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Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Attorney-Advisor (Civil Rights), GS-0905-13/14/15

Announcement Number:	JP-14-036	Application Deadline:	04/09/2014
Locations:	WASHINGTON / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	Open Date:	03/26/2014
Salary Range:	Min: 89924.0 - Max: 157100.0	Location Notes:	.
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	15
Number of Vacancies:	3	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice is responsible for ensuring that recipients of federal financial assistance from OJP, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) comply with civil rights laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in the delivery of services or benefits, or in their employment practices.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice is responsible for ensuring that recipients of federal financial assistance from OJP, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) comply with civil rights laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in the delivery of services or benefits, or in their employment practices.

Notes:

A cover letter, detailed resume and a writing sample of between five and ten pages is required to be submitted with your on-line application.

Proof of BAR membership in good standing must be submitted with your application / resume.

ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION should be submitted with your Avue application. If you have difficulty with the application or require assistance attaching documentation, please contact Avue through the 'Live Chat' or by eMail to: JoeAvue@avuetech.com

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur within 90 days of the closing date.
A cover letter, detailed resume and a writing sample of between five and ten pages is required to be submitted with your on-line application. Proof of BAR membership in good standing must be submitted with your application / resume. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION should be submitted with your Avue application. If you have difficulty with the application or require assistance attaching documentation, please contact Avue through the 'Live Chat' or by eMail to: JoeAvue@avuetech.com This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur within 90 days of the closing date.

Duties:

Reviews proposed legislation, regulations, and policies on civil rights law matters. Prepares written documents including memoranda, reports, advisory opinions, and implementation recommendations. Addresses civil rights law issues including discrimination affiliated with age, disability, education, employment, equal protection, ethnic group, gender, housing, national origin, public accommodations, race, religion, sexual orientation, or speech.
Reviews proposed legislation, regulations, and policies on civil rights law matters. Prepares written documents including memoranda, reports, advisory opinions, and implementation recommendations. Addresses civil rights law issues including discrimination affiliated with age, disability, education, employment, equal protection, ethnic group, gender, housing, national origin, public accommodations, race, religion, sexual orientation, or speech.
Provides professional legal advice on civil rights law and related services to a range of individuals within DOJ, in other federal agencies, or in private industry. Conducts compliance reviews and complaint investigations, and provides legal analysis and recommendations related to enforcement of civil rights laws.
Provides professional legal advice on civil rights law and related services to a range of individuals within DOJ, in other federal agencies, or in private industry. Conducts compliance reviews and complaint investigations, and provides legal analysis and recommendations related to enforcement of civil rights laws.
Serves as an organizational or agency representative for discussions regarding civil rights law. Addresses civil rights law issues including discrimination affiliated with age, disability, education, employment, equal protection, ethnic group, gender, national origin, public accommodations, race, religion, sexual orientation, or speech.

Maintains liaison with individuals in DOJ OJP, in other federal agencies, in state and local governments, and in private industry. May provide liaison services to Congress.
Serves as an organizational or agency representative for discussions regarding civil rights law. Addresses civil rights law issues including discrimination affiliated with age, disability, education, employment, equal protection, ethnic group, gender, national origin, public accommodations, race, religion, sexual orientation, or speech. Maintains liaison with individuals in DOJ OJP, in other federal agencies, in state and local governments, and in private industry. May provide liaison services to Congress.