Supervisory Attorney Advisor

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency seeks a supervisor of attorneys to provide legal services tied to FOIA, Privacy Act, PRA, and related statutes. The role requires leadership over a legal team and the ability to advise on complex regulatory issues.

Applicants should hold a J.D. or LL.B. and be an active bar member; GS-15 level experience is expected with substantial federal-level practice and supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

J.D. or LL.B. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active bar membership in a US state, DC, or Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

Supervise attorneys providing legal services related to FOIA and Privacy Act compliance.
Oversee legal work across FOIA, Privacy Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, and related information security laws.
Advise senior leadership and communicate complex legal issues clearly.

Skills

FOIA expertise

Privacy Act

Legal leadership

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

In this position, you will serve as a supervisor of attorneys and providing legal services related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the E-Government Act, the Clinger-Cohen Act, the Federal Information Security Management Act, and authorities governing FEMA information technology systems.

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; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service‑connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

All applicants must possess the following:

1) A J.D. or LL.B. degree from an ABA accredited law school; and
2) An active membership, in good standing, of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

You qualify for this position if you possess the following:

To qualify for this position at the GS-15 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the Federal or Private Sector and must demonstrate all of the following:

To qualify for this position at the GS-15 level, you must demonstrate: At least five years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar, including at least four years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled. At least two years of the specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level. The ideal candidate must also possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills adequate to communicate effectively to Senior Executives. Supervisory experience is preferred

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Please limit your resume to two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Are you qualifying based on your work experience?

Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the grade level, occupational series and dates in which you held each grade level.

Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/DAE employee?

Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/DAE employee? To accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of deployments that are relevant to your qualifying experience, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified."

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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.