Total 100 Others level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in 0905 Columbia MD

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.

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.

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.

As a Business and Industry Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Perform complex business and industry program management regulatory functions.
• Plan and manage delivery of major, high-priority products and services which are central to agency objectives.
• Develop and implement new program strategies.
• Analyze business/industry policy questions and contribute to agency decisions, policy recommendations and positions.
• Represent the agency authoritatively to key government and business officials and organizations.

About the General Law Office

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) serves as the chief legal advisor to the Agency's senior management and program offices on Agency rules, permits, response actions, implementation actions, litigation and legislation. OGC lawyers also work with attorneys in the Department of Justice to represent the Agency in defensive litigation in the federal courts. OGC attorneys routinely engage in challenging issues, addressing complex, and often novel or cutting-edge legal issues. They also develop strong analytical, problem solving and communications skills while working closely with their program policy clients, other OGC colleagues, other agencies and outside stakeholder groups. OGC prides itself on its core values of excellence, community, work- life balance, integrity and respect.

The General Law Office is one of several law offices that comprise OGC and consists of four practice group areas- information management law, information access law, employment and labor law and information technology and intellectual property law (IPIT). Incumbent provides national legal advice on issues involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, data rights, and other forms of intellectual property to the EPA Office of Research and Development, the EPA laboratories, and other EPA program offices. The incumbent handles policy and regulatory issues presented under the Federal Technology Transfer Act and handles related administrative filings, judicial litigation, and Congressional initiatives, inquiries, and briefings.

As the Patent Attorney in this position, you will:

• Serve as the legal authority on EPA's patents and ensure that legal position/rights of the Agency, inventors, and contractors are clearly defined and protected; this includes working with the US Patent and Trademark Office to ensure patents are properly maintained and prosecuted and consulting with scientists, laboratory directors, and contractors regarding potential patent awards.
• Participate in preparation and presentation of cases before the Patent Trial Appeal Board (PTAB) and coordinate with and support the Department of Justice in litigation of patent claims brought in federal court; Counsel Agency clients on matters related to the Agency's Federal Technology Transfer Program and review technology transfer agreements such as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) and license agreements.
• Advise on other intellectual property matters as and interpret intellectual property provisions in various Agency agreements.
• Work under the general supervision of the Associate General Counsel and Deputy Associate General Counsel, and as appropriate, under the guidance of one or more practice group managers.
• Work closely alongside others with different viewpoints and social identities from your own (including race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and genetic information).
• If you are selected, you will be expected to report to work as soon as practical but no later than thirty (30) days from the date you receive a final job offer. Extension of this reporting requirement may be granted only under extraordinary circumstances.

As a Personnel Security Specialist you will provide a wide range of security support services across the entire Domestic and International security division in the areas of information, personnel, physical, and communications security. The Personnel Security Specialist:

• Reviewing and processing documents for background investigations.
• Reviewing security packages and identifying if all required background investigation documents have been submitted.
• Reviewing the status of investigations and updating into a personnel security database; Accessing and Initiating background investigations within an electronic system.
• Sponsoring individuals for fingerprinting through the use of an electronic system.
• Maintaining current background investigation records and security clearance files.
• Maintaining office files to verify personnel security clearances, investigations and security documents in accordance with agency policies and regulation; experience with adjudications to determine the fitness and suitability of candidates.
• Processing Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards in compliance with HSPD-12 standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

As a Personnel Security Specialist you will provide a wide range of security support services across the entire Domestic and International security division in the areas of information, personnel, physical, and communications security. The Personnel Security Specialist:

• Reviewing and processing documents for background investigations.
• Reviewing security packages and identifying if all required background investigation documents have been submitted.
• Reviewing the status of investigations and updating into a personnel security database; Accessing and Initiating background investigations within an electronic system.
• Sponsoring individuals for fingerprinting through the use of an electronic system.
• Maintaining current background investigation records and security clearance files.
• Maintaining office files to verify personnel security clearances, investigations and security documents in accordance with agency policies and regulation; experience with adjudications to determine the fitness and suitability of candidates.
• Processing Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards in compliance with HSPD-12 standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is located in the Intelligence Analysis Division, Intelligence Services Bureau, Protective and Intelligence Operations, United States Capitol Police. Provides assistance and/or performs work to facilitate actions for major segments of complex intelligence, investigative and analytical activities for a broad geographical area. Gathers sensitive evidence and intelligence information that aids and enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the United States Capitol Police (USCP) protective security programs and services.

Plans, collects, and analyzes intelligence information from unclassified and classified sources while staying attentive to emerging intelligence sources and trends. Manages the collection of publicly available information in a given geographic region or a specific subject area to meet mission needs using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) including mass media, the internet specialized journals, studies, conference proceedings, geospatial information and more. Provides support and assistance and/or evaluates and interprets incoming intelligence reports and other information vital to the success of the USCP protective and security programs.
Develops and maintains specialized databases, files, and records according to assignment.

Provides administrative support and/or performs comprehensive reviews, evaluations and manages complex intelligence information databases. Provides assistance and/or prepares special security reports and documents on a routine, continual basis.

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 position serves as the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer (DCHCO) for Strategy and Services, Office of Human Capital (OHC), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security. This position is located within OHC under the ICE Management and Administration Directorate and serves as a key representative regarding human resources (HR) matters. As the DCHCO for Strategy and Services, you will be responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the following programs:

• The Employee and Labor Relations Unit (ELRU) administers statutes, laws, and regulations governing conduct, discipline, performance, and labor matters. ELRU provides guidance and advice to managers throughout ICE with the goal of maintaining employer-employee relationships that support productivity, motivation, and positive employee morale. ELRU administers the agency's Collective Bargaining Agreement, represents the Agency in labor negotiations, and provides high-quality advice and guidance to senior leaders, managers, and supervisors to make effective decisions to advance organizational change. In addition, ELRU serves as advisors to management on disciplinary matters for all ICE personnel and assists ICE managers as they go through the disciplinary process to resolve issues and to improve the ICE work environment. ELRU also administers the Agency's performance management system and awards program and advises supervisors on addressing performance-related matters.
• The Medical Affairs Unit (MAU) provides medical consultation with ICE management and staff on Family and Medical Leave Act medical qualification requests, pre-employment medical qualification reviews, reasonable accommodation medical qualifications, hardship transfer request medical qualifications, medical fitness for duty evaluations. In addition, MAU manages ICE's Medical review Board, Office of Workers Compensation Claims, and Drug Free Workplace Program.
• The Employee Resilience Unit (ERU) administers programs that identify personal and community strengths, provide valuable resources to prepare for the challenges ahead, and offer assistance and support to all ICE employees and their family members in times of personal need or following critical or traumatic incidents. These programs include ICE's Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program, and Chaplaincy Program, as well as a variety of programs and services that promote a healthy work-life balance.
• The Executive Services Unit (ESU) provides advisory, technical, and operational services pertaining to the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level employees, Presidential Appointees, and Schedule C employees. ESU provides technical advice, guidance and support to the ICE Executive Resources Board and SES Performance Review Board; oversees the development of Qualifications Review Board documentation for SES position selections for referral to the Department of Homeland Security and Office of Personnel Management; and manages ICE's executive resources and senior executive and senior level pay-for-performance systems.
• The Strategic Initiatives Unit (SIU) improves organizational performance by better aligning workers with the work they do. Using systematic and scientific processes, SIU engages in workforce planning activities to identify employee capabilities needed; creates and maintains personnel selection assessment programs to hire and promote employees with those capabilities; and supports employee engagement initiatives to enhance employee's connection and commitment to ICE's mission.

As a Audiovisual Production Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Use in-house audiovisual (AV) production equipment for internal and external communication products, including operations, lighting, directing on-screen talent, and other
• Coordinate and schedule the logistics for projects, production elements, and final product deliveries;
• Develop, or aid in developing, informational, educational, or other materials appropriate for video, AV, or web-based formats;
• Draft concept, or assist in the development of a concept, for a submitted project. Work with end-users aiding and guidance in the development of the project;
• Draft a script and develops a storyboard appropriate to the production. Develop budget estimates and specifications required by the project for successful completion; and
• Provide or assist in providing organization and scheduling of the productions, ensures the adherence to developed schedules, screens prospective talent and plans for the shoot requirements and location(s).

As a Foreign Affairs Specialist:

1. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the review and analysis of proposed U.S. exports related to direct or indirect assistance to engage or participate in the production of special nuclear material to ensure consistency with U.S. laws, regulations (10 CFR Part 810), policies, and objectives. In implementing this responsibility, the incumbent will interact with other U.S. departments and agencies, multilateral organizations, and foreign governments concerning effective means to implement governmental regulations and requirements; and manage national laboratory activities that support primary and related duties. Additionally, the incumbent may be tasked with supporting other Nonproliferation and Arms Control and Office of Nonproliferation Policy duties, as assigned.
2. The incumbent's anticipated work scope is significant and includes managing time intensive reviews and, in many cases, statutorily required engagement with industry, the interagency, Congress, and high-level DOE/NNSA officials up to and including the Secretary of Energy. This work requires quick but careful and error-free turnaround of these packages. The work can be of a highly variable nature as each request has its own specific requirements, and an understanding of evolving policy requirements as well as the legal foundation of the work is essential to its success.
3. This position also requires sound knowledge of interagency processes and relevant positions, as the work typically cuts across NNSA and the interagency. The incumbent will develop Congressional reports and prepare responses to Congressional and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, when necessary.
4. The incumbent will be expected to exercise appropriate judgment in supporting the review and implementation of existing precedents, legislation, and broad agency policy statements to develop new or improved approaches to advancing NPAC programs and priorities, and to apply these skills in ensuring effective programmatic and budgetary metrics are met on a timely and regular basis.
5. Additionally, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to the DNN annual fiscal budget building process by providing strategic insights and experience to ensure that budgetary requirements are reconciled with DNN and NPAC strategic objectives.

As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will:

• Provide technical oversight and direction, act as a principal contributor, or organize and accomplish program segments and/or team projects.
• Anticipate, investigate, evaluate, and resolve problems and conditions affecting quality, scheduling, budgeting, or progress.
• Analyze, evaluate, confer on, and coordinate engineering, design, and construction work performed by other engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Coordinate and oversee engineering and scientific aspects of operations related projects and/or program segments.
• Evaluate, oversee, direct, or advise contracted work to ensure quality and compliance with plans, designs, and specifications.
• Formulate, execute, advise on, explain recommendations or solutions that modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques and resolve complex scientific or engineering problems.

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.