Counsel Attorney (Part-time)

TITLE: Counsel Attorney (Part-time) LOCATION: USPIS – Washington, D.C. SECURITY CLEARANCE: MBI SCHEDULE: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent. About KACE: When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference! About the Role Inspection Service Contract Attorneys Provide counsel, assistance, and consultation to Inspection Service Counsel and management in matters involving Inspection Service programs and policies on a nationwide basis. This may involve general legal advice across several functional areas or may be focused on one specific area of proactive depending on the assignment. The functional areas include operational policies, procedures and personnel matters. Guidance and consultation may be on policy related issues involving criminal, civil, administrative, mail security, and personnel matters as well as training. National programs, operations, policy and projects involving civil litigation, asset forfeiture, mail security related matters, human resource personnel issues, and criminal investigations. What you will do: Including but not limited to: Body Worn Camera • Drafting and/or updating agency policy regarding the Body Worn Camera (BWC) program; • Evaluating and updating agency policy regarding the BWC program as cameras roll-out and issues arise; • Preparing and presenting legal training to Postal Inspectors regarding the use of BWCs within agency policy parameters; • Preparing and presenting legal training for TFOs regarding the use of BWCs within agency policy parameters while on USPIS operations; • Preparing and presenting legal training for our FOIA unit regarding BWC footage and related compliance issues; and • Addressing compliance issues through policy relative to BWC footage posting and sharing. Litigation Consultation • Provide litigation consultation and support on complex litigation matters involving USPIS and USPS. Legal Training • Develop and deliver training materials. Provide training and counsel to inspection service personnel on policy and procedures involving human resource and employment law issues. Labor Law • Support the Office of Counsel’s Labor Law litigation team, providing advice and expertise on litigation strategies, corrective actions, and other labor law matters. Policy Review & Development • Support the development of organizational policies and procedures, reviewing and editing drafts, and applying legal knowledge and expertise to the process. Reporting Responsibilities • Provide oral briefings as requested by the Inspection Service Counsel to various personnel within the Postal Service. Prepare written reports as well as other types of media. Minimum Qualifications & Skills: • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a state bar. • Functional knowledge of USPS policies, procedures, jurisdiction and federal law enforcement investigations. In depth perspective on the history and development of policies, programs and procedures. • Experience developing/maintaining policy related to the implementation of a Body Worn Camera Program, consistent with Executive Order 14074, Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust. • Demonstrated extensive experience in developing and presenting training related to federal law enforcement. • Litigation experience in civil and criminal cases and administrative matters involving Federal agency policies, procedures and personnel. • Demonstrated ability to interact with management officials of USPS, DOJ and other partners on investigative and mail security related matters. • Knowledge and demonstrated ability in interagency law enforcement projects, negotiating, drafting and reviewing memorandums of understanding with various law enforcement agencies, other government entities and non-governmental organizations. • Experience in mail fraud, money laundering, structuring, prohibited mailings and related investigations. • Knowledge and experience in Criminal/Civil Asset Forfeiture law and the policies and procedures of the DOJ Asset Forfeiture Program. • Proven ability to develop and deliver effective training in consumer mail fraud, forfeiture, prohibited mailings and general legal education. • Thorough working knowledge of employment law issues related to discipline, EEO and MSPB related litigation and collective bargaining issues. Clearance: Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment. Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: • Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident. • Favorable credit check for all cleared positions • Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: • Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time. • Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time. • Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time. • Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time. • Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

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