Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Division Chief)

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs, Information and Privacy Governance Division administering the disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) and formulate programs and policies concerning the collection and release of official records. responsible for serving as the principal legal advisor to ATF's Executive Staff and Senior Management officials on all matters relating to the public disclosure of records.

Duties

The major duties of the Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Division Chief) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Supports the mission of the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs (PGA), and its mission is to administer the disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA). Formulates programs and policies concerning the collection and release of official records. Responsible for serving as the principal legal advisor to the Bureau Executive Staff and Senior Management officials on all matters relating to the public disclosure of records. Requirements

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements described in this announcement by the closing date. MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test Must successfully complete a background security investigation A Financial Disclosure Form may be required Must provide a legal writing sample (no more than 15 pages) May be required to serve a one year probationary period Must possess a J.D. degree and hold an active bar membership. Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have at least six years of specialized experience as a practicing attorney. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Specialized Experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Interpreting, applying, or advising on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), or closely related federal disclosure and administrative-law requirements in complex matters; AND Analyzing complex legal and factual records to identify governing authorities, evaluate competing arguments, assess litigation or appeal risk, and recommend legally defensible courses of action;AND Preparing or substantively reviewing legal opinions, memoranda, declarations, Vaughn indexes, appeal analyses, litigation support materials, policy documents, or other complex written legal products; AND Providing legal advice, briefings, or counsel to senior officials, program personnel, attorneys, requesters, or other stakeholders on complex disclosure, privacy, litigation, or information-governance issues; AND Negotiating or resolving complex matters with requesters, opposing or litigating counsel, other agencies, public-interest organizations, media representatives, oversight entities, or comparable sophisticated stakeholders; AND Planning and prioritizing staff work assignments, evaluating staff performance, and advising staff on technical and administrative matters of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA). Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp - In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. If the SF-15 is not submitted, the documentation required by the form verifying the service connected disability (e.g. letter from the VA confirming the disability) must be submitted in order to receive 10-point preference consideration.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and hold an active bar membership. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review any additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter). Applicants who pass the structured resume review will be added to the list of qualified candidates. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Leadership Written Communication Oral Communications Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13080209 Other Information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement. A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:1) your performance and conduct;2) the needs and interests of the agency;3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement, or contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or send an email to [email protected]. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis. Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.