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Government Public Attorney / Litigation Attorney in Lees Summit, MO

U.S. Department Of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Apr 25,2017 Apr 24,2017 Location Lees Summit MO
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Government

Attorney

Government / Public Law

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$49,994.00 - $78,630.00

Min 1 yrs required

Profile

Government Information Specialist (FOIA/PA), GS-0306-09/11 Duties: The candidate will be receiving, analyzing and processing complex and sensitive Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests, ensuring compliance with FOIA/PA laws, regulations and policies. Independently reviewing and analyzing FOIA/PA requests to determine exactly what materials and documents are sought and what should be released. Researching, interpreting and analyzing legal issues, records policy and internal procedures and applying extensive knowledge of records systems, statutes and precedents to ascertain whether responsive records are complete and to make recommendations for agency action. Providing accurate and timely technical assistance regarding disclosure of FOIA/PA records using automated processing systems to redact records and prepare all necessary correspondence, notices and other documentation. Answering and responding in a comprehensive manner to FOIA/PA appeals inquiries, complaints and litigation.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: GS-09: Must possess 1 year of pqe, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Or

A Master's degree or 2 full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in any field or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-09 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours.

GS-11: Must possess 1 year of pqe, equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Or

A doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent degree) or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or L.L.M. if related for experience at the GS-11 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours.

Deadline: 4/28/2017.

Additional info

Job Announcement Number: CIS-1943399-NRC. Apply Online. No emails.

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