Attorney-Advisor (General)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Legal Counsel Division (LCD). The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal support to the Department's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) in the exercise of its authorities, including its administration of the equal employment opportunity program. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

As an Attorney-Advisor (General), GS-0905-14/15, your typical work assignments may include: Providing legal advice regarding equal employment opportunity (EEO) program activities and matters involving policies, initiatives, operations, and program management and oversight. Reviewing for legal sufficiency documents prepared by the EEO program, including, but not limited to Final Agency Decisions and Final Agency actions. Providing written and oral advice on the application of federal laws to the Department's and DHS components' EEO programs. Performing legal analysis and research, conducting or participating as necessary in meetings, conferences, and consultations and prepare memoranda. May be assigned tasks within the Office of the General Counsel, Legal Counsel Division, to ensure the most efficient use of the resources of the office. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Applicants must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. You must submit a copy of both your law school and college transcript with your application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position. 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; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.