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The Division is seeking an attorney with expertise in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) to serve as the FOIA/PA Unit Chief.
Learn more about this agency05/21/2019 to 06/18/2019
$117,191 - $166,500 per year
GS 14 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
15
Yes
Yes
19-ATT-008
534334300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to all US Citizens, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
The Chief of the FOIA/PA Unit is responsible for directing and supervising the operations of the FOIA/PA Unit and implementing procedures relating to the processing of FOIA/PA requests. The FOIA/PA Unit typically consists of 2-3 attorneys and several administrative support staff. The FOIA/PA Chief serves as the technical expert and primary legal advisor to CRT'S leadership, management, and employees on FOIA/PA policy, processes, legislation, and regulations, stays abreast of developments in FOIA/PA law, and makes recommendations regarding legislative or policy changes. The FOIA Officer/Unit Chief has delegated authority to grant or deny access to CRT records, reviews and coordinates all FOIA/PA requests and determines the appropriate clearance of information in response to the FOIA/PA requests. The FOIA/PA Chief coordinates with other DOJ offices. The FOIA/PA Unit Chief serves as CRT's liaison on FOIA/PA matters with other Department components, federal agencies, and the public. The FOIA/PA Unit Chief coordinates with and provides support to the Civil Division, United States Attorneys' Offices and other DOJ components in defending the Department in FOIA/PA-related litigation that involves CRT records or data. As manager of the FOI/PA Unit, the FOIA/PA Unit Chief directs its operation, and is responsible for the selection, training, and supervision of its employees, including attorneys, paralegals and clerical employees. The FOIA/PA Unit Chief prepares annual reports to the OIP, OPCL, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congress. The Unit Chief also serves as the Senior Component Official for Privacy (SCOP) as part of the OPCL duties. In addition, the Chief/SCOP prepares regulatory publications for the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations, which includes Privacy Act Notices of Systems of Records, reviews Privacy Impact Assessments, and other rules and notices that the regulations may require.
You must possess a J.D. degree.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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The Civil Rights Division welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department. The Civil Rights Division also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes directly to Beth Maclay at Beth.Maclay@usdoj.gov.
It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation.
Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on interview performance, the qualifications set forth above, and other job-related skills, experience and qualifications consistent with merit system principles applicable to hiring for career positions with the Department of Justice.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (see "How To Apply" for required documentation).
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
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If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Diane Turner at(202) 514-4366 or Diane.M.Turner@usdoj.gov to obtain an alternative application.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/534334300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Civil Rights Division (Division or CRT) of the Department of Justice, created in 1957 by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status and national origin.
The Division's Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) Unit reports through the Division's legal counsel. The FOIA/PA Unit processes requests for government records received by CRT and is responsible for providing legal advice to CRT leadership, management and human resources staff; coordinating with other offices within DOJ, including Office of the Deputy Attorney General (ODAG), Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), Office of General Counsel (DOJ OGC), Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL), and Office of Information Policy (OIP), as well as other federal agencies, regarding disclosure of records; and ensuring that all FOIA/PA requests are processed efficiently and consistent with applicable FOIA/PA policies, laws, and regulations. The FOIA/PA Unit also coordinates with DOJ's Civil Division, United States Attorneys' Offices and other DOJ components in defending DOJ in FOIA/PA-related litigation.