Attorney (Operational Technology Law)

Summary

The Operational Technology Law Unit (OTLU) provides legal policy advice on and real-time operational legal support for a diverse range of matters pertaining to the FBI's Science & Technology Branch, which includes the FBI Operational Technology Division (OTD). OTLU is responsible for providing legal support and guidance on the development and deployment of technology-based solutions.

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Individuals with disabilities
• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.
• Military spouses
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

GS-14:

• Serve as legal counsel to assigned Operational Technology Division sections, units, and programs;
• Advise client units and investigators on complex investigations and on the procedural and operational requirements for using technical investigative solutions;
• Research and draft applications, orders and legal memoranda;
• Develop, maintain, and manage relations with prosecutors and defense counsel, and provide advice to other federal, state, and local enforcement agencies on the use of technical investigative methods, including federal electronic surveillance statutes; and
• Provide guidance on the application of relevant statutes and other authorities in all FBI operations and investigations as required, including the FBI Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide (DIOG) and Attorney General Guidelines.

GS-15: In addition to the duties described above:

• Identify gaps and develop legal policy solutions, including legislative and administrative proposals on emerging investigative technology issues and their impact on electronic surveillance and FBI criminal and national security investigations

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U. S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance
• Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.

Demonstrated experience as a criminal prosecutor or prior sworn law enforcement agent/officer is preferred, as well as with the use and deployment of investigative technology. This experience, if applicable, should be highlighted in the application materials.

Basic Requirement:

• Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and
• Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association

Qualifications

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the following selective placement factor question:

Please discuss your experience, including as a prosecutor or investigator, in conducting, advising on, or litigating matters concerning technical investigative methods and tools in criminal or national security investigations. Please include experience with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Communications Assistant to Law Enforcement Act, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Stored Communications Act, or the Wiretap Act. Experience in this area MUST be identified in your resume.

All qualifying experience MUST be provided within your RESUME to be considered. In addition, the selective placement factor, please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.

Education

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information.

Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.

GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.

GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.

Additional information

OTLU attorneys may be assigned to FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC or FBI facilities located in Chantilly, Springfield, Quantico or Fredericksburg, Virginia, or Clarksburg, West Virginia.

The FBI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

Please ensure work experience/requirement(s) are identifiable in the resume. The resume and supporting documentations will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application.

Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.

All applicants are rated on the following competencies:

• Analytic Thinking
• Communication
• Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
• Leadership
• Oral/Written Communication
• Research

• Benefits
  
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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  
  1. Your cover letter and resume
  2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages
  3. Proof of current and active bar association membership
  4. Copy of Law School Transcripts
  5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee)
  6. DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference)
  
  Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for the Attorney (Operational Technology Law) position, please click here.
  
  Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
  
  Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_OTLU_2023_External/Internal)
  
  Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov
  
  NOTE: All FBI employees must undergo an FBI Background Investigation and receive an FBI Top Secret security clearance. For employment eligibility with the FBI, applicants must not violate any of the automatic employment disqualifiers, and adhere to the FBI's pre-employment drug policy. Please ensure you meet these standards before submitting an application. All of these disqualifiers are extensively researched during the FBI Background Investigation Process. The preliminary employment requirements include a polygraph examination; a test for illegal drug use; credit and records checks, and extensive interviews with former and current colleagues, neighbors, friends, professors, etc. Before applying for this position, please make sure that the FBI Employment Disqualifiers do not apply to you. https://fbijobs.gov/eligibility
  
  Agency contact information
  
  OGC Jobs
  
  Email
  
  ogc-jobs@fbi.gov
  
  Address
  
  Federal Bureau of Investigation
  
  935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
  
  Washington, DC 20535
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

1. Your cover letter and resume
2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages
3. Proof of current and active bar association membership
4. Copy of Law School Transcripts
5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee)
6. DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference)

Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.

How to Apply

To apply for the Attorney (Operational Technology Law) position, please click here.

Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.

Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_OTLU_2023_External/Internal)

Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov

NOTE: All FBI employees must undergo an FBI Background Investigation and receive an FBI Top Secret security clearance. For employment eligibility with the FBI, applicants must not violate any of the automatic employment disqualifiers, and adhere to the FBI's pre-employment drug policy. Please ensure you meet these standards before submitting an application. All of these disqualifiers are extensively researched during the FBI Background Investigation Process. The preliminary employment requirements include a polygraph examination; a test for illegal drug use; credit and records checks, and extensive interviews with former and current colleagues, neighbors, friends, professors, etc. Before applying for this position, please make sure that the FBI Employment Disqualifiers do not apply to you. https://fbijobs.gov/eligibility

Agency contact information

OGC Jobs

Email

ogc-jobs@fbi.gov

Address

Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request