This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Office of General Counsel. The incumbent serves as a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) expert and is responsible for the overall direction and implementation of the FOIA, Privacy, and Civil Liberties programs.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Office of General Counsel. The incumbent serves as a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) expert and is responsible for the overall direction and implementation of the FOIA, Privacy, and Civil Liberties programs.
Supervises the FOIA, PA and Civil Liberties Office staff, including Division Chiefs.
Assesses the overall structure, organization, and management of the FOIA, Privacy and Civil Liberties Office, and formulating and implementing appropriate changes.
Provides legal advice and counsel regarding FOIA and PA matters.
Establishes and maintains effective liaison and coordination with OIG staff.
Reviews, analyzes and comments on proposed legislation.
Communicates actions under strict time limits imposed by statue, regulations, and or court order to ensure team compliance.
Creates and implements processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
Plans and assigns work to subordinate supervisors, and teams. Establishes office priorities and program goals.
Establishes performance plans, evaluations, and other personal actions for the team, and clearly communicates expected standards.
Assigns, directs, and reviews subordinates work and applies appropriate statutory and regulatory requirements, including correctly citing appropriate FOIA and PA exemptions.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
This is an Excepted Service position.
** Please be advise this position will be hired as either Supervisory Attorney (General) or a Supervisory Government Information Specialist.**
Position has been designated as Special Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartment Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance.
Permanent Change of Duty (PCS-Relocation) expenses WILL NOT BE paid.
If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the Federal Government in a similar position (i.e., Supervisory), you will be required to serve a two year probationary period.
Requires 10% temporary duty travel (TDY).
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense (DoD) OIG.
Organizational entities with the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD
unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized; their use will be determined based on mission requirements and availability of funds.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date.
Required to submit a financial disclosure form at time of appointment and annually.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-14 level in the federal service or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as: Extensive experience as an attorney handling general legal matters of considerable complexity. The type of guidance provided should include analyzing and recommending legally acceptable courses of action consistent with applicable laws, policies, procedures and practices. Applicants must have demonstrated an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the FOIA and PA and corresponding federal regulations, Executive Orders, guidance and exemptions. Significant experience analyzing documents for responsiveness, reviewing documents for release determination, and redacting information that is exempt pursuant to the FOIA and PA. Applicants should also have appropriate skills and experience leading teams towards desired outcomes, and prior supervisory or management experience overseeing attorneys and/or non-attorneys.
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.
Education
To meet the basic qualifications, you must meet all of the followings:
1. Possess a J.D., LL.B., or LL.M degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Be an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be permitted to engage in the active practice of law.
Additional information
NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov).
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.)
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position established by the Best Qualified category definition.
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies
1. Knowledge and mastery of FOIA and PA law, including the demonstrated ability to analyze, review, interpret, and apply court decisions, Executive Orders, federal regulations, and guidance pertaining to the FOIA and PA.
2. Skill in gathering, compiling, interpreting, analyzing, and applying information and written documents to determine legal sufficiency.
3. Skill in writing clear, concise, persuasive legal opinions and advice.
4. Skill in interpersonal relationships.
5. Ability to manage an office environment.
6. Ability to supervise a staff of employees.
7. Skill in providing agency level FOIA and PA training.
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
An official transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable. (Proof must be submitted before appointment can be made if not submitted at time of application.)
Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
Letter of Good Standing and active membership from any of the State Bar Associations. (Proof must be submitted before appointment can be made if not submitted at time of application.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the
Human Resources Office. Please contact Barry McFadden at (703) 602-4547 or barry.mcfadden@dodig.mil~ to obtain an alternative application.
DODIG - FRONT OFFICE
4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22350
US
Next steps
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
An official transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable. (Proof must be submitted before appointment can be made if not submitted at time of application.)
Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
Letter of Good Standing and active membership from any of the State Bar Associations. (Proof must be submitted before appointment can be made if not submitted at time of application.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the
Human Resources Office. Please contact Barry McFadden at (703) 602-4547 or barry.mcfadden@dodig.mil~ to obtain an alternative application.
DODIG - FRONT OFFICE
4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22350
US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
