This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC). The primary purpose of this position is for the overall performance and technical activities of Attorneys/Instructors assigned to the Division, including the quality, quantity, and content of their work. These Attorneys/Instructors are engaged in the classroom instruction of law enforcement officers from Federal, state, local, and international agencies.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Chief Counsel, within the Legal Training Division in the Field Legal Branch. As a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (Instructor/Technical), GS-0905-14, your typical work assignments may include: Providing oversight to the legal topical areas assigned. This includes the monitoring of required quarterly progress reports and submitting reports to the Division Chief identifying needed areas of courses, text, document revision, or development. Dividing the assignment of projects and tasks with the knowledge and concurrence of the Division Chief and monitoring progress and final completion of these projects and tasks. Reviewing the instructional schedule and making occasional adjustments as needs dictate to provide effective utilization of the Attorneys/ Instructors. Conducting in-class evaluations of the Attorneys/Instructors assigned to the Division, sharing this duty with the Division Chief. Meeting with and providing written critique to the Attorneys/Instructors and submitting the evaluation forms specified by FLETC directive and/ or policy through the Chief on evaluations made. Providing verbal and written input into quarterly progress reports and annual performance evaluation issues to Attorneys/Instructors assigned to the Division. Developing and implementing a training plan for all staff assigned to the Division. Such duties include the identification of appropriate training courses, dates of attendance, and the processing of these recommendations through the Chief. Also included is the supervision of student interns assigned to the Division and resultant reports of such assignments. Maintaining accountability of all property and materials assigned to the Division to include furniture, equipment, and accountable classroom materials. Is responsible for the protection of all properties and materials, as well as any related FLETC and Division systems as defined in the FLETC Vulnerability Assessment Directive. Directing the conduct of special surveys, studies, or investigations, as requested by higher authority; determining what principles or objectives are involved, considering approaches to be taken; and recommending courses of action and solutions. Is responsible for accomplishing such assignments, using initiative and imagination, and for making complete and logical presentations/ reports on the subject. Ensures that the attendant files and materials are produced and maintained in the Division. Participating in meetings, project planning, report preparation, and development of student policies and procedures. Providing professional and technical information and advice on training techniques, survey methods, classroom instruction, and implementing changes needed. Performing personnel management responsibilities such as writing position descriptions and work plans, planning and approving employee training initiatives, maintaining discipline, counseling employees, resolving grievances, evaluating performance, and approving leave. Implementing the FLETC EEO policies within own Division and with subordinate employees to ensure no discrimination occurs because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical handicap, age, and membership or non-membership in an employee organization. Reviewing and evaluating Attorneys/Instructors project assignments for clarity, completeness, and accuracy. These assignments generally consist of the development and revision of texts, course analyses, feasibility studies, methods of evaluation, etc. Making periodic inspections of the work progress of the Attorneys/Instructors in their project assignments, and reporting status of each project to the Chief. Conferring with staff members, administrative staff, and support sections for the coordination of planning and development of curricula; conferring with agency representatives and others concerning the content and development of courses, and when necessary, performing field visitations for the purpose of analyzing training needs and/or following-up on the effect of the training program. When requested, assists in formulating, developing, and administering other training programs. Performing services as an instructor, as needed, in addition to the above responsibilities. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation to access, safeguard, and store classified national security information on a regular basis; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret (2N – Non-Critical Sensitive) security clearance.
• You must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
• You must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• This position is subject to Lautenberg Amendment. Persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
• Selectee will be subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• Emergency Essential. Required to sustain operations under conditions such as in the event of a localized emergency situation or to ensure Continuity of Operations for Mission Essential Functions or Primary Mission Essential Functions.
• Selectee will be subject to a two-year trial period.

Qualifications

All qualifications, education and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. All applicants must be graduates of a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicants must possess the first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD) or the second professional law degree (LL.M). Please provide a copy of your transcripts. All applicants must also be an active bar member in good standing in every jurisdiction in which you are licensed of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and have a license to practice law. In addition to the requirements listed above, to qualify at the GS-14 grade level you must possess specialized professional legal experience in excess of three years equivalent to the GS-13 or higher demonstrated by substantial legal writing and communication skills; conducting original legal research and legal analysis; providing instruction in legal subjects at a college/university, police post or training academy for a period of at least one year; authoring and publishing articles on substantive legal matters; experience presenting substantive material at nationally recognized conferences; and demonstrated expertise in a significant field of law related to law enforcement. Time-in-Grade: Current and former federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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. Physical Demands: The work is basically sedentary. Work Environment: The work is performed in a typical office setting. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within the same geographical area. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Education

Applicants must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. You must submit a copy of both your law school and college transcript with your application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position.

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; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Raquel Perez
• Phone: (912)267-2220
• Email: [email protected]