INTRODUCTION

We are proud to help Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser realize her vision for an inclusive, diverse, and connected Nation’s Capital by enabling the agencies of the DC Government to leverage secure, user-focused technologies to deliver better services for our residents, visitors, and businesses. We continue to look for the best tools and people to help residents restore and maintain trust in their local government – a city, county, and state in one municipal government.

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is responsible for the information technology policies, procedures, and standards across the District of Columbia Government. For over the past 20 years, OCTO has served the more than 37,000 employees of the District Government by enabling the technology needed to do their jobs. OCTO manages the fiber network which connects government buildings, and provide District Government employees laptops, phones, and mobile devices. The agency also manages the District-wide email system, dc.gov websites, as well as the procurement and employee records management system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Attorney Advisor in OCTO’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) handles urgent and sensitive advisory and confidential matters for the agency. Completes research on complex, critical substantive matters in response to requests from the Mayor, Deputy Mayor(s), and Chief Technology Officer. Reviews complex and sensitive litigation matters. Handles sensitive and highly confidential matters, as assigned. Prepares legal memoranda and opinions on complex matters, on an urgent, priority basis for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor(s), and Chief Technology Officer. Monitors and, where necessary, participates in the resolution of legal problems regarding priority projects. Drafts proposed laws and amendments to existing laws and prepares explanations and justifications for sensitive proposed laws. Drafts the District's views on key proposed Congressional legislation prior to the required submission to the Office of Budget and Planning, to ascertain conformity of proposed laws with the President's legislative program. Attends and participates in hearings before committees of the Council of the District of Columbia and the Congress pertaining to proposed laws or legislation, which may affect existing laws related to OCTO’s functions. Provides litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General in court litigation resulting from matters handled by OCTO. Keeps abreast of judicial, agency, and other changes in laws and regulations related to OCTO’s functions. Recommends appropriate course of action to the General Counsel, the Chief Technology Officer, or other agency officials, as deemed necessary. Provides technical guidance and assistance to junior attorneys of the division/section in areas of special expertise. Compiles monthly statistical and status reports of assigned matters.

As a representative of OCTO, the Mayor, or the District Government, attends hearings of committees considering bills and explains the background, and purpose of such bills; prepares testimony on pending legislation for OCTO, the Mayor and other officials of the District Government. Reviews drafts opinions and legal memoranda for OCTO and the District Government, and makes comments and recommendations thereon. Represents OCTO and the District Government at community and other meetings. Examines and analyses proposed orders, legislation, and other legal documents from various sources for legal sufficiency, both as to form and substances, of rulemaking decisions. Performs research, provides oral or written opinions as a result of review. Prepares memoranda on legal questions and proposals, and drafts tentative documents of final decision for consideration by concerned administrative agencies. Consults frequently with officials of various administrative agencies providing advice as to the extent of their legal duties and power. Confers with, and incorporates concerns of District Government officials, members of administrative bodies, and officials outside the District Government of all actions taken during review and conclusion proceedings of matters handled.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Must possess a LLB or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment. Must have at least four (4) years of post J.D. professional legal experience.

Skills in the analysis and resolution of difficult legal issues in an orderly, systematic and effective manner; skills in interpreting and applying applicable laws, regulations and practices, including agency policies and relevant judicial decisions; skills in identifying and isolating controlling legal issues from complex factual situations; skills in applying sound judgment in the review and analysis of matters and deriving at logical conclusions and skills in communicating precisely and effectively, both orally and in writing are preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
Must be an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or must be admitted in another United States jurisdiction, have the ability to waive in, and be admitted within 365 days of appointment. An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar during his/her employment in the Legal Service.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
Work is predominately sedentary; however, some walking, standing, and bending are encountered. The work is primarily performed in a typical office setting.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Tour of Duty: M-F; 8:15am-4:45pm (Varies)

Type of Appointment: Career Service – Regular Appointment

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LA-0905-15

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is in a collective bargaining unit

ESSENTIAL/EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This position may have an Essential or Emergency Employee Designation. The incumbent may be required in essential or emergency situations or when authorized by the agency head to perform critical tasks.

SUITABILITY DESIGNATION: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO STATEMENT: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

For more information regarding the District of Columbia, OCTO and additional benefits of employment, please see the links below:
www.dc.gov
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH55ctiReKs (Welcome video from Mayor Bowser)
https://octo.dc.gov/
https://dchr.dc.gov/page/employee-benefits
https://washington.org/