attorney Laurel, MD
Job description
Duties
The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include:
- Serving as a legal advisor regarding Secret Service protective operations, to include National Special Security Events and protection of designated individuals; reviewing and commenting on the legal aspects of agency law enforcement activities and initiatives; and providing legal services and advice in the area of electronic surveillance laws, investigative and protective technologies, and computer searches and seizures.
- Providing administrative, technical and professional supervision over Senior Attorney Advisors, Attorney Advisors, Special Agent Attorney Advisors, and Legal Instructors of varying grades and levels of experience.
- Oversight of the legal training provided to law enforcement personnel at the James J. Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) and the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI).
- Providing legal services and legal advice, counsel, guidance, interpretation, opinions, and assistance on a wide range of legal and policy matters relating to general and administrative law and Secret Service operations.
- Providing legal briefings on federal laws and policies that pertain to criminal and protection related procedures and investigations.
Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency’s mission through your legal advice, instruction, and representation. This Supervisory Attorney Advisor position starts at a salary of $155,700 (GS-15 step 1), with potential to $183,500 (GS-15 step 10).
These positions are being announced to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed December 31, 2024.
Hired with the OPM approved salary off-set waiver granted to the Secret Service, annuitants can:
- Earn full annuity and full Federal salary.
- Earn annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule).
- Full-time, part-time, or intermittent work schedules.
- Receive overtime (on a full-time schedule).
- New hires under this authority will be offered a 1-year Term non-status appointment in the excepted service, with an option to be extended for 3 additional years, for up to a total of 4-years.
- New appointments can be made until December 31, 2024, and can continue until their appointment NTE date has been reached. Appointments that continue past December 31, 2024, may be subjected to their salary being off-set (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary off-set waiver is not renewed.
- Annuitants receiving a dual comp waiver are not eligible to contribute to TSP or make contributions to retirement.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Conditions of Employment:
If selected for this position, you will be required to:
- Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- Financial disclosure report required.
NOTE: The person selected for this position may be subject to a one-year probationary period for supervisors/managers.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
Applicants must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (J.D. or LL.B degree); and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Specialized Experience:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must also meet the specialized experience below.
- Experience as a practicing attorney working on issues involving criminal law and procedure (litigation experience preferred).
- Experience serving as a supervisor, team lead or project manager.
- Experience preparing reports of findings and/or conclusions and advising on a variety of legal matters.
- Demonstrated experience in expressing legal concepts both orally and in writing.
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.
Special Priority Selection rights under ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered well qualified, you must meet the specialized experience and OPM's Individual Occupational Requirements as listed in the Qualifications Section.
Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Please see "Qualifications" section under "Basic Requirements."
Additional information
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.
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 Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
E-Verify Statement: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
This position will require a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities. Additionally, compressed or flexible work schedules are offered with appropriate approval.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).
View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This announcement is being filled using the Schedule A Hiring Authority 5 CFR 213.3102 (D) under Excepted Service procedures. Applicants who meet the qualifications for the position and submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Veterans’ preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to the announcement. Upon review, your resume and supporting documents must show evidence that you have the required qualifications and competencies.
Upon review, your resume and supporting documents need to support the one year of specialized experience requirement, in order to be considered. If the one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
- Administrative Law
- Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence
- Leadership
- Education and Training
- Customer Service
- Oral Communication
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
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 their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
An interview may be required for this position. If an interview is required, failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
As part of the interview process, you may be required to provide a legal writing sample and references, and a second interview may be conducted. These additional assessments will be considered in the selection process.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:
- Cover Letter - You must submit a cover letter briefly stating your interest in this position and your qualifications for the position.
- Resume - It is preferred that you submit a standard one-to-two-page resume indicating: your undergraduate, legal, and any other relevant education, including institution attended, dates attended, degree awarded, and any honors received; your employment history including place of employment, duration of employment, and type of work performed; and, any other relevant information including internships, volunteer activities, and other honors or awards.
- Transcript - You must submit a copy of your law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and it must show the school's name, student's name, credits earned, courses taken, letter or number grades received, degree earned, and date the degree was awarded. Your legal education must have been obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the American Bar Association. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information. Those with Foreign education, click here.
- Licensure - Submit a copy of your bar license, certificate of good standing, or other documentary evidence to prove that you are an active 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.
- Are you a current or former Federal Employee? Submit a copy of your Retirement SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step.
- Special Priority Selection rights under ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
- Notice to Veterans - There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the United States Secret Service considers veteran's preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and/or documentation of service-connected disability. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility. Those applying as a 10-point preference eligible must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Click here for more veterans' information.
- Selective Service System Registration - Males born after December 31, 1959, must submit a copy of your registration or waiver from registration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting 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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
This position is being advertised via SecretServiceHire which is an automated staffing system. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Instructions outlining the application process can be found at www.secretservice.gov/online_application_procedures.shtml. If you cannot apply online, you may contact the Administrative, Professional, Technical Talent Management Division, APT Staffing Operations Branch at [email protected] OR by calling (202) 406-6420 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
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Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You may check the status of your application for this position by going to www.usajobs.gov. Click on the "My USAJOBS" tab, enter your user id and password, and click on "My Applications". You will also receive an email notification regarding your application status. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:
- Cover Letter - You must submit a cover letter briefly stating your interest in this position and your qualifications for the position.
- Resume - It is preferred that you submit a standard one-to-two-page resume indicating: your undergraduate, legal, and any other relevant education, including institution attended, dates attended, degree awarded, and any honors received; your employment history including place of employment, duration of employment, and type of work performed; and, any other relevant information including internships, volunteer activities, and other honors or awards.
- Transcript - You must submit a copy of your law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and it must show the school's name, student's name, credits earned, courses taken, letter or number grades received, degree earned, and date the degree was awarded. Your legal education must have been obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the American Bar Association. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information. Those with Foreign education, click here.
- Licensure - Submit a copy of your bar license, certificate of good standing, or other documentary evidence to prove that you are an active 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.
- Are you a current or former Federal Employee? Submit a copy of your Retirement SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step.
- Special Priority Selection rights under ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
- Notice to Veterans - There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the United States Secret Service considers veteran's preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and/or documentation of service-connected disability. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility. Those applying as a 10-point preference eligible must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Click here for more veterans' information.
- Selective Service System Registration - Males born after December 31, 1959, must submit a copy of your registration or waiver from registration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting 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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal annuitant; and Federal Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles in the commuting area.
About US Secret Service
CEO: James Murray
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.secretservice.gov
Year Founded: 1865
