DutiesConsults and provides comprehensive legal guidance to FBI clients on issues related to privacy and civil liberties;Reviews and edits privacy documentation and information sharing agreements submitted by clients on a wide array of information systems;Drafts memos, policies, and other documents for FBI executive management, ensuring compliance with law and policy;Briefs FBI executive management on issues related to privacy and civil liberties;Conducts training for FBI personnel on privacy and civil liberties matters;Supports the component's Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer, who is responsible for ensuring component-wide compliance with information privacy and civil liberties mandates; andDevelops and evaluates legislative, regulatory, and other policy proposals that implicate privacy issuesRequirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U. S. citizenMust be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearanceSelectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; andProof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association Qualifications Please ensure work experience/requirement(s) are identifiable in the resume. The resume and supporting documentations will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application. EducationPositive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S.
jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information.Education: Applicant must possess a J.D.
degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.
GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experiencegS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience. Additional informationThe FBI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy.
Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors. Help Review our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. All applicants are rated on the following competencies: Analytic ThinkingCommunicationGovernance and Legal JurisprudenceLeadershipOral/Written CommunicationResearch.