Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.

The Attorney Advisor (International) position at the GS-13 grade level is entry-level and the duties may vary with increasing responsibilities. The following duties represent Attorney-Advisor (International) position at GS-14 level:

• Manages and expands legal technical assistance portfolio related to telecommunications and the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, through legal reform and technical assistance program activities that meet the host countries' development needs.
• Serves as the representative for CLDP at stakeholder, interagency, and international meetings to coordinate policy reform efforts and technical assistance.
• Works in partnership with foreign government officials to develop and support technical assistance programs under the State Department's DCCP, by organizing programming on matters relating to the deployment of new technologies, telecommunications regulations, data management laws, and digital economy issues.
• Uses appropriate project management tools and tracks implementation progress, anticipating and identifying issues as they arise and concurrently developing optimal solutions with a view of sustainability.
• Identifies and works with pro bono experts on specific sub-issues, from within the U.S. Government, private law practice, industry, academia, the NGO community, and elsewhere.
• Serve as the primary implementer for the Office of General Counsel's international development programs.
• Consult with other U.S. government agencies, foreign government officials, and members of the private sector to assess development needs and to design and implement assistance programs.

Conditions of employment

• Please send applications to mmcmillan@doc.gov as seen in the "How to Apply" section for instructions for submitting your resume and supporting documentation.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Travel: Frequent International travel to the Asia-Pacific region is required. Attorney-Advisors carry out many of their programs in the host countries around the globe.
• Drug Test Required: Yes
• License required: Yes, Active BAR Certificate
• Pre-employment physical required: No
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the Department of Commerce Attorneys and Law Clerks standards for Hiring and Advancement guidelines. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.

Basic Requirements for All Grade Levels:

1. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must be a law school graduate with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and

2. Must be able to verify ACTIVE BAR MEMBERSHIP in good standing in one of the 50 United States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Minimum Requirements
The minimum required experience applicants must possess at each grade level (or equivalent) is as follows:

GS-13: Must have two (2) years legal experience or relevant professional experience (legal or non-legal) obtained after receipt of J.D. degree. Applicants applying at the GS-13 grade level must have two years of legal experience or relevant professional experience (legal or non-legal) related to conversing with a variety of stakeholders on the development of laws, regulations, or policies involving telecommunications, the Internet, privacy, 5G, or the digital economy.

GS-14: Must have three (3) years of relevant legal experience post J.D. degree of progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. Applicants applying at the GS-14 grade level must have a minimum of three years of relevant legal experience related to conversing with a variety of stakeholders on the development of laws, regulations, or policies involving telecommunications, the Internet, privacy, 5G, or the digital economy.

AND

The following experience is preferred but not required:

- Prior experience in working with senior officials of the U.S. and foreign governments and international multilateral institutions, and in coordinating within the U.S. interagency and among organizations.
- Prior experience designing, organizing, and conducting seminars, conferences, workshops, or consultations.
- Prior experience with competitive tendering of ICT equipment or services.
- Interest or familiarity with countries in the Indo-Pacific region or Latin America
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Arabic.

Note: The General Counsel or designee retains the discretion to waive minimum qualifications as described above.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process.

Basis for evaluation: If eligible and meeting basic qualifications, your application package will be evaluated in conjunction with your resume and supporting documents for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position:

• Manages and expands legal technical assistance portfolio related to telecommunications and the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, through legal reform and technical assistance program activities that meet the host countries' development needs.
• Serves as the representative for CLDP at stakeholder, interagency, and international meetings to coordinate policy reform efforts and technical assistance.
• Works in partnership with foreign government officials to develop and support technical assistance programs under the State Department's DCCP, by organizing programming on matters relating to the deployment of new technologies, telecommunications regulations, data management laws, and digital economy issues.
• Uses appropriate project management tools and tracks implementation progress, anticipating and identifying issues as they arise and concurrently developing optimal solutions with a view of sustainability.
• Identifies and works with pro bono experts on specific sub-issues, from within the U.S. Government, private law practice, industry, academia, the NGO community, and elsewhere.

There are no numerical rating systems through which to apply veterans preference; however, the Office of the General Counsel favorably considers veterans preference eligibility in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume. If selected, additional information may be required.