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The U.S. Secret Service is seeking a dynamic, results driven Deputy Chief Counsel with a proven track record of legislative successes to serve as the primary legal advisor to the Chief Counsel on high-profile, sensitive, and complex legislative and regulatory initiatives.
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05/19/2025 to 06/20/2025
$150,160 - $225,700 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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This job opportunity announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.
As the Deputy Chief Counsel, you will serve as the principal advisor to the Chief Counsel and other U.S. Secret Service (USSS) senior officials on legislative and regulatory initiatives, as well as intergovernmental affairs. In this role, you will review and provide comments on major agency legislative and regulatory initiatives, as well as advise on matters regarding Congressional relations and interagency coordination. In consultation with the Chief Counsel, you will manage the agency's legislative review and oversight process, including drafting and review of legislative proposals and supporting documents. You will serve as a liaison with the Department of Homeland Security, oversight entities, such as the General Accountability Office and Office of Inspector Generals, and other government agencies, such as Office of Management and Budget, coordinating on legislative and regulatory matters.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Unofficial transcripts must include your name, name of educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grades, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected for the position.
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 Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
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.
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 will require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been determined.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to Equal.Opportunity@usss.dhs.gov.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on the information you provide. Verification of performance, suitability, and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making an offer of employment.
This announcement is being filled using the Schedule A Hiring Authority 5 CFR 213.3102 (D) under Excepted Service procedures. Applicants who meet the qualifications for the position and submit a resume, Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and law school transcript will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks. The Secret Service Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selection to the appointing authority.
Interview Requirement: Multiple interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview(s) may result in removal from further consideration.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE APPLICATION PACKAGE: To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include the required documents will not be forwarded for consideration.
The Qualifications Documents: All documents must be scanned and uploaded with your application no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1. RESUME - Required for all applicants
When uploading your resume, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "Resume." Your resume must not exceed 5-pages, with 1-inch margins and a font no smaller than 12 points. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number. Your resume should include:
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.
To Apply Online:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/837260100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.