Supv Attorney-Adviser

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency•Quantico, VA

About The Position

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Office of General Counsel seeks a Supervisory Attorney to provide leadership and legal services concerning Federal civilian personnel law, labor law, equal employment opportunity, hiring practices, reasonable accommodation, and standards of conduct. The selectee independently practices law and leads and supervises a diverse team of attorneys. The role includes advising on personnel authorities, anti-discrimination provisions, human resources policy, and related matters; representing the agency in litigation and claims; and advocating and negotiating in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. The position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the excepted service, and is full-time. The schedule is flexible, overtime may occasionally be required, and supervisors may approve situational telework temporarily on a case-by-case basis. Permanent change of station may be authorized. The selectee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and meet the listed bar membership, education, and experience requirements.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess a first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); law school transcripts must be provided.
Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be permitted to engage in active practice of law.
Must have at least 3 years of professional legal experience, including at least 1 year at the next lower grade level, GS/GG-14, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Must have recent and relevant experience advising and practicing in Federal civilian personnel law, labor law, equal opportunity, reasonable accommodation, and standards of conduct.
Must have directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the duties successfully.
Must demonstrate leadership experience, such as leading others or initiatives; formal supervisory experience is not required.
Must have experience providing oral and written legal advice about management policies, procedures, and directives concerning Federal civilian employment, EEO claims, and related personnel administration matters.
Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance indicated in the announcement.
Must pass the initial drug screening; the position is subject to random testing thereafter.
Must meet the Selective Service requirement if applicable: males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered.

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating with other attorneys on problem solving is highly desirable.
Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and clients, including advising senior agency officials.

Responsibilities

Independently practice law and serve as team lead and supervisor for attorneys advising primarily on Federal civilian personnel law, employment and labor policy, EEO requirements and processes, ethics, and standards of conduct.
Represent the agency before boards and judicial tribunals, including the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal courts, and alternative resolution venues such as ADR proceedings.
Collaborate with clients and provide legal review of agency policies and preventative-law matters.
Advise on disciplinary personnel actions, administrative investigations, employment and personnel protocols, EEO directives and regulations, and security/access eligibility matters.
Provide oral and written legal advice to senior agency officials and other clients regarding policies, procedures, and management directives concerning Federal civilian employment, EEO claims, and related personnel administration matters.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and clients, and lead others or initiatives.