Paralegal Specialist
United States Fleet Forces Command, Baltimore, MD, United States
Duties
You will serve as a Paralegal Specialist in the Office of General Counsel (N00GC) of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command.
You will perform in-depth research and analysis on matters across the legal practice portfolio such as national security and intelligence law, administrative law, civilian personnel law, federal ethics and standards of conduct etc.
You will serve as the administrative program manager for the Ethics Program, which includes monitoring activities related to Office of Government Ethics (OGE) 450/278 filers.
You will serve as the administrative program manager for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program managing the lifecycle of FOIA requests, communicating with requestors to confirm receipt of and clarify requests, and preparing draft responses.
You will perform comprehensive research of government policies, federal regulations, legal texts, case law, and state and federal statutes commensurate with the complexity of the problem or issue.
You will serve as the administrative program manager for the Privacy Program by managing the lifecycle of Privacy Act requests and preparing documents in connection with Privacy Act litigation.
You will conduct research and identify applicable federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and DON authorities pertaining to privacy, and interpret their application to Fleet Cyber Command’s Privacy Program.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
You must successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph with No Deception Indicated (NDI).
Qualifications Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by:
Experience in assisting or working in one or more of the following fields: national security, intelligence, cyber operations, administrative law, civilian personnel law, federal fiscal and acquisitions, federal ethics and standards of conduct, and/or federal compliance and oversight.
Experience researching government policies, federal regulations, case law, and state and federal statutes to assist with legal document preparation.
Experience administering and overseeing a federal compliance program such as intelligence oversight, FISMA, FISA, Privacy, and Ethics or similar programs.
Experience drafting various document types that address or resolve complex matters of law or policy based upon a thorough analysis of the facts and relevant authorities.
Experience with maintaining detailed records and documentation for the management of multiple programs to ensure meeting deadlines.
This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-0950-12.
Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3-year probationary period. Permanent and term employees currently serving in a probationary period in the competitive service or a probationary or trial period in the excepted service will complete the period as prescribed in their original conditions of employment in the new CES position if they transfer without a break in service or are promoted, demoted, or reassigned to a CES position.
This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.
The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, into cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.
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.
Benefits 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. Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our 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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You will serve as a Paralegal Specialist in the Office of General Counsel (N00GC) of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command.
You will perform in-depth research and analysis on matters across the legal practice portfolio such as national security and intelligence law, administrative law, civilian personnel law, federal ethics and standards of conduct etc.
You will serve as the administrative program manager for the Ethics Program, which includes monitoring activities related to Office of Government Ethics (OGE) 450/278 filers.
You will serve as the administrative program manager for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program managing the lifecycle of FOIA requests, communicating with requestors to confirm receipt of and clarify requests, and preparing draft responses.
You will perform comprehensive research of government policies, federal regulations, legal texts, case law, and state and federal statutes commensurate with the complexity of the problem or issue.
You will serve as the administrative program manager for the Privacy Program by managing the lifecycle of Privacy Act requests and preparing documents in connection with Privacy Act litigation.
You will conduct research and identify applicable federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and DON authorities pertaining to privacy, and interpret their application to Fleet Cyber Command’s Privacy Program.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
You must successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph with No Deception Indicated (NDI).
Qualifications Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by:
Experience in assisting or working in one or more of the following fields: national security, intelligence, cyber operations, administrative law, civilian personnel law, federal fiscal and acquisitions, federal ethics and standards of conduct, and/or federal compliance and oversight.
Experience researching government policies, federal regulations, case law, and state and federal statutes to assist with legal document preparation.
Experience administering and overseeing a federal compliance program such as intelligence oversight, FISMA, FISA, Privacy, and Ethics or similar programs.
Experience drafting various document types that address or resolve complex matters of law or policy based upon a thorough analysis of the facts and relevant authorities.
Experience with maintaining detailed records and documentation for the management of multiple programs to ensure meeting deadlines.
This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-0950-12.
Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3-year probationary period. Permanent and term employees currently serving in a probationary period in the competitive service or a probationary or trial period in the excepted service will complete the period as prescribed in their original conditions of employment in the new CES position if they transfer without a break in service or are promoted, demoted, or reassigned to a CES position.
This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.
The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, into cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.
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.
Benefits 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. Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our 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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