[blindlaw] Job Openings: General Attorney (Civil Rights), GS-905-9, 11, 12 (full potential 13) - Open: March 10-24, 2014

[Nightingale, Noel]

The Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is hiring multiple (16) General Attorneys (Civil Rights) throughout the United States.  The duty locations are listed in the job announcement highlights below and corresponding hyperlink to the job vacancy announcement.

Job Title: General Attorney (Civil Rights), GS-905-9, 11, 12
Department: Department Of Education
Agency: Office for Civil Rights
Job Announcement Number:OCR-HQ-2014-0010
SALARY RANGE:

$52,146.00 to $98,022.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Monday, March 10, 2014 to Monday, March 24, 2014

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0905-09/12

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13

DUTY LOCATIONS:


16 vacancies in the following location(s):

San Francisco, CA View Map<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/363800600>
Denver, CO View Map<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/363800600>
Washington DC, DC View Map<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/363800600>
Atlanta, GA View Map<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/363800600>
Chicago, IL View Map<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/363800600>
More Locations<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/MoreLocations>  (5)

WHO MAY APPLY:

This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.

ONE OR MORE VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED THROUGH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

The salary shown in this announcement is for the Washington, DC location. The salaries for the other duty locations will be different. You can view salaries for the other locations at www.opm.gov<http://www.opm.gov/>

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Other

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:
About the Agency <https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/edu/vacancy/preview.hms?orgId=1&jnum=61514>
You will have the responsibility for participating on a civil rights compliance and enforcement team that supports the mission of the Department of Education's and the Office for Civil Rights' (OCR) Strategic Plans. This position is located in a regional civil rights office. OCR operates under the jurisdiction of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act of 2002, and their implementing regulations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
*         You must be a U.S. Citizen.
*         Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.
*         Must complete a one-year trial period.
*         Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
*         This position requires some travel.
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DUTIES:
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As a General Attorney, you will participate in all aspects of complaint investigations including on-site investigations, analyzing factual issues, collecting data, and interviewing witnesses and others who may have bearing on a case. Serves as a legal and policy advisor to team members on complex factual and legal issues related to the investigation, negotiation, resolution of complaints and compliance reviews and the acceptance and monitoring of resolution agreements. Assists in the conduct of enforcement actions through judicial or administrative litigation. Conducts legal research and analysis of state statutes and state agency regulations, policies and guidelines where conflicts may exist between state and federal law. Develops and recommends alternative approaches, amendatory language or new provisions for the implementation of state statues, state agency regulations, policies and guidelines to resolve potential or actual conflicts with laws and regulations which OCR enforces. Represents the Department and OCR in negotiating cases. Prepares or assists in the preparation of legal determinations of OCR's jurisdictions over cases. In reviewing cases prior to findings of noncompliance and in recommending cases for enforcement action, works with applicable statutes, regulations and case law; makes initial assessment of the legal sufficiency of a case; determines the validity of any alleged violations; and ensures consistency with established legal standards, policies, and procedures. Develops investigative reports, complaint resolution letters and negotiated settlements. Analyzes strengths and weaknesses of proposed findings based on the evidence gathered, legal research, applicable legal statutes, regulations and guidelines to determine whether the compliance determination is legally supportable. Where compliance is sought through a referral to the Department of Justice for the initiation of court litigation, participates in the development of the Agency's legal position, formulates supporting legal theories, prepares evidentiary materials and witnesses. Studies and reviews the regulations, policies and procedures of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other Federal civil rights enforcement agencies to gain the necessary background knowledge. Assists in the development of technical assistance materials and reviews such materials to ensure conformity with established legal and policy standards. Conducts legal research and advises on complex issues arising from request for information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.