Yes - This position is remote work (long distance remote) and telework eligible consistent with the Agency's telework and remote work program policy. Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are ineligible for local remote work and are expected to perform work onsite and may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
This position is remote work (long distance remote) and telework eligible consistent with the Agency's telework and remote work program policy. Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are ineligible for local remote work and are expected to perform work onsite and may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.
Adhering to the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC) provides quality, timely, relevant, and solutions-oriented legal counsel and support to CISA officials and program offices charged with leading the National effort to understand and manage cyber and physical risks to our critical infrastructure.
The individual in this position will serve as the Associate Chief Counsel and will report to the Deputy Chief Counsel for Infrastructure Security and Regulatory Programs. Specifically, the Associate Chief Counsel for Infrastructure Security and Regulatory Programs will be responsible for overseeing a team of legal experts that provide legal advice on related to CISA's infrastructure security programs as well as the full range of regulatory legal issues including, but not limited to, regulatory enforcement, rulemaking, information sharing, infrastructure security, and national security. A successful candidate in this position demonstrates excellent technical, supervisory, collaboration, and leadership skills. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to render legal advice in a fluid environment and, at times, to address novel situations under tight time frames. In addition, successful candidates have good judgment, effective communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, and a demonstrated willingness to be proactive and take initiative.
As the Associate Chief Counsel for Infrastructure Security and Regulatory Programs, typical duties include:
Manage and direct the provision of legal support on all aspects of infrastructure security and regulatory programs critical to CISA's mission, including ensuring excellent written products and effective oral communication within and external to CISA.
Address novel, complex, and often unique legal questions to enable CISA to advance its mission.
Coordinate with other attorneys in CISA OCC, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and partner agencies to ensure CISA's infrastructure security and regulatory programs are carried out consistent with the law, including with areas of law like ethics, intellectual property, administrative law, fiscal law, and procurement law.
Represent OCC, CISA, and DHS in engagements with other agencies, the public, Congress, state and local governments, and the private sector to support CISA's mission.
Provide advocacy and representation for DHS in adjudications initiated under relevant regulatory programs.
Supervise, manage, and develop employees within the Infrastructure Security and Regulatory Programs legal division, including monitoring workloads and resources, making recommendations on resource needs and allocation, and making recommendations on personnel actions.
The successful candidate will have skills such as the following:
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to lead and manage a team
The desire to understand technology and its growing impact on the law and society
Outstanding collaborator
Entrepreneurial
Ability to look over the horizon
Strong experience in briefing senior leaders of an organization
Familiarity with interagency initiatives and the interagency process
Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/
All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Two-year initial trial period may be required.
One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
This position requires a pre-employment drug test. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
Qualifications
To qualify for the GS-0905 Attorney series, you must meet the following basic requirement:
Be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or District of Columbia, and a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, you must also meet minimum qualifications for this position. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying as defined below, in the absence of a qualifying exception to the standard.
You qualify for the GS-15 grade level, if you have: EDUCATION: A. A first professional law degree - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
OR B. A second professional law degree - Master of Laws (LL.M.). AND EXPERIENCE:
At least three (3) years of specialized professional legal experience or judicial clerkship at the GS-14 grade level (or equivalent).
Note: Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in any of the following specializations: administrative law, national security law, infrastructure security, and/or regulatory programs.
Note: Your experience must be commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of your background may be evidenced by the relatedness of your specialization.
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.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Please DO NOT submit transcripts or proof of bar membership in response to this announcement.
NOTE: All applicants must provide a copy of their education transcripts & proof of bar membership upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. The documentation will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
When requested unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Education must be from an accredited 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.
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level.
Additional information
Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants currently in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
This position does not confer eligibility for conversion to the competitive service.
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
A Relocation incentive may be authorized.
The following incentives are not authorized: Recruitment, Retention, Student Loan Repayment Benefit (SLRB), and Annual Leave Credit for Non-Federal Service.
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, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C. 7112(B)(6).
The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum base pay, GS-15, step 1 up to the maximum base pay, GS-15, step 10. Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted based on locality. General Schedule (GS) locality pay tables for all areas may be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at: Salaries & Wages.
Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified applicants and employees with a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, unless to do so would create an undue hardship to the agency (29 CFR 1614.203 (2017)). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the CISA Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (OEDIA) by sending an email to CISA_ReasonableAccommodation@cisa.dhs.gov with the subject line, "Reasonable Accommodation Request @ CISA." In the email itself, you must include your name, vacancy announcement number(s), and state your intent to seek a reasonable accommodation. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. For more information or inquiries, please contact the CISA Reasonable Accommodation Program at CISA_ReasonableAccommodation@cisa.dhs.gov.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and based upon how well you meet the qualifications above.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to attorney positions.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
Application of Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Homeland Security considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in a cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
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All documents, including transcripts, must be in English.
NOTE: Please DO NOT submit transcripts or proof of bar membership in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
1. RESUME: At time of application,your resume MUST show a detailed description of your job-related qualifications to include start and end dates with the month and year and hours worked per week for all jobs listed. For Federal civilian service, you MUST include your pay plan/band, series, and grade (e.g., GS-0301-09). Be clear and specific when describing your work history as human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Do NOT include photographs, social media links (e.g., LinkedIn), inappropriate content, or other personal or sensitive information such as date of birth, social security number, gender, religious affiliation. IF INCLUDED YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please view Resume & Application Tips.
2. COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter will not be used to determine your qualifications but will be included with your resume if you are referred.
3. TRANSCRIPTS: Prior to receiving a tentative job offer, you will be asked to submit a copy of your law school transcript accredited by the American Bar Association. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, name of the educational institution, declared degree program, course title(s), credits completed, grade, date of completion, Grade Point Average (GPA), and date of degree conferral. If selected, an official transcript will be required.
4. BAR MEMBERSHIP:Prior to receiving a tentative job offer, you will be asked to submit proof of Bar Membership of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or District of Columbia.
5. WRITING SAMPLE:At time of application, please submit a legal writing sample (such as a brief, motion, or legal memorandum) not to exceed ten (10) pages in length, that reflects your own work.
6. OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTSPrior to receiving a tentative job offer, (only submit if applicable):
CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which shows the grade, step, tenure (block 24) "1" (Career) or "2" (Career-Conditional), and position occupied. Provide proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an Interchange Agreement. If applying for a higher grade, provide a SF-50 which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade or promotion potential held. You may need to provide more than one (1) SF-50,if your SF-50 does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement(examples of appropriate SF-50s include Appointment/Conversion, Within-Grade/Range Increases and Promotion actions). NOTE: Pay adjustments and awards are NOT acceptable.
VETERAN DOCUMENTATION: Submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 or equivalent).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of active service, rank/grade, expected character of service (i.e., honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement). NOTE: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If selected, a DD-214 must be provided prior to appointment.
10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will need to submit a SF-15 and provide an official document from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying your overall compensable service-connected disability rating (NOTE: Your overall percentage must be clearly shown), and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you submit an application.
To apply for this position, please indicate your interest in this position, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section to CISAOCCStaffing@mail.cisa.dhs.gov by 11:59 PM EST on 11/08/2024 to receive consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
You may update your application documents at any time during the announcement open period. As such, please do not apply more than once during this period of time unless there has been a substantial change in your qualifications.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1616 Fort Myer Dr.
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
Within approximately 3 business days of submitting a resume, applicants may expect a positive acknowledgement via e-mail that their resume was received. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your resume within 5 business days, please send a follow-up e-mail to: CISAOCCStaffing@mail.cisa.dhs.gov
Upon receipt, resumes will be reviewed to identify individuals for further consideration and possible interviews, which may occur anytime up to 240 days after this advertisement closes. Following interviews, the hiring organization will contact candidates with whom potential offers are being considered with instructions regarding submission of additional documentation (e.g., education transcripts, proof of bar membership, etc.), which must be reviewed by the Office of the Chief Human Captial Officer (OCHCO) to verify qualifications prior to any tentative job offers.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Notice to Applicants - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is subject to the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019. Unless excluded by law, all CISA hiring officials and agency representatives are statutorily prohibited from asking applicants to disclose their criminal history record information prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment. Applicants may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the CISA Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Human Capital Policy and Programs Subdivision at email cisa.ochco.hcp@cisa.dhs.gov within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by a CISA hiring manager or agency representative.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All documents, including transcripts, must be in English.
NOTE: Please DO NOT submit transcripts or proof of bar membership in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
1. RESUME: At time of application,your resume MUST show a detailed description of your job-related qualifications to include start and end dates with the month and year and hours worked per week for all jobs listed. For Federal civilian service, you MUST include your pay plan/band, series, and grade (e.g., GS-0301-09). Be clear and specific when describing your work history as human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Do NOT include photographs, social media links (e.g., LinkedIn), inappropriate content, or other personal or sensitive information such as date of birth, social security number, gender, religious affiliation. IF INCLUDED YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please view Resume & Application Tips.
2. COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter will not be used to determine your qualifications but will be included with your resume if you are referred.
3. TRANSCRIPTS: Prior to receiving a tentative job offer, you will be asked to submit a copy of your law school transcript accredited by the American Bar Association. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, name of the educational institution, declared degree program, course title(s), credits completed, grade, date of completion, Grade Point Average (GPA), and date of degree conferral. If selected, an official transcript will be required.
4. BAR MEMBERSHIP:Prior to receiving a tentative job offer, you will be asked to submit proof of Bar Membership of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or District of Columbia.
5. WRITING SAMPLE:At time of application, please submit a legal writing sample (such as a brief, motion, or legal memorandum) not to exceed ten (10) pages in length, that reflects your own work.
6. OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTSPrior to receiving a tentative job offer, (only submit if applicable):
CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which shows the grade, step, tenure (block 24) "1" (Career) or "2" (Career-Conditional), and position occupied. Provide proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an Interchange Agreement. If applying for a higher grade, provide a SF-50 which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade or promotion potential held. You may need to provide more than one (1) SF-50,if your SF-50 does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement(examples of appropriate SF-50s include Appointment/Conversion, Within-Grade/Range Increases and Promotion actions). NOTE: Pay adjustments and awards are NOT acceptable.
VETERAN DOCUMENTATION: Submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 or equivalent).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of active service, rank/grade, expected character of service (i.e., honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement). NOTE: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If selected, a DD-214 must be provided prior to appointment.
10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will need to submit a SF-15 and provide an official document from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying your overall compensable service-connected disability rating (NOTE: Your overall percentage must be clearly shown), and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you submit an application.
To apply for this position, please indicate your interest in this position, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section to CISAOCCStaffing@mail.cisa.dhs.gov by 11:59 PM EST on 11/08/2024 to receive consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
You may update your application documents at any time during the announcement open period. As such, please do not apply more than once during this period of time unless there has been a substantial change in your qualifications.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1616 Fort Myer Dr.
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
Within approximately 3 business days of submitting a resume, applicants may expect a positive acknowledgement via e-mail that their resume was received. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your resume within 5 business days, please send a follow-up e-mail to: CISAOCCStaffing@mail.cisa.dhs.gov
Upon receipt, resumes will be reviewed to identify individuals for further consideration and possible interviews, which may occur anytime up to 240 days after this advertisement closes. Following interviews, the hiring organization will contact candidates with whom potential offers are being considered with instructions regarding submission of additional documentation (e.g., education transcripts, proof of bar membership, etc.), which must be reviewed by the Office of the Chief Human Captial Officer (OCHCO) to verify qualifications prior to any tentative job offers.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Notice to Applicants - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is subject to the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019. Unless excluded by law, all CISA hiring officials and agency representatives are statutorily prohibited from asking applicants to disclose their criminal history record information prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment. Applicants may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the CISA Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Human Capital Policy and Programs Subdivision at email cisa.ochco.hcp@cisa.dhs.gov within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by a CISA hiring manager or agency representative.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
