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Who May Be Considered:
View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.10/11/2024 to 11/08/2024
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
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.
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
Yes
Yes
CISA-OCC-12568086-24-KRV
813894200
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 Deputy Chief Counsel for General Law and report to the Principal Deputy Chief Counsel for CISA OCC. Specifically, the Deputy Chief Counsel for General Law will be responsible for overseeing a team of legal experts that provide legal advice on a diverse portfolio of legal areas including, but not limited to, information law, fiscal and appropriations law, and administrative law and claims. 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 Deputy Chief Counsel for General Law, typical duties include:
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.
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.
All documents, including transcripts, must be in English.
NOTE: Please DO NOT submit transcripts or proof of bar membership in response to this announcement. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/813894200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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