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This position is located in the Legal Division, Corporate Operations Branch, Corporate and Legal Operations Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, located in Arlington, VA and provides support in the areas of compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act and their relationship to other disclosure and privacy laws, rules and regulations.
Learn more about this agency10/19/2023 to 11/02/2023
$145,188 - $235,067 per year
CG 14
No
Yes—The FDIC offers position-specific telework options. Please see the Additional Information section below for more information. Telework options are subject to change.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
2023-HQ-B0650
755649700
This position is open to all United States Citizens.
Provides legal counsel on the FOIA, the access provisions of the Privacy Act, and other applicable disclosure and privacy laws and regulations.
Prepares for the Supervisory Counsel required reports, briefings, presentations, and other necessary information to keep leadership fully apprised of FOIA and Privacy Act activities and meet regulatory requirements.
Researches relevant statutory case law and written memoranda of law on issues arising from the FOIA, the access provisions of the Privacy Act, regulations, and other applicable laws, regulations, and policies that impact proposed FDIC actions.
Monitors compliance with the Corporation’s policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding the administration of the FOIA and Privacy Act.
Bar membership required.
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify, applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as providing legal advice and assistance on Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requirements that would impact privacy and disclosure legislation, policies and safeguards.
J.D. or LL.B Degree required.
Active Membership in good standing of the bar of at least one state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia is required.
See Qualification section
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office 3 days per week beginning January 1, 2024.
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If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
Evidence of current bar membership in good standing will be confirmed prior to appointment.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume will be reviewed, including the online assessment questionnaire, to assess your ability to perform this job. Candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. Candidates eligible for veterans’ preference will be considered in accordance with law, rule, and regulation.
The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a), as well as other applicable information, “access laws,” pertinent court cases, and policies.
2. Ability to prepare clear, concise, and defensible written conclusions on complex FOIA and Privacy Act matters for various audiences, including members of the general public.
3. Ability to research and present technically authoritative information to resolve issues from FOIA and Privacy Act requestors, members of the general public, etc.
4. Skill in drafting memoranda, legal opinions, and other legal documents to present recommendations for agency action.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the <b>Member 4 copy</b> of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
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Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
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