Attorney - Advisor (Labor)

Summary

The mission of FLETC is to train and support the training of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers and international partners that enforce laws, treaties, and regulations within the United States and abroad. We are an inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our nation's most pressing security challenges.

An incentive may be authorized. See additional information.

Overview

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Open & closing dates 09 / 30 / 2025 to 10 / 10 / 2025

Salary : $105,383 to $161,889 per year

Pay scale & grade : GS 13 – 14

Locations : 1 vacancy in the following locations : Glynco, GA; Cheltenham, MD; Artesia, NM; Charleston, SC

Remote job : No

Telework eligible : Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required : Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed : No

Appointment type : Permanent

Work schedule : Full-time

Service : Excepted

Promotion potential : 14

Job family (Series) : 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status : No

Security clearance : Secret

Drug test : No

Position sensitivity and risk : Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS) / Moderate Risk

National security : Yes

Financial disclosure : Yes

Bargaining unit status : No

Announcement number : FLETC-DO-25-12802470

Control number : 846905400

Duties

As an Attorney – Advisor (Labor), GS-0905-13 / 14, your typical work assignments may include :

• Advising clients at the Assistant Director (AD) level and responding directly to the ADs / DADs and their staffs with immediate assistance.
• Recognizing issues with national and / or international importance and providing relevant information directly to the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, the ADs and / or other senior staff.
• Providing written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, regulations or decisions in the application of the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, legislation, or policies to programs conducted or assisted by DHS components, and to DHS policies.
• Serving as an attorney on the staff of the Deputy Chief Counsel to provide legal advice concerning labor and employment law.
• Developing legally sound approaches regarding sensitive matters, such as privacy and civil rights and liberties of the staff, and delicate personnel and other matters.
• Serving as attorney on the staff of the Deputy Chief Counsel to provide legal advice concerning all aspects of the labor management relations program; representing the agency in arbitrations and hearings in administrative appeals before EEOC, MSPB, FLRA, and FSIP.
• Providing assistance to Department of Justice attorneys representing the agency in employment and labor law actions.
• Providing legal review and advice about employee and student conduct standards, investigations of misconduct, proposed disciplinary actions, and investigations of equal employment discrimination complaints.
• Providing advice and training in the legal aspects of personnel, employment and labor law, postemployment conflicts of interest, third party administrative proceedings, equal employment opportunity law, and federal sector labor management relations law.
• Providing assistance to Department of Justice attorneys representing the agency in tort, environmental, and real property actions.
• Providing legal review and advice concerning employee compliance with federal standards of conduct and administering the agency's training on federal standards of conduct.
• Serving as legal consultant to the highest levels of FLETC management, recommending approaches to legal issues where precedents and prior interpretations must be innovatively adapted.
• Developing, or overseeing the development of, legal positions, legislative proposals, regulatory documents, policies and operations that involve significantly broadening or restricting agency activities affecting the agency's security posture and the public interest, and recommending legal approaches regarding novel issues where the importance of the action / position as precedent is highly significant.

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Conditions of employment

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date. Selective placement factor (screen-out) : active member of a state bar in good standing in a U.S. state, DC, or Puerto Rico and in good standing in every jurisdiction licensed. Provide bar memberships.

Basic Educational Requirements : All applicants must possess one of the following law degrees : JD / LL.B or LL.M. Provide transcripts.

To qualify at the GS-14 level : at least three years of specialized professional legal experience (one year at GS-13 or higher) with substantial legal writing and analysis; experience representing an agency in complex labor and employment matters including collective bargaining and advising on employee litigation.

Time-in-Grade : 52 weeks at GS-13 level for current / former federal employees.

To qualify at the GS-13 level : either two years of specialized professional legal experience (one year at GS-12 or higher) or two years of judicial clerkship. Time-in-Grade : 52 weeks at GS-12 level.

This position may be filled at GS-13 or GS-14. If filled at GS-13, promotion to GS-14 may occur without further competition.

Experience includes paid and unpaid, including volunteer work. Current or former political appointees : disclose information as required.

Education

Law degree from ABA-accredited school is required. Submit law school and college transcripts (unofficial acceptable initially). If using foreign education, submit Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcripts. Education must be from ABA-accredited institutions.

Additional information

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. The DHS encourages persons with disabilities to apply. If you are a current or former Federal employee, provide SF-50 as applicable. A conditional offer requires completing OF 306 and truthful certification. Background investigation for Secret clearance required.

This is a permanent appointment in the excepted service with a two-year trial period. This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the Constitution.

Benefits

Federal benefits include a comprehensive package. An incentive may be authorized. See additional information for details.

Review of benefits and eligibility depends on position type and schedule.

Required documents

Required Documents

If you are relying on education to meet qualifications, provide transcripts from ABA-accredited schools. Incomplete documentation may affect eligibility or rating.

How to apply

To apply online, create or use a USAJOBS account and follow prompts. Include a completed questionnaire, resume, and supporting documents. All materials must be in English. If online submission is not possible, contact the agency for alternate options. Applications and documents will not be accepted by mail or email. Submit all materials by the closing deadline. Verify that your information is received and accurate.

Agency contact : Raquel Perez, (912)267-2220, raquel.perez@fletc.dhs.gov

Next steps

We will assess applications, refer qualified candidates, and conduct interviews as appropriate. You will receive email notifications and status updates via USAJOBS. A job offer is expected within weeks after the deadline, pending suitability and security checks. DHS uses e-Verify for employment eligibility.

Fair and transparent hiring guidance includes information on criminal history inquiries, EEO, financial suitability, privacy, and other policies.

Additional notes

Application windows, veteran's preference details, and other policies apply as described in the vacancy announcement.

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