Total 44 legal public security job vacancies in ckt washington dc 4con

• Evaluates all work orders concerning security programs for all activities within the building.
• Determine security weaknesses both in regulatory and principle.
• Conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposed work plans.
• Prepare Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) damage survey reports, including photos, estimates, sketches, measurements, invoices and similar documents.

Press Content Development

• Interviews stakeholders to gain insight and background for story development for the purpose of drafting press releases, advisories, or story pitches to garner press coverage.
• Coordinates and shares this information with others to facilitate accomplishment of these tasks. Distill complex ideas, data, and research such as, but not limited to, research gathered by our data team or taken from AmeriCorps grantees in several programs into compelling content.
• Content may include language for the website or for media materials like press releases or advisories. This content is typically posted on the AmeriCorps website or on social media platforms like LinkedIn.
• Drafts and verifies long and short-form content in a fast-paced environment, including national service and volunteerism think pieces, Op-Eds, blog posts, recruitment collateral, web content, emails, and social media.
• Writes, proofs, and edits content to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with brand platform, AP Style, and Agency style guide.
• Writes talking points, FAQs, and other background communications for Agency principals in support of media and external outreach.
• Serves as an editor for Agency departments for external communications, emails, blogs, social media, and other content as requested.
• Tracks and updates editorial calendar.

• Identifies and tracks story ideas by program and key demographic attributes for potential future use.
• Monitors and reviews media coverage and public engagement events to amplify AmeriCorps in the news.

• Assists in preparing briefing memos for senior leader interviews.
• Adeptly manages a busy workload and competing deadlines.
• Provides excellent customer service and responsiveness to colleagues across the agency to receive information to help inform press releases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides emergency medical dispatching (EMD) assistance to callers with medical emergencies using the local authority's emergency medical dispatch system.
• Provides assistance to medical, police and fire personnel by acting as liaison between department personnel and other agencies.
• Identifies the determinant and level of response and provides this and any additional information to the responding units.
• Prepares and disseminates shift schedules to include coordinating internal changes in shift duties to provide for non-incapacitating occurrences.
• Transfers caller to proper agency as determined or dispatches a variety of emergency equipment to include police, fire, ambulance, Med-Evac, rescue or hazardous materials units.
• Operates the Severe Weather warning system for the installation when required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

Press Content Development

• Writes, publishes, reviews, and measures the success of press releases on AmeriCorps.gov (Drupal), advisories, social media, and other relevant materials, aligning plans with agency goals and objectives as directed by the Press Secretary.
• Writes briefing memos for senior leaders for upcoming interviews. Contributes to the strategic development and production of media materials.
• Provides CEO and senior leadership with regular updates on press activity, press production, crisis response, and CEO social media.
• Organizes the press editorial calendar.
• Consults with managers and specialists in the Office of Communications and Marketing to provide media expertise, strategic direction and approaches, and assistance with other mission-related tasks.
• Stays abreast of the latest trends for effective media relations and communication to targeted audiences, focusing on strategies to increase visibility for the work supported by AmeriCorps.

• Manages day-to-day press and media outreach to cultivate and sustain partnerships, including managing the press inbox, responding to inquiries, and scheduling and staffing leaders for interviews.
• Coordinates media and public affairs requests, including interviews and filming inquiries.
• Monitors and reviews all media coverage and public engagement events which includes occasional weekend and evening support for senior leadership when there are interviews, media events or press conferences.
• Cultivates relationships with media representatives, bookers, and outlets, proactively seeking out new media partnership opportunities.
• Strategically pitches agency or program-specific stories to TV, radio, print news outlets and journalists that result in media coverage. Implements policies and procedures outlined by the Press Secretary for media relations activities, including maintaining current media contact lists in agency CRM and media monitoring tool (Meltwater).
• Supports the Press Secretary in managing the public face of AmeriCorps, ensuring that the agency brand is represented consistently and correctly across all media outlets.
• Serves as on-the-record spokesperson for the agency in the absence of the Press Secretary. Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a developmental position. The responsibilities described below are for the GS-13 grade level. As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex in preparation to fully perform the duties at the next grade level.

As a Public Affairs Specialist GS-13 with the Office of Public Affairs, duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates agency media events including news conferences and briefings, conference call interviews, photo sessions and other events involving the media.
• Keeps agency executives apprised of key issues, messaging and concerns regarding agency activities and press coverage.
• Plans, develops, and writes news releases, articles, op-eds, blogs, letters-to-the-editor, and other messages for the Secretary and other Departmental officials, publications, scripts for audiovisual products and other communication materials addressing DOL's policies, programs or issues.
• Serves as agency media spokesperson. Provides expert-level support in articulating the agency's message, philosophy, and position on program issues and agency activities; handles highly complex, controversial, and sensitive issues.
• Establishes and maintains highly effective working relationships with representatives of the print and electronic media; various private sector groups, some of whom are indifferent or opposed to DOL programs or requirements; other Federal, State, and local government offices, and other Departmental personnel.
• Researches, plans, and writes public affairs materials addressing the Department's policies, programs and significant issues to groups or individuals that may react negatively to DOL actions.

This is a developmental position to the GS-14. The responsibilities described below are for the GS-13 grade level. As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex in preparation to fully perform the duties at the next grade level.

As a Public Affairs Specialist GS-13 with the Office of Public Affairs, duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates agency media events including news conferences and briefings, conference call interviews, photo sessions and other events involving the media.
• Keeps agency executives apprised of key issues, messaging and concerns regarding agency activities and press coverage.
• Plans, develops, and writes news releases, articles, op-eds, blogs, letters-to-the-editor, and other messages for the Secretary and other Departmental officials, publications, scripts for audiovisual products and other communication materials addressing DOL's policies, programs or issues.
• Serves as agency media spokesperson. Provides expert-level support in articulating the agency's message, philosophy, and position on program issues and agency activities; handles highly complex, controversial, and sensitive issues.
• Establishes and maintains highly effective working relationships with representatives of the print and electronic media; various private sector groups, some of whom are indifferent or opposed to DOL programs or requirements; other Federal, State, and local government offices, and other Departmental personnel.
• Researches, plans, and writes public affairs materials addressing the Department's policies, programs and significant issues to groups or individuals that may react negatively to DOL actions.

• Provides emergency medical dispatching (EMD) assistance to callers with medical emergencies using the local authority's emergency medical dispatch system.
• Provides assistance to medical, police and fire personnel by acting as liaison between department personnel and other agencies.
• Identifies the determinant and level of response and provides this and any additional information to the responding units.
• Prepares and disseminates shift schedules to include coordinating internal changes in shift duties to provide for non-incapacitating occurrences.
• Transfers caller to proper agency as determined or dispatches a variety of emergency equipment to include police, fire, ambulance, Med-Evac, rescue or hazardous materials units.
• Operates the Severe Weather warning system for the installation when required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

The successful selectee will perform the following duties:

• Conducting inventories on classified material for accountability.
• Controlling documents containing personal or sensitive information to ensure proper protection and accountability.
• Generating security related statistical reports by manipulating information within an automated database.
• Establishing and maintaining files to collect information related to sensitive information.

Selected applicant(s) will advise clients at the Department and program level, both in writing and orally, on a wide variety of legal matters, including:

• Real property transactions, including acquisition, management, use and disposal of real property and related matters;
• Energy conservation, including energy savings performance contracts and other
  conservation measures;
• Environmental management and compliance, including advice and counsel regarding the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and guidance regarding permitting actions and other regulatory requirements.

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Portfolio Management) you will:

• Serves as Portfolio and Program Manager for assigned initiatives managed in the Project Management Office applying analytical processes to the planning, design, and implementation of strategies and frameworks that enhance the execution of capital projects.
• Serves as liaison for internal and external stakeholders (such as project managers, operational teams, and contractors) requiring access to project execution data.
• Identifies and coordinates the resolution of execution issues, including topics such as resource allocation, materials availability, and contractor performance.
• Serves as a subject matter/functional expert and technical lead in the formulation of strategy and operational requirements for the successful execution of projects.

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Personnel Security Division (PSD). You will serve as a technical expert in the personnel security field.

This position starts at a salary of $103,409.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $134,435.00 (GS-13, Step 10)

Duties:

• Making determinations to grant or deny authorizations based on the information provided, including, but not limited to, the type/level of investigation required
• Rendering adjudicative determinations on the subject's suitability or fitness for employment
• Conducting compliance activities/inspections of contact investigative service providers, and rendering a determination to grant/deny CBP credentials.
• Creating and/or documenting all actions within designated systems of records needed for pre-investigation, creating a detailed summary of information which supports the adjudicative determination, and producing a written review of quality assurance reviews thoroughly noting any specific deficiencies
• Providing internal adjudicative training to new employees and technical guidance to others on a specific project, task, or procedure
  

Duties include but not limited to:

• Conducts security and suitability adjudications related to background investigations.
• Reviews completed suitability investigations with the purpose of providing recommendations on pre-employment and continued employment considerations.
• Determines the impact of potential adverse or derogatory information; exercises personal judgement and discretion to evaluate the nature of information received and recommends or takes appropriate action.
• Implements the policies and procedures for the Personnel Security Program.
• Provides authoritative information and assistance by administering programs for continuous evaluation of personnel; developing guidelines, procedures, and other materials for use by operating officials.
• Recommends or takes action on cases where the facts are not completely ascertained, or where there is contradictory evidence or incomplete, inconclusive or controversial material.
• Draft and issue Proposed Action Letters (PALs) to applicants and appointees whose investigative results contain actionable suitability information.
• Obtains and adjudicates investigations conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other certified investigative agencies of agency personnel.
• Processes and oversees the submission of higher-level investigations to the VA-Adjudication Center (VA-AC).

• Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
• Train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects, and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
• Report to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
• Resolve simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official.
• Performs related duties as required.

As a Physical Security Specialist, you will:

• Serve as a source of authoritative information and guidance on physical security for all BPA organizational elements.
• Participate in the development of a BPA-wide physical security and compliance management strategy.
• Develop and document BPA physical security policies, plans, procedures, and enforcement provisions.
• Initiate, plan, and lead projects to investigate and analyze a variety of complex physical security problems, questions, or conditions.
• Manage an armed security services contract which aligns with state requirements as well as DHS and DOE requirements.
• Represent Physical Security, Security and Continuity of Operations, the office of BPA's Chief Administrator, and the BPA as a subject matter expert for the overall Security and Continuity of Operations program.
• Respond to incidents involving unauthorized access to and misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss of equipment, facilities, and materials.
• Lead the development of a BPA-wide physical security awareness and training program.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is responsible for providing federal leadership and assistance in support of state and local criminal justice strategies to achieve safe communities, and its Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) program provides death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders, and disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty. The incumbent in this position provides legal advice to all BJA personnel as to all questions of law arising from the processing or adjudication of any claim under the PSOB Program, ensuring that such processing and adjudication is discharged in compliance with law, after due diligence and inquiry, and without fraud, waste, or abuse.

PSOB Act Analysis, Advice and Guidance

Addresses complex legal issues while providing counsel to the BJA Director and the PSOB Program. Prepares administrative decisions, reports, legal briefs, opinions, and other documents related to PSOB legal matters. Participates in the drafting of legislation and regulations. Provides legal guidance to support the program's policies and procedures.

Reviews proposed legislation and regulations to assess their impact on the PSOB program and drafts memoranda and guidance accordingly. Makes recommendations based on feedback from the PSOB Program and assesses the legal implications of the proposed legislation. Suggests alternative language, as appropriate.

Coordinates the work of the PSOB's Legal Counsel's Office, and establishes clear project goals, systems, and methodologies to enhance the legal review process, case tracking, communications with the PSOB Office, work assignments, and timely case processing. Develops policies and procedures to streamline legal reviews, reduce backlogs, and improve the timeliness of claim determinations.

Provides updates to national public safety organizations and survivor groups about laws and regulations. In keeping with OJP procedures, assists the BJA and PSOB Director in responding to congressional and media inquiries regarding the Program.

Provides information and guidance to the OJP Office of the Chief Financial Officer on PSOB Program legal matter-related submissions for the President's budget, including Office of Management and Budget data-call submissions and DOJ spend plans.

PSOB Claims Review

Reviews claims filed under the PSOB Act and provides well-reasoned and thorough legal advice.as to legal sufficiency of determinations. Provides advice, support, assistance, and direction to all BJA personnel in evaluating what evidence or information may be necessary, desirable, or relevant to such processing or adjudication, and in obtaining such evidence or information, including from state, local, and federal agencies, as well as private parties, and including, as appropriate, through the use of administrative subpoenas. Ensures that the language of claim determinations is legally sufficient in articulating legal and factual grounds of the decision.

Oversees and manages the process initial level legal review of claims, provides legal guidance to independent hearing officer reviews of claims, and drafts of final agency determinations of claims. Trains legal personnel assigned to the program. Performs legal research in connection with issues that arise in particular claims and advises on relevant federal laws and regulations, DOJ rules and policies, and other laws that may be implicated by claims.

Supervision

Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the PSOB Legal Counsel's Office. Assigns, reviews, and supervises work of legal staff, provides guidance and training, manages staff performance, recruits and recommends action regarding hiring, and addresses personnel issues. Develops work plans, sets performance goals, and ensures team objectives are met in alignment with organizational priorities. Formally evaluates employee performance and resolves informal complaints and grievances. Fosters a collaborative work environment, encourages professional development, and maintains high standards of productivity and quality.

Ensures a continuing affirmative application of equal opportunity policies in: merit promotion of employees; recruitment and hiring; fair treatment of employees; encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; career development of employees; and full use of staff skills.

Supports an environment that ensures successful translation and fidelity of guidance and program models, provides expertise to other staff members in resolving questions related to program requirements. Ensures that the staff maintains substantive expertise and knowledge of ongoing developments in practice, policy, current research and evidence-based practices in the field to ensure that legal advice is based in current knowledge and needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.