ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov

Duties

This position serve as the Division Chief, Information Privacy & Governance Division, Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the Office of Public Affairs. Serves as the Chief, Information and Privacy Governance Division, whose mission is to administer the disclosure provisions of the Privacy Act (PA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and formulating programs and policies concerning the collection and release of official information. Provides expert legal advice and guidance in the most complex cases for litigation related to FOIA lawsuits and serves as the principal legal advisor to ATF's Executive Staff and management officials on all matters relating to the public disclosure of information and assists ATF Counsel in the defense of any FOIA or PA litigations filed against the Bureau. Provides policy advice to ATF management and specific ATF components regarding the effects of both FOIA and PA on any of the functional responsibilities of the various ATF components and issue related to the disclosure of information. Overseeing the review of information set for release to Congress.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-15 level applicants must have at least six years of specialized experience as a practicing attorney. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Specialized experience include: Managing or leading a team; AND Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience resolving and working with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); Privacy Act (PA) matters in a Federal law enforcement agency; AND Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience providing legal and technical advice on administrative laws, policies and regulations; AND Providing superior analytical, written and communication skills. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé. In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit the October 2013 Revised Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated," veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, you may be eligible to use leave under the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015. This act grants leave for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for a disability instead of using regular sick. For additional information see: Disabled Veteran Leave

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and hold an active bar membership.

Contacts

• Address Office of Public and Governmental Affairs 99 New York Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20226 US
• Name: Camille Gunter
• Phone: 202-648-8631
• Email: [email protected]