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 Counsel for Litigation and Investigations - Labor and Employment Law - [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 Litigation & Investigations Division. The incumbent is responsible for working on a wide range of labor and employment matters, representing the Agency in litigation matters, and advising on matters of legal interpretation and Agency-wide policies. The position also may provide support to the Litigation and Investigations Division's other portfolios, including non-employment related federal court litigation, legislative affairs and congressional oversight, as needed.
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-12 grade level, if you have:
Education:
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 Counsel for Litigation and Investigations - Labor and Employment Law - [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 Litigation & Investigations Division. The incumbent is responsible for working on a wide range of labor and employment matters, representing the Agency in litigation matters, and advising on matters of legal interpretation and Agency-wide policies. The position also may provide support to the Litigation and Investigations Division's other portfolios, including non-employment related federal court litigation, legislative affairs and congressional oversight, as needed.
Typical work assignments include:
- The incumbent will serve as Counsel or Senior Counsel for labor and employment law.
- Represent A Government Entity before various administrative tribunals to include the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Office of Special Counsel.
- Conduct necessary conferences and consultations to provide litigation support and legal counsel to A Government Entity's senior leadership on the full spectrum of federal sector labor and employment law issues.
- Negotiate complex and unique issues with senior-level personnel, individuals from various parts of A Government Entity, and individuals from the other federal agencies to obtain the necessary balance between conflicting interests, factual issues, and policy considerations.
- Maintain continuing liaison with clients.
- Assist the U.S. Department of Justice in litigation involving labor and employment and other matters in federal court.
- Work with the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer on disciplinary and adverse action proposals and decisions, workforce policies, and other personnel-related matters.
- Review A Government Entitypolicies and related documents to ensure that labor and employment law issues are properly considered.
- Conduct legal research and analysis and develop memoranda or present results to senior officials in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner while keeping supervisors fully informed.
- 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-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:
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).
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level, if you have:
Education:
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).
You qualify for the GS-14 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 three (3) years of specialized professional legal experience or judicial clerkship at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent).
Note: Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in any of the following specializations: federal labor and employment matters, federal court litigation, legislative affairs, or congressional oversight.
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:
OR
B. A second professional law degree - Master of Laws (LL.M.).
And
Experience:
At least three (3) years of specialized professional legal experience or judicial clerkship at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent).
Note: Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in any of the following specializations: federal labor and employment matters, federal court litigation, legislative affairs, or congressional oversight.
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:
