U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624
About the Position: Incumbent will serve as the office coordinator for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), electronic discovery and other legal matters with special emphasis on training office personnel on establishing and managing SharePoint and similar collaborative filing systems.Duties
Tracks all FOIA requests through the FOIA Case Tracking System (FACTS), ensuring timely input of appropriate information relating to each request.Researches legal precedents, points of law, statutory authorities, and regulations pertaining to FOIA.Coordinates with Public Affairs Office as needed for the release of information to media representatives.Tracks matters in the Matter Tracking System (MTS).Keeps statistics for annual reporting and tracks the collection of FOIA fees.Develops and implements procedures for the automated management of Office of Counsel workload and automated reporting to higher authorities.Salary
$86,962 - $113,047/yearConditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Qualifications
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Reviewing and analyzing requests for documents; coordinating with requestors; identifying potential custodians and other sources for requested documents; collecting, independently reviewing, and making release decisions on large and complex volumes of documents consistent with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act of 1974, Federal Rules of Evidence, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and other laws and regulations concerning the release of records. 2) Preparing legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and briefs to include fact gathering, researching, and analyzing issues related to various areas of law such as FOIA, torts, contracts, environmental or labor and employment. 3) Experience with using standard office software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, email), legal research resources such as Westlaw and Lexis, electronic litigation software, matter tracking databases, or similar programs utilized by legal offices. 4) Assisting in the management of an office of legal or other professionals such as providing training on software applications used by the office, determining IT support and providing information in support of budget requests based on anticipated levels of and changes to workload and staffing levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).Evaluation Criteria:
Administration and ManagementAdministrative LawAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkTechnical CompetenceTime in Grade Requirement:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).Education
Note: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Other Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.One year trial/probationary period may be required.Direct deposit of pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.This is a(n) 56 Career Field position.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.The following special programs/incentives
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be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:- Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS)- Relocation (offered to current Federal employees only)Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment.For additional information see: What to include in your resume.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/04/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, click
Apply
to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.Follow the prompts to
select your resume and/or other supporting documents
to be included with your application package.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and
click to continue with the application process .You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Tracks all FOIA requests through the FOIA Case Tracking System (FACTS), ensuring timely input of appropriate information relating to each request.Researches legal precedents, points of law, statutory authorities, and regulations pertaining to FOIA.Coordinates with Public Affairs Office as needed for the release of information to media representatives.Tracks matters in the Matter Tracking System (MTS).Keeps statistics for annual reporting and tracks the collection of FOIA fees.Develops and implements procedures for the automated management of Office of Counsel workload and automated reporting to higher authorities.Salary
$86,962 - $113,047/yearConditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Qualifications
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Reviewing and analyzing requests for documents; coordinating with requestors; identifying potential custodians and other sources for requested documents; collecting, independently reviewing, and making release decisions on large and complex volumes of documents consistent with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act of 1974, Federal Rules of Evidence, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and other laws and regulations concerning the release of records. 2) Preparing legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and briefs to include fact gathering, researching, and analyzing issues related to various areas of law such as FOIA, torts, contracts, environmental or labor and employment. 3) Experience with using standard office software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, email), legal research resources such as Westlaw and Lexis, electronic litigation software, matter tracking databases, or similar programs utilized by legal offices. 4) Assisting in the management of an office of legal or other professionals such as providing training on software applications used by the office, determining IT support and providing information in support of budget requests based on anticipated levels of and changes to workload and staffing levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).Evaluation Criteria:
Administration and ManagementAdministrative LawAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkTechnical CompetenceTime in Grade Requirement:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).Education
Note: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Other Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.One year trial/probationary period may be required.Direct deposit of pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.This is a(n) 56 Career Field position.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.The following special programs/incentives
MAY
be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:- Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS)- Relocation (offered to current Federal employees only)Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment.For additional information see: What to include in your resume.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/04/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, click
Apply
to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.Follow the prompts to
select your resume and/or other supporting documents
to be included with your application package.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and
click to continue with the application process .You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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