Attorney Advisor - Washington, United States - US Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

Description

Duties:

• Serve as an attorney conducting legal and policy analysis, and providing legal expertise to the Board in complex investigations and/or reviewsThis includes conducting legal research and legal analyses regarding applicable constitutional, statutory and other legal authorities.
• Lead and work in teams to develop investigative plans, gather information, and conduct research in support the Board's investigations and reviews.
• Lead and work in teams to review and analyze federal counterterrorism programs pursuant to the Board's mission to ensure that both existing and proposed programs adequately safeguard privacy and civil liberties, including preparing memoranda, making recommendations to the Board, and briefing the Board.
• Lead and assist in drafting Board reports evaluating privacy and civil liberties safeguards in efforts to protect the nation from terrorism and other Board reports to the President, Congress and the public, as well as drafting congressional testimony, letters, and other documents to carry out the Board's responsibilities.
• Represent the Board in interactions with officials from other departments and agencies of the Federal government, the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations, as required.
• Perform other duties as needed to assist the Board in its operations.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.

Qualifications:


At the AD-00 level (GS-15 Grade Equivalency), you must meet the following qualification:

SERIES/GRADE:
The agency uses the Administratively Determined system in which rank is attached to the individual.

• A writing assignment may be required.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education:

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims


Unless otherwise stated:
(1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.


Additional information:


Telework Suitability:

The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment:

Selection for this position may require serving a 2-year trial period.


Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.


Miscellaneous:

• This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
• Benefits

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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Conflict Management
• Planning and Evaluation
• Influencing and Negotiating
• Investigative Analysis
• Analytical Thinking
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication

An evaluation of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and qualifications above.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may not be referred to the selecting official.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your referral status.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position y