Closing Date: 1st May, 2024
Description:
Summary:Who May Be Considered:
U.S. Citizens
View common definitions (http://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/common-terms-announcements) of terms found in this announcement.
This is a Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
If interested, please email your resume and a legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages) to: CISAOCCStaffing@cisa.dhs.gov & reference "CISA OCC Attorney Advisor - OER Law Division - [Last Name]."
Duties:
Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are ineligible for local remote work and are expected to perform work onsite and may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.
A Government Entity Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC) provides legal advice on a wide range of issues to all agency divisions and offices at headquarters and across the regional field offices. OCC works closely with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of the General Counsel Headquarters and other DHS component counsel and directly interacts with other federal agencies, state/local governments, international governments and private sector entities, in support of CISA's missions.
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an Attorney Advisor in the A Government Entity OCC's Operations, Engagement, and Risk (OER) Division. The incumbent is responsible for rendering legal and policy advice to A Government Entity staff members on a range of issues, including those arising from risk analysis and management, intelligence and information sharing, watch center operations, regional activities, financial assistance, committee management, and international affairs.
Typical work assignments include:
The successful candidate will have skills such as the following:
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
To qualify for the GS-0905 Attorney series, you must meet the following basic requirement:
Be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or District of Columbia, and a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, you must also meet minimum qualifications for this position. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying as defined below, in the absence of a qualifying exception to the standard.
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level, if you have:
This is a Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
If interested, please email your resume and a legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages) to: CISAOCCStaffing@cisa.dhs.gov & reference "CISA OCC Attorney Advisor - OER Law Division - [Last Name]."
Duties:
Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are ineligible for local remote work and are expected to perform work onsite and may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.
A Government Entity Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC) provides legal advice on a wide range of issues to all agency divisions and offices at headquarters and across the regional field offices. OCC works closely with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of the General Counsel Headquarters and other DHS component counsel and directly interacts with other federal agencies, state/local governments, international governments and private sector entities, in support of CISA's missions.
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an Attorney Advisor in the A Government Entity OCC's Operations, Engagement, and Risk (OER) Division. The incumbent is responsible for rendering legal and policy advice to A Government Entity staff members on a range of issues, including those arising from risk analysis and management, intelligence and information sharing, watch center operations, regional activities, financial assistance, committee management, and international affairs.
Typical work assignments include:
- Independently and in coordination with other A Government EntityOCC Counsel and Senior Counsel, work to provide written and oral legal advice,
- reviews, opinions, or decisions in the application of Federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies to A Government Entity staff supporting programs
- conducted or assisted by A Government Entity divisions.
- Perform legal analysis and research, conduct or participate, as necessary, in meetings, conferences, and consultations, prepare
- memoranda and opinions, and maintain continuing liaison with clients.
- Work with Counsel and Senior Counsel to provide advice and guidance to attorneys in the A Government Entity OCC and elsewhere in DHS and the
- Federal government.
- Strong research and writing skills
- The desire to understand technology and its growing impact on the law and society
- Outstanding collaborator
- Entrepreneurial
- Ability to look over the horizon
- Strong experience in briefing senior leaders of an organization
- Familiarity with interagency initiatives and the interagency process
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/
- All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
- DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify), including your rights and responsibilities.
- This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the A Government Entity's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
- Two-year probationary period may be required.
- This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
- You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position, as well as annually.
Qualifications:
To qualify for the GS-0905 Attorney series, you must meet the following basic requirement:
Be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or District of Columbia, and a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, you must also meet minimum qualifications for this position. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying as defined below, in the absence of a qualifying exception to the standard.
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level, if you have:
Education: A first professional law degree - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
And
Superior Law Student Work: Superior law student work or activities as demonstrated by ONE of the following:
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level, if you have:
Education:
A. A first professional law degree - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
OR
B. A second professional law degree - Master of Laws (LL.M.).
And
Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized professional legal experience or judicial clerkship at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent).
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have:
Education:
And
Superior Law Student Work: Superior law student work or activities as demonstrated by ONE of the following:
- Academic standing in the upper third of your law school's graduating class.
- Work or achievement of significance on one of your law school's official law reviews or journals.
- Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school (e.g., membership in the Order of the Coif, winning a moot court competition, or membership on the moot court team that represents your law school in competition with other law schools).
- Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation.
- Significant summer law office clerk experience.
- Other evidence of clearly superior accomplishment or achievement.
Education:
A. A first professional law degree - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
OR
B. A second professional law degree - Master of Laws (LL.M.).
And
Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized professional legal experience or judicial clerkship at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent).
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have:
Education:
A. A first professional law degree - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
OR
B. A second professional law degree - Master of Laws (LL.M.).
AND
Experience:
At least two (2) years of specialized professional legal experience or judicial clerkship at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent).
Note: Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in any of the following specializations: federal risk analysis and management, intelligence and information sharing, watch center operations, regional activities, financial assistance, committee management, or international affairs.
Note: Your experience must be commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of your background may be evidenced by the relatedness of your specialization.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education:
Note: All applicants must provide a copy of their education transcripts & proof of bar membership upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please DO NOT submit transcripts or proof of b
OR
B. A second professional law degree - Master of Laws (LL.M.).
AND
Experience:
At least two (2) years of specialized professional legal experience or judicial clerkship at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent).
Note: Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in any of the following specializations: federal risk analysis and management, intelligence and information sharing, watch center operations, regional activities, financial assistance, committee management, or international affairs.
Note: Your experience must be commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of your background may be evidenced by the relatedness of your specialization.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education:
Note: All applicants must provide a copy of their education transcripts & proof of bar membership upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please DO NOT submit transcripts or proof of b
