Job Description
The U.S. Secret Service is seeking a dynamic, results driven Deputy Chief Counsel with a proven track record of legislative successes to serve as the primary legal advisor to the Chief Counsel on high-profile, sensitive, and complex legislative and regulatory initiatives.
To review terms found in this announcement click here . To be considered qualified for this position applicants you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which applying.
You must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A. A first professional law degree (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)) obtained from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time the degree was obtained.
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B. Be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. ( Note : Supporting documentation must be included with the application package).
IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZED AND MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Specialized Experience: The applicant must have specialized experience that is equivalent to the GS-15 grade level or above, which provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position as described in the Major Duties section listed above. Such experience may include: Serving as a legal subject matter expert in legislative and intergovernmental affairs, provides authoritative legal analysis that materially influences an agency/organizations statutory posture, regulatory obligations, and interagency policy positions.
Making recommendations on various strategies, techniques, and technical requirements needed to achieve established goals.
Serving as the directorate or agency representative to department or intergovernmental forums concerning legal initiatives related to legislative and intergovernmental affairs.
Presenting completed studies and findings in a balanced, clear, and meaningful manner. Preparing analyses and comparisons of alternative methods of achieving program and policy objectives; and informing senior executive leadership on a variety of complex issues that may require changes in statute and/or policy.
Demonstrated experience managing and analyzing complex legal issues and questions.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Outstanding legal research and analysis skills, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes.
(2) MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ): Note: FAILURE TO ADDRESS THESE FACTORS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING DISQUALIFIED. A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each MTQ. Your MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:
MTQ-1: Comprehensive knowledge and extensive executive level experience interpreting laws and providing legal advice concerning congressional and oversight entity response and compliance; and legislative and policy drafting and review.
MTQ-2: Demonstrated experience providing expert advice to senior Congressional and Executive Branch management officials regarding legal and legislative matters of substantial impact, sensitivity, and complexity, communicating clearly and concisely, and working within a fast-paced organization.
MTQ-3: Expertise preparing and making policy recommendations and making presentations before Congressional and Executive Branch high-level officials.
Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to SL positions, so applicants do not need to have spent a certain period of time at the GS-15 or equivalent level.
Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Desired Qualification: At least seven to ten years of specialized legislative and management experience working for the U.S. Congress is preferred.
Important: Refer to the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement for page length and other formatting specifications. Documents that do not adhere to the specified requirements may be disqualified. We recommend uploading your documents in PDF format to preserve formatting and ensure conformance with specifications. Failure to submit any of the required documents as stated will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
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.
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.
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