ATTORNEY-ADVISOR

This position is part of the, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. The incumbent serves as an Attorney-Adviser responsible for determining which records/requests are made to the CSB under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/ Privacy Act (PA); the applicability of FOIA/PA exemptions; preparing FOIA response letters and case files; determining which documents to release and withhold according to the FOIA/PA, applicable laws and regulations, and CSB's FOIA processing guidance.

Duties

As an Attorney-Advisor, you will be responsible for:

• Performs proper and timely implementation for tracking FOIA data.
• Performs research and analysis of laws, regulations, case law, precedent, and other legal documentation relating to Board authorities, operations, and activities.
• Oversees the Agency/Department FOIA/PA life cycle program by developing strategies that foster awareness for both internal and external customers to improve compliance and engage the public.

Salary

• $86,962 - $134,435/year

Conditions of Employment

• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• You may be required to serve a 2-year trial period.

Qualifications Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions about the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement or when the announcement reaches 100 applicants will be considered.

Qualifications
There is no OPM qualification standard established for positions in the Attorney-Advisor, 0905 series, and agencies may establish their standards for these Excepted Service positions. The Division of Human Resources and the Office of General Counsel established the following qualifications criteria for CSB attorney positions:

Basic Requirements for all grade levels:
1. You must possess a J.D./LL.B. Law Degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). (You must submit a copy of your transcripts.) -AND-
2. You must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (You must submit a copy to verify your standing.) -AND-

Minimum Qualifications: In addition to the degree requirements above, candidates must possess at least one of the following. The minimum qualifications for hiring at each grade level (or equivalent) are as follows. To be found qualified for that particular grade level all the listed information must be found in your resume.

Experience Requirement for the GS-12
You must have at least 1 year of professional experience working as an attorney in any of the following duty areas: enforcement, compliance, litigation, administrative law, investigations, legal review, regulations/policy, or other similar areas. At least one year
of this experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 federal grade level participating in providing legal advice, analysis, research, administrative procedures, or litigation work. Specific work experience must demonstrate the following: (1) conducting legal research of policies, regulations, administrative law, and/or compliance questions; (2) drafting briefs, motions, reports, or other documents; (3) assisting with or conducting interviews or taking depositions and/or sworn statements; and (4) leading and/or working on FIOA cases.

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Experience Requirement for the GS-13:
You must have at least 2 years of professional experience working as an attorney in any of the following duty areas: enforcement, compliance, litigation, administrative law, investigations, legal review, regulations/policy, or other similar areas. At least one year
of this experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 federal grade level participating in providing legal advice, analysis, research, administrative procedures, or litigation work. Specific work experience must demonstrate the following: (1) assisting with or conducting interviews or taking depositions and/or sworn statements; (2) preparing and making oral presentations of legal arguments or presenting the results of legal research/analysis; (3) participating in a judicial or administrative proceeding, (4) leading and working on FIOA cases including FOIA-related litigation; and (5) drafting briefs, motions, reports, or other documents.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Only education from institutions that are accredited or pre-accredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus- forrecog.html. You must provide translated transcripts. Other Information

Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are not suitable. This position is remote.
Stipulations of Employment:
Selection for this position may require serving a 2-year trial period.
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:
This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2211.

CSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.

Veterans Preference: CSB is not required to apply Veterans Preference in filling this Excepted Service position. However, the agency will follow the principles of Veterans Preference to the extent administratively feasible. Applicants eligible for Veterans Preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation to their submissions (e.g., DD-214 Form, SF-15, or other substantiating documents). If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preferences see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be received by email by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement or when the announcement reaches 100 applicants.

1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resumes will be reviewed for qualifications.
2. Other supporting documents

• College transcript(s). J.D/LL.B law degree transcripts from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). They must show your name, college/university name/contact information, major, type of degree, date degree conferred, list of courses, semester/quarter hours, and GPA.
• Certification of Bar membership: proof that you are a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Cover Letter, optional
• If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If applicable, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non-reference determination. For more information on veterans' preferences (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/).

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted before the closing date of the announcement.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/02/2024 to receive consideration or when the announcement reaches 100 applicants.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted before the closing date.
• To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• To return to the saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mountain Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you may request an alternate application method from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy. All hardship application packages must be completed and submitted no later than noon EST on the closing date of the announcement.

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