Attorney Advisor
1 month ago
The Attorney Advisor will be an employee of OPLA but will exclusively provide advice and counsel in support of ODCR and advise ODCR's Assistant Director and the Assistant Director's designees on legal issues related to ODCR's service within ICE.
OPLA is the largest legal program in DHS, employing over 1,200 attorneys nationwide. In addition to Headquarters in Washington, D.C., there are 25 OPLA field locations in more than 60 cities throughout the United States. Pursuant to statute, OPLA serves as the exclusive representative of DHS in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, litigating cases involving criminal noncitizens, terrorists, human rights violators, and other priority noncitizens. OPLA also provides a full range of legal services to all ICE programs and offices.
OPLA provides legal advice and prudential counsel to ICE personnel on their law enforcement authorities, legal liability under the Federal Tort Claims Act and Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Fed. Bureau of Narcotics , 403 U.S. 388 (1971), the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, ethics, and a range of administrative law issues, such as contract, fiscal and employment law. OPLA represents the agency before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals. OPLA attorneys support DOJ in the prosecution of ICE cases and in the defense of civil cases against ICE.
ODCR is responsible for directing and integrating the application of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, as well as other applicable non-discrimination complaint systems and affirmative employment programs. The mission of ODCR is to ensure that the rights of employees and applicants are protected, and that the agency promotes a proactive equal employment opportunity program to ensure the goal of an ethnically diverse workplace is achieved.
The selected attorney will be assigned significant responsibilities on an immediate basis. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Reviewing the legal sufficiency of ODCR work product, such as policies, settlement agreements, recommendations on reasonable accommodation requests, investigative plans, and reports of investigation in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) cases; Participating in ICE-wide training organized and provided by ODCR; providing training to ODCR staff and agency supervisors; being routinely available to timely address legal issues and respond to ODCR staff requests for related guidance on issues as they arise; and Providing oral and written briefings that accurately and effectively present the Agency's position on Diversity and Civil Rights matters to ODCR staff and high-level Agency executives.
OPLA fosters an environment in which all voices are heard and values the unique perspectives and opinions that inhere among a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce. Comprising a far more diverse workforce than its private sector counterparts, OPLA is proud to strive to further diversify the experiences, perspectives, and characteristics of its workforce. It is committed to celebrating our differences and embracing practices that foster a fair, safe, and inclusive workplace by promoting equitable access to opportunities. In keeping with this commitment, OPLA will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is required for any part of the application process, please contact the OPLA representative listed on this announcement.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must successfully pass a background investigation and drug test for federal employment. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. You must have relevant experience (see How You Will Be Evaluated and Qualifications tabs). You must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. You may be required to serve a two-year trial period if the requirement has not been met. Current OPLA attorneys must have completed two years of service with OPLA by the announcement closing date to be considered for this position. You must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed in connection with this position. Occasional travel may be required, and you may be required to attend meetings and trainings at OPLA Headquarters and elsewhere in National Capital Region.
Qualifications
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Applicants must have experience with the EEO process and expertise with the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and other relevant authorities. Applicants must also possess the following skills and competencies: excellent oral and written communication skills; strong inter-personal and teamwork skills; the ability to synthesize and apply complex legal issues; advising and briefing senior level officials on sensitive matters; attention to detail; institutional and organizational savvy; and the ability to work well both independently and with a team.
In addition, applicants for this position should be able to demonstrate:
The ability to conduct legal research, review evidence, negotiate possible resolutions, and plan legal approaches; Mastery and skill applying advanced legal theories, principles, concepts, standards and methods to provide expert legal guidance and advice in Diversity and Civil Rights law to senior leadership; Expertise in Diversity and Civil Rights law when handling matters involving compliance and regulations and knowledge of federal court practices and procedure; Expertise drafting written materials and preparing factual analysis and legal opinions; and The ability to provide oral and written briefings that effectively presents the Agency's legal position on Diversity and Civil Rights to high level executives. Bar Membership: You must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
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 five 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.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(u), and Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 C.F.R. § 315.707. Veterans , Peace Corps , VISTA volunteers , and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Education
Applicants must be a graduate of an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Please see Required Documents for more information.
A student loan repayment incentive may be available; if such an incentive is available and is authorized, a service agreement will be required.
Additional information
Local Remote Work: This position is located at OPLA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and it has been approved for local remote work. Selectees may be eligible for local remote work; remote work, however, is not an employee right or entitlement, and approval is at the discretion of OPLA management based on the specific needs of the organization, and in accordance with agency policy. If a selectee is approved for local remote work, the selectee's alternative worksite (i.e., residence, approved telework center, or another approved location) must be within a 50-mile radius of the Agency worksite.
E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
Bargaining Unit Status: This is a non-bargaining position.
Promotion Potential: This position has promotion potential to the GS-15 level. When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, and administrative approval. Further, promotion from the GS-14 level to the GS-15 level is subject to OPLA's internal guidance.
General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages .
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the Excepted Service; however, OPLA considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.
Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.
Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you must complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment , and sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Background Investigation: DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants for this position must undergo a background investigation and successfully obtain and maintain a security clearance at the secret level as a condition of placement into this position. This process may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support, and tax obligations, and a review of certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Drug Test: Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All applicants tentatively selected for employment are subject to pre-employment drug testing, and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative result.
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