Attorney Advisor
What you'd do
The position is located in the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Office of General Counsel. This position is to serve as the Assistant General Counsel for Procurement Matters and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), and Investigations.
Major duties
As an Attorney Advisor, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Provides expert advice to senior agency officials, and employees at all levels on interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations concerning investigations including congressional oversight investigations, OIG investigations, or related matters. Research and interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and statutes relating to the provisions of the Privacy Act and other relevant Acts, court decisions and administrative rulings. Reviews proposed contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, delivery orders, and interagency agreements prior to their final execution, certifying to the General Counsel that they conform to law and regulation and are legally sufficient. Develops policies and establishes procedures concerning implementation of USAGM policy and procedural guidance for the programs and establishes standards and procedures designed to assure compliance with pertinent statutory requirements and Agency directives.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the GS-15, you should have four (4) or more years of post-J.D. legal experience, at least one (1) of which were specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level or higher and hold an active bar membership. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS- 14 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and includes all of the following: The statutory requirements and guidelines governing Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act programs. Experience in drafting or revising organizational policies, based upon continuing review of case law, appropriate legislation, and regulatory implementation, to minimize organizational legal risk.
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