school. NOTE: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. An ABA-approved law school may allow students to receive credit for law study or activities at a foreign institution and grant credit for the J.D. degree if those studies or activities are approved in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Criteria adopted by the ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Current active membership in a bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. Active bar association and a certificate that the member is in good standing will be verified prior to appointment, and employees must maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney with the FMC. Applicants must possess superior legal research, writing, and editing skills, as well as superior oral communication skills. Applicants must also possess demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance, to respond to requests on short notice, and to manage multiple tasks and stringent deadlines. Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: Experience preparing pretrial/prehearing motions or orders (including orders of dismissal and orders for extension of time). Expertise in maritime/ocean transportation industry. Experience serving as a Clerk of the Court. Experience that shows leadership ability and results. Experience in leveraging the use and analysis of data to enhance decision-making and strategic planning.

Education

Please refer to the qualifications section for education information.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 800 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 1046 Washington, DC 20573 US
• Name: Vicky Schenck
• Phone: (202) 523-0213
• Email: [email protected]