Supervisory Attorney-Advisor

Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the legal department for CSOSA and Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), providing a full range of legal advisory and representational services to support CSOSAs mission, goals and objectives. This Office also provides advisory informational assistance to the United States Courts, United States Probation Officers and other Federal and state officials, all with respect to CSOSAs legal position on a wide range of criminal justice and administrative matters.

Duties

Serves as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor, the incumbent works under the general direction of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and handles all aspects of the most complex and difficult cases assigned to the Office of the General Counsel.

The incumbent will operate with a high level of independence in the supervision of programs and assists the Deputy GC and GC on a variety of legal assignments specializing in Personnel Law and Employee and Labor Relations. The incumbent's work includes supervision of non-legal staff in FOIA, Privacy, Policy, and other staff attorneys under the direction of the General Counsel to include legislative analysis, case analysis, litigation and Policy guidance. The incumbent provides consultative advice to the Deputy GC and serves as advisor to Program Staff and managers.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.

Provides legal advice to Agency personnel on the interpretation, applicability and impact of Federal laws protecting sensitive information, including FOIA, the Federal Privacy Act, contract administration, Equal Employment Opportunity, employee and labor relations management, and prohibited personnel practices. Addresses legal cases or problems that have the effect of substantially broadening or restricting the activities of an agency. Advises representatives of federal, state and local jurisdictions and the judiciary regarding legal and regulatory issues associated with information sharing and partnership activities.

Researches and prepares legal opinions on complex questions of law involving interpretation or application of legislation, court and administrative opinions, Executive Orders, regulations and rules. Drafts or reviews policies governing all aspects of Agency management. Analyzes alleged violations of prohibited personnel practices, reviews proposed adverse actions, provide guidance on the collective bargaining agreement.
Prepares or oversees the preparation of legal documents through research and application of applicable concepts and principles in legislation, regulations, contracts, orders, decisions, opinions, or other legal instruments.

Reviews proposed legislation, regulations, and policies on legal matters. Prepares written documents including memoranda, reports, advisory opinions, and implementation recommendations.
Participates in planning, organizing, and coordinating group research efforts.

Salary

• $169,279 - $197,200/year

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• Background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication
• Appointment may require completion of a two-year trial period.
• This is not a virtual or remote position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location which is Washington D.C. (District of Columbia).
• May be required to successfully complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).

Qualifications

Applicant must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction). In addition, applicant must have four years of post J.D./LL.B. experience, of which were in or related to the following: employment and labor law, the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, federal tort law, training, federal litigation, federal rules governing civil and criminal procedure, negotiation techniques, federal administrative procedure and hearings, ethics, appropriations law, or federal acquisition regulations. Moreover, incumbent must have prior litigation experience and must have experience practicing before a minimum of one of the following forums: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the Merit Systems Protection Board; the Federal Labor Relations Authority; arbitrators; or before a federal or state court. 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.

Education Applicant must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree. Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college unofficial transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in 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 Other Information If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points 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' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans. If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the CTAP or ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level (scoring between 85 and 89) of the rating criteria for all factors or the established cutoff score. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Bargaining Unit Status: Not Eligible All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. Required Documents

You must submit a complete Application Package which includes: -Your responses to the Online Assessment Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).To apply for this position, - Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. -Law school transcript (unofficial) -Current certificate from a government agency confirming that the applicant is a member in good standing of a State or District of Columbia bar. -Written narrative demonstrating experience in 3 or more of the above-mentioned subject matter areas of a federal practice within a General Counsel's office or the private sector equivalent. - Writing sample shall not exceed 10 pages including cover sheets, tables of content, etc. Any pages after page 10 will be discarded and not considered. - Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service) - DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities -Copy of the applicant's most recent performance appraisal (or an explanation of why a performance appraisal cannot be provided) - Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

- If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Vanessa Willis at Vanessa.Willis@csosa.gov or 202-220-5443 to obtain an alternative application.