Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Division Chief)

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs, Information and Privacy Governance Division administering the disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) and formulate programs and policies concerning the collection and release of official records. responsible for serving as the principal legal advisor to ATF's Executive Staff and Senior Management officials on all matters relating to the public disclosure of records.

Duties

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The major duties of the Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Division Chief) position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supports the mission of the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs (PGA), and its mission is to administer the disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA).
• Formulates programs and policies concerning the collection and release of official records.
• Responsible for serving as the principal legal advisor to the Bureau Executive Staff and Senior Management officials on all matters relating to the public disclosure of records.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements described in this announcement by the closing date.

MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

Key Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
2. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test
3. Must successfully complete a background security investigation
4. A Financial Disclosure Form may be required
5. Must provide a legal writing sample (no more than 15 pages)
6. May be required to serve a one year probationary period
7. Must possess a J.D. degree and hold an active bar membership.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have at least six years of specialized experience as a practicing attorney.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Specialized Experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.

• Interpreting, applying, or advising on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), or closely related federal disclosure and administrative-law requirements in complex matters; AND
• Analyzing complex legal and factual records to identify governing authorities, evaluate competing arguments, assess litigation or appeal risk, and recommend legally defensible courses of action;AND
• Preparing or substantively reviewing legal opinions, memoranda, declarations, Vaughn indexes, appeal analyses, litigation support materials, policy documents, or other complex written legal products; AND
• Providing legal advice, briefings, or counsel to senior officials, program personnel, attorneys, requesters, or other stakeholders on complex disclosure, privacy, litigation, or information-governance issues; AND
• Negotiating or resolving complex matters with requesters, opposing or litigating counsel, other agencies, public-interest organizations, media representatives, oversight entities, or comparable sophisticated stakeholders; AND
• Planning and prioritizing staff work assignments, evaluating staff performance, and advising staff on technical and administrative matters of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA).

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and hold an active bar membership.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.

Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:1) your performance and conduct;2) the needs and interests of the agency;3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest

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.

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.