This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/619522000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Who May Be Considered:
10/29/2021 to 11/12/2021
$55,756 - $103,309 per year
GS 11 - 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
OCC-11209043-DE
619522000
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All U.S. Citizens
OCC provides legal advice on a wide range of issues to all agency offices, divisions and regional field offices. OCC works closely with other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components and directly interacts with other federal agencies, state/local governments, international governments and private sector entities, in support of the country's cybersecurity and infrastructure security missions.
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an Attorney Advisor. The incumbent is responsible for rendering legal and policy advice to CISA staff members.
Typical work assignments may include:
Working with Senior Attorney Advisors to provide written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, or decisions in the application of Federal laws to the programs conducted or assisted by CISA divisions and to CISA policies.
Performing legal analysis and research, conducts or participates as necessary in meetings, conferences, and consultations, prepares memoranda and opinions, and maintains continuing liaison with clients.
Working with Senior Attorney Advisors to provide advice and guidance to attorneys in the CISA OCC and contribute to the formation of CISA-wide policies.
Participating in conferences and meetings with representatives of other Executive Departments and agencies, industry, and the public regarding legal matters of interest.
Representing CISA in conferences and meetings with representatives of other Executive Departments and agencies, industry, and the public in regard to legal matters of interests.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position, an official transcript may be requested.)
Promotion Potential: The full performance level of this position is GS-15.
This is a non-supervisory position.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications requirements.
Applicants will be evaluated on their resume and supporting documentation to ensure qualification requirements are met. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
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.
Interview Requirement: Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of a in-person or phone panel interview.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
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 read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM EST on 11/12/2021 to receive consideration
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. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application. To begin your online application:
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Interview Requirement: Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of a in-person or phone panel interview.
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.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits."
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