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Attorney Advisor
U.S. Agency for Global Media · Posted 36 days ago
About the Role
The position is located in the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Office of General Counsel. This position is to serve as the Assistant General Counsel for Procurement Matters and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), and Investigations.
What You'll Do
- →As an Attorney Advisor, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Provides expert advice to senior agency officials, and employees at all levels on interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations concerning investigations including congressional oversight investigations, OIG investigations, or related matters.
- →Research and interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and statutes relating to the provisions of the Privacy Act and other relevant Acts, court decisions and administrative rulings.
- →Reviews proposed contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, delivery orders, and interagency agreements prior to their final execution, certifying to the General Counsel that they conform to law and regulation and are legally sufficient.
- →Develops policies and establishes procedures concerning implementation of USAGM policy and procedural guidance for the programs and establishes standards and procedures designed to assure compliance with pertinent statutory requirements and Agency directives.
Requirements
- ✓Attorney positions do have an education requirement.
- ✓Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.
- ✓For positions with an education requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent.
- ✓An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
- ✓A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
- ✓If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.
- ✓Refer to the OPM instructions.
- ✓Applicant cannot substitute education for experience at the GS-15 levels, although educational achievement may be considered when rating applicants, as with any attorney position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2fa273d8-7e9f-4926-a9b4-838e5886e2bf
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