This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/520882100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties as a Technologist, working under general supervision in the form of broad technical, policy, and program guidance. Incumbent is relied upon to accomplish assigned functions on own initiative. Independently formulates requirements, monitors approved resources, and develops, recommends, and monitors implementation of management policies and procedures.
Learn more about this agency01/04/2019 to 07/05/2019
$114,590 - $153,800 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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DEST-10380996-19-CB
520882100
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to the public, U.S. citizenship required.
The PCLOB's responsibilities comprise two basic functions: oversight and advice. In its oversight role, the Board is authorized to continually review the implementation of executive branch policies, procedures, regulations, and information sharing practices relating to efforts to protect the nation from terrorism, in order to ensure that privacy and civil liberties are protected. The Board is also authorized to continually review any other actions of the executive branch relating to efforts to protect the nation from terrorism, in order to determine whether such actions appropriately protect privacy and civil liberties and whether they are consistent with governing laws, regulations, and policies regarding privacy and civil liberties. In its advice role, the Board is authorized to review proposed legislation, regulations, and policies related to efforts to protect the nation from terrorism (as well as the implementation of new and existing policies and legal authorities), in order to advise the President and executive branch agencies on ensuring that privacy and civil liberties are appropriately considered in their development and implementation.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET - Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) Security clearance. If you already have a TS/SCI clearance, please highlight your last investigation date in your application.
College and advanced degrees related to law, policy, and/or government are preferred.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A panel will convene to evaluate applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be evaluated. Candidates will be placed into categories of "best qualified", "qualified", and "not qualified". If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be placed in a different category. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your categorization.
Cover letter, resume, and writing sample (10 pages or less). Address cover letter to Human Resources Specialist. If you are less than 3 years out of college or graduate/law school, please also include a transcript.
You must submit all required information. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to provide references and a writing assessment.
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please send the required documents to jobs@pclob.gov with the title "Technologist".
The PCLOB will contact applicants on any next steps.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/520882100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB or Board) is seeking a Technologist to assist the Board with the PCLOB's mission to review executive branch actions to protect the nation from terrorism to ensure that they balance privacy and civil liberties concerns. The Technologist will contribute significantly to the fact-finding, analysis, and recommendations of the PCLOB's advice and oversight activities, especially with regards to new and emerging technologies, technical analysis, and technological expertise. This is an exciting time to join the PCLOB, which now has a quorum of Board Members and has relocated in its permanent headquarters in Washington, D.C. The selected individual will have strong experience relevant to this position and work collegially in a small-agency environment.