Chief, Information Law Unit
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is looking for a dynamic attorney to develop a new unit within OSC the Information Law Unit (ILU). The ILU Chief is a supervisory position responsible for running several OSC programs including FOIA responses Privacy Act and records. The ILU Chief will supervise attorney and non-attorney positions and will report directly to the General Counsel.
Why Join OSC
OSC is a mission-driven agency with incredibly dedicated employees.
Unit Overview
The Information Law Unit (ILU) is a new unit that is responsible for running OSCs information-law programs and providing agency-wide expertise and training on information law topics including FOIA responses and records retention. The ILU is part of OSCs Office of General Counsel.
Duties
As the Chief of the Information Law Unit (ILU) you will lead a team that is responsible for:
- OSCs FOIA response program;
- Privacy Act compliance;
- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) matters;
- Records management (including NARA-related requirements);
- Touhy responses;
- OSCs Annual Survey of Filers; and
- Other similar information-law functions
Ideal Candidate
OSC seeks an attorney experienced in information and records law who has established or managed programs and who is skilled at leading others.
- U.S. Citizenship or National authorized to work in the U.S.
- Individuals born afterand required to register for Selective Service under the Military Selective Service Act of 50 USC App. 453 must be registered or otherwise exempt from Selective Service. See Additional Information section below.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- May be eligible for incentive pay.
- May be eligible for superior qualifications/special needs pay setting.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility on new employees. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by appropriate background investigation.
Education Qualification:
- A professional law degree (L.L.B. J.D. L.L.M.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; and
- An active membership in good standing in a bar of a state U.S. Territory District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- leading or supervising a team;
- communicating complex information orally and in writing; and
- working on information law matters.
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0905 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions specialized experience and/or education as defined above.
Annual Leave Accrual Credit
Selectees for their first Federal position may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credited will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant resume and documentation submitted.
ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: In accordance with VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-56) current military members may apply by submitting a certification of active service in lieu of a DD-214. A certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain: (1) your rank; (2) dates of active duty service; (3) type of discharge and projected character of service (i.e. honorable); (4) projected Veterans preference if applicable; (5) date terminal leave begins if applicable; (6) date of expected discharge or release that is within 120 days of your employment application submission; and (7) signed by or by direction of the adjutant personnel officer or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. If selected your qualifying separation veterans preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid certification of service with their initial application will be found to have an incomplete application. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if on terminal leave.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Individuals born after December 31 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. You can find more information on Who Must Register and Exemptions addition you can find more information on what to do if you failed to register here.
These are not Bargaining Unit positions.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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