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Summary

The Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL) supports the duties and responsibilities of the Departments Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer (CPCLO), who is a member of the Office of the Deputy Attorney General and the principal advisor to the Attorney General, Department Leadership, and components on issues involving privacy and civil liberties policy and compliance.

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Summary

The Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL) supports the duties and responsibilities of the Departments Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer (CPCLO), who is a member of the Office of the Deputy Attorney General and the principal advisor to the Attorney General, Department Leadership, and components on issues involving privacy and civil liberties policy and compliance.

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Location

3 vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $143,913 - $197,200 per year

GS-14: $143,913.00 - $187,093.00; GS-15: $169,279.00 - $197,200.00

Pay scale & grade

GS 14 - 15

Promotion potential None - these vacancies are not considered career ladder and have no promotion potential.

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number OPCL-26-13045967 Control number 881894600

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the How to Apply section below.

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About the Office

The Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties, United States Department of Justice, is responsible for ensuring the Departments compliance with privacy and civil liberties-related laws, policies, and technical requirements, and appropriately minimizing related risks. OPCL also plays a central policy-making role in the Departments development and evaluation of legislative, regulatory, and other policy proposals affecting privacy, both domestically and internationally. OPCL also develops and provides Departmental privacy training, oversees responses to data breaches, and ensures the Department has adequate procedures to receive, investigate, respond to, and redress complaints from individuals who allege violation of their privacy or civil liberties.

Job Description

As an Attorney-Advisor (General) GS-0905-14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to Department leadership and components on privacy and civil liberties matters;
• Provide policy advice concerning proposed legislative, regulatory, or policy proposals that impact privacy and civil liberties;
• Ensure the Departments compliance with privacy and civil liberties laws, regulations, and policies, and appropriately mitigate related risks;
• Develop and implement training program policy and specific training sessions;
• Oversee the Departments responses to data breaches;
• Ensure the Department has adequate procedures to receive, investigate, respond to, and redress complaints from individuals who allege violation of their privacy or civil liberties;
• Prepare privacy-related reporting to Congress and other oversight bodies;
• Represent OPCL in Department-wide working groups, such as the Emerging Technology Board;
• Assess and establish controls to minimize privacy-related risks in uses of artificial intelligence (AI); and
• Review the information handling practices of the Department to ensure that such practices are consistent with the protection of privacy and civil liberties, particularly in law enforcement and national security matters.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (Top Secret SCI) Security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least three (3) years relevant J.D. experience. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in handling issues involving privacy and civil liberties and working in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

The successful applicant will also possess:

• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills;
• Strong speaking and presentation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the abilities both to lead a team and to be part of a team collaborating to achieve a common goal;
• Creative problem-solving skills to resolve unusually complicated legal matters, often with little on-point legal authority, with the goal of supporting a clients mission while minimizing privacy-related risks;
• Working knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and policies that apply to the U.S. Government, and familiarity with law enforcement and national security law and policy;
• Highly developed ability, to learn new skills quickly and to recognize and seek support where any are lacking;
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, quickly shift priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;

Preferred qualifications: Relevant certification in a privacy-related field, for example, one of the International Association of Privacy Professionals Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certifications.

Education

See Qualification section above for education requirement.

Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from an accredited institution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Salary

This is a GS-14/15 position, with an annual salary range of $143,913 - $197,200 per year.

Remote job

No.

Telework eligible

Telework is available in accordance with Department policy.

Number of Positions

Three.

Travel

Minimal travel required.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

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. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy

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.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

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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.

Benefits

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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.

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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.

Application Process

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a PDF file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and emailed to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov with the subject line "OPCL Attorney Advisor Opportunity".

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Benefits

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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.

Review our 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

Required Documents

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It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.

Interested candidates should submit all of the following:

• Cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above;
• Resume showing relevant experience, including the dates the experience was obtained (see this USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial);
• Copy of transcript (official or unofficial is acceptable);
• Proof of active bar membership in good standing;
• Most recent SF-50 (if applicable);
• A list of at least three professional references;
• Two writing samples of varying length: one demonstrating general writing skills (e.g., correspondence, published material, memorandum, talking points, policies, procedures, blog, or material written for the web) and one sample of formal legal analysis, demonstrating ability to analyze and expound on complicated, nuanced legal issues (e.g., legal brief or formal opinion, or other similar memo).
• Copy of most-recent performance appraisal or rating.
• A statement indicating whether you are or have been a political appointee in the past five (5) years (if applicable). Note: Writing samples and performance appraisals may be redacted, as appropriate, to protect sensitive information.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:

• Official position title,
• Employer name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (including month and year),
• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

Veterans Preference documentation: If you are claiming veterans preference you must submit:

(1) a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," (Member 4 copy), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service, OR

(2) a certification letter from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. This letter must contain (a) military service dates including the expected discharge or release date and (b) character of service.

If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference as a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, in addition to the documents specified above, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF-15, and if applicable, a completed SF-15.

College Transcripts - If you are using education to qualify for this position, or education is required, you must submit: An unofficial transcript containing a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required prior to your first day.

How to Apply

Help

The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a PDF file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and emailed to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov with the subject line "OPCL Attorney Advisor Opportunity".

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Need Help?

If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.

Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement for assistance.

Agency contact information

OPCL Attorney Resumes

Email privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov Address Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties

2 Constitution Square

145 N Street NE

Room 9W.300

Washington, DC 20530

US

Next steps

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below:

• Legal Careers | Legal Careers

This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers| Department of Justice (www.justice.gov/legal-careers)

We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.

Interested candidates should submit all of the following:

• Cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above;
• Resume showing relevant experience, including the dates the experience was obtained (see this USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial);
• Copy of transcript (official or unofficial is acceptable);
• Proof of active bar membership in good standing;
• Most recent SF-50 (if applicable);
• A list of at least three professional references;
• Two writing samples of varying length: one demonstrating general writing skills (e.g., correspondence, published material, memorandum, talking points, policies, procedures, blog, or material written for the web) and one sample of formal legal analysis, demonstrating ability to analyze and expound on complicated, nuanced legal issues (e.g., legal brief or formal opinion, or other similar memo).
• Copy of most-recent performance appraisal or rating.
• A statement indicating whether you are or have been a political appointee in the past five (5) years (if applicable). Note: Writing samples and performance appraisals may be redacted, as appropriate, to protect sensitive information.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:

• Official position title,
• Employer name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (including month and year),
• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

Veterans Preference documentation: If you are claiming veterans preference you must submit:

(1) a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," (Member 4 copy), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service, OR

(2) a certification letter from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. This letter must contain (a) military service dates including the expected discharge or release date and (b) character of service.

If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference as a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, in addition to the documents specified above, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF-15, and if applicable, a completed SF-15.

College Transcripts - If you are using education to qualify for this position, or education is required, you must submit: An unofficial transcript containing a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required prior to your first day.

How to Apply

Help

The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a PDF file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and emailed to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov with the subject line "OPCL Attorney Advisor Opportunity".

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Need Help?

If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.

Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement for assistance.

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Agency contact information

OPCL Attorney Resumes

Email privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov Address Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties

2 Constitution Square

145 N Street NE

Room 9W.300

Washington, DC 20530

US

Next steps

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below:

• Legal Careers | Legal Careers

This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers| Department of Justice (www.justice.gov/legal-careers)

We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Agency contact information

OPCL Attorney Resumes

Email privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov Address Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties

2 Constitution Square

145 N Street NE

Room 9W.300

Washington, DC 20530

US

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Summary

The Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL) supports the duties and responsibilities of the Departments Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer (CPCLO), who is a member of the Office of the Deputy Attorney General and the principal advisor to the Attorney General, Department Leadership, and components on issues involving privacy and civil liberties policy and compliance.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

3 vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $143,913 - $197,200 per year

GS-14: $143,913.00 - $187,093.00; GS-15: $169,279.00 - $197,200.00

Pay scale & grade

GS 14 - 15

Promotion potential None - these vacancies are not considered career ladder and have no promotion potential.

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number OPCL-26-13045967 Control number 881894600

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