DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DHS Headquarters
Office of the General Counsel

Open & Closing dates
05/17/2021 to 05/16/2022

Location
Washington, DC

Summary
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Regulatory Affairs Division (RLD), and reports to the Associate General Counsel or Deputy Associate General Counsel. The primary purpose of this position is to support the management and development of the Department’s regulatory actions and by providing legal counsel on DHS and component regulatory matters.

Responsibilities
• Review DHS and component regulatory actions for compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Orders 12866 and 13563, and related statutes and Executive Orders.
• Ensure that DHS and component regulatory actions are consistent with Departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide written and oral advice to DHS senior leadership on legal issues regarding regulatory actions and initiatives. Etc…

Basic requirements
GS-13:

1. The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD); or
2. The second professional law degree (LL.M.) AND
3. Specialized professional legal experience in excess of two years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position or two years of judicial clerkship.

GS-14 or GS-15:

1. The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD); or
2. The second professional law degree (LL.M.) AND
3. Specialized professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual’s background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization.

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Agency contact info
Lori Pollacci
Phone
2023578668
Email
lori.pollacci@hq.dhs.gov