This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), General Law Division (GLD), Labor and Employment Law Branch (LEL). The primary purpose of this position is to represent the Department in labor and employment matters, including litigation and counseling on personnel management issues, and to advise clients and OGC leadership on matters of legal interpretation and Department-wide policies. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Basic Requirements: GS-13: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); AND Specialized professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position, or two years of judicial clerkship. GS-14 / GS-15: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); AND Specialized professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual's background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization. Specialized Experience: The skills and experience listed immediately below are of particular importance to the position, and applicants should provide specific detailed information in these areas, where applicable, as part of their application. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal government. You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal government. You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal government. Specialized experience is experience providing legal advice and representation on matters related to the legal topics listed in the "Duties" section above. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
As an Attorney-Advisor (General), GS-0905-13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include: Performing legal analysis and research and conducting necessary conferences and consultation to provide legal counsel to the Department's senior leadership on the full spectrum of federal sector labor and employment law issues. Negotiating complex and unique issues, often with high-level personnel, individuals from various parts of the Department, and individuals from the other federal agencies, to obtain the necessary balance between conflicting interests, factual issues, and policy considerations. Maintaining continuing liaison with clients and component counsel. Conducting complex legal research and analysis and develop memoranda or present results to senior officials in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner while keeping supervisors fully informed. Representing the Department before various administrative tribunals to include the Merit System Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Office of Special Counsel. Assisting the Department of Justice in litigation involving labor and/or employment matters in U.S. federal district and appellate courts. Working with the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer on disciplinary and adverse action proposals and decisions, workforce policies, and other personnel-related matters. Ensuring that labor and employment law issues are properly considered in Departmental planning and policy development. Leveraging a wide range of available resources, including paralegal support and e-discovery software, to effectively manage employment- law cases. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.