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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL CAPITAL REGIONAGENCY LIAISON DIVISION (WAL)7& DSTREETS SW - ROOM 7120WASHINGTON, DC 20407

(202)708-5702 ext.(202) 708-4769 faxFROM': TO:

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GSA National Capital Region

February 13,2003

MEMORANDUM FOR PHILLIP ZELIKOW, STAFF DIRECTOR_NATIONAL COMMISSION ONTERRORISTSST T HE UNITED STATESFROM AGENCY LIAISON DIVISIONSubject: Description of Duties and pay for Senior Counsel

Attached for your review and consideration is a draft document illustrating thedescription of duties for a Senior Counsel position at the National Commission forTerrorists Acts against the U.S, This position may be justified at $105,000 per yearwhich is equivalent to a GS-15 Step 5. If you have any questions regarding this package,please feel free to contact me on 202-205-2900.

U-S. General Services Administration3017ih Street, SWWashington, DC 20407-0001www.gsa.Qov


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Senior CounselIntroductionThe incumbent serves as Senior Counsel for the National Commission on TerroristA ttacks upon the United States, providing legal advice and directing all legal functionsand operations necessary in implementing the Commission mandate.DutiesIncumbent provides expert legal advice and is the legal authority on all legal issuespertaining to the establishment and implementation of the Commission programs. Suchadvice includes but is not limited to the Commission responsibilities in examining andreporting upon the facts and causes relating to th e terrorist attacks of September 11,2001occurring at the World trade Center in New York, New York, in Somerset County,Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon in Virginia,Investigates statues, regulations, and judicial decisions pertaining to all activities of theC ommission,Provides legal counsel and advice to the Staff Director on major policy issues and mattersthat concern administrative and operational problems, conflicts of interest, rules ofconduct, statements of financial interest and other legal matters.Prepares legal memoranda, briefs, orders and other legal documents. Conducts legalresearch and participates in investigations.Assists in public bearings as authorized by the Commission. Responsible for ensuringthat all subpoenas issued by the Commission are legally sufficient and served in themanner provided for subpoenas issued byConducts interviews and analyzes relevant documents to determinewhat the intelligenceagencies knew prior to the attacks.Represents the Commission before Committees of Congress, legal conference andmeeting of associations and organizations of or connected with the Intelligencecommunity-Assists the Executive Dkector in the preparation and completion of the Commission'sReport to the President and the Congress.


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K owl edge Required bv the PositionThorough knowledge of the laws governing the Board's scope, authorities, and actions;steps required to establish the Board's legal processes and procedures and knowledge ofthe rules for legislation and litigation.Thorough Knowledge and understanding of the programs, goals, policies and proceduresestablished by the Executive Director.Expert knowledge of administrative law, a broad and comprehensive knowledge of theU.S. Federal Government and extensive experience with the conduct of administrativelaw proceedings and related litigation.The ability to integrate internal and external program or policy issues into the legal afiairsof the Commission.


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DATEGENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGIONAGENCY LIAISON DIVISION (WAL)7& DSTREETS SW - ROOM 7120WASHINGTON, DC 20407(202)708-5702 ext.(202) 708-4769 fax

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Executive Assistant

IntroductionThe incumbent serves as I^ecutive Assistant to the Executive Director of the NationalCommission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States. In this capacity he /sheperforms the following duties:Major DutiesMonitors and advises the Executive D irector on the flow of managem ent,correspondence, research, and technical docume nts to ensure timely clearance and themeeting of deadlines by the Commission staff, consultants, Commissioners and others.Establishes timetables for jiw^^Tipf s T n f ^ n f n n ^ o r r m n materias o rinformation for the Executive Director's use in preparing papers, appearing beforeCongress, or participating in meetings. In preparing the nutuLds, the kicmnbont mayasktd lu analyze Lufuaujtion tm wuIL/i "f \r\c.orn.kcm-\- mA-c/ &


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utive AssistantCoordinates and sets up Commission meetings including room rentals, technicalassistance, JFqfroohmeHtsrtiocunients and correspondence. Facilitates set-up of equipmentand distribution of materials for Commission meetingsand public hearings.

f u i Q J B Coiniiiihhioa members andt ^ yoordinates the preparation, printing and distribution of the Final Report to President andCongress.Knowledge Required by the PositionIncumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the organization, programs, goals,policies, and procedures established by the Executive Director in order to assist in theoperation and organization of day-to-day office responsibilities, coordinate specialprojects, prepare written responses to inquiries, and assemble background information foruse by the Executive Director and other staff members.

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Director of Administration

Introduction

The incumbent serves as the Director of Administration for the National Commission onTerrorist Attacks upon the United States. As such, the incumbent is responsible forfinancial management, personnel management, management studies, and managementsupport services for the Commission.Major DutiesUnder the general direction of the Executive Director, the incumbent is responsible forfinancialmanagement, budget, personnel, organization and staff utilization, space,facilities, and property management, procurement, contracting and acquisition offurnishings and supplies. He/she represents the Executive Director in the Commission'sexternal relationships in matters concerning financial analysis, budget, staffing levels,facilities and equipment. He/she insures that legislative restrictions and similarrequirements in fiscal personnel management and other administrative matters are fullyunderstood and complied with in carrying out the mission of the Commission.The incumbent monitors the obligation and expenditure of Commission's approvedoperating budget to ensure funds are properly allocated. He/she makes adjustments uponconsultation with Executive Director, such as redistribution of funds within budgetaccounts, in response to changes in available funds. Maintains records of expendituresand obligations for object classifications. Implements and administers budget controlstechniques through review and approval of obligation and expenditure of funds formanagement and administrative purposes.In addition the incumbent:Prepares a variety of reports regarding such matters as the status of budgetary funds,expenditures, and obligations, budget forecasts, etc. as required/requested by theExecutive Director.Advises Executive Director on the status and availability of funds in different budgetaccounts and all aspects of the budget process, which apply to individual Commissionprograms.Provides advice and assistance to Executive Director and employees on matterspertaining to OPM and GSA personnel policies and regulations.Directs and coordinates personnel management matters for the Commission. Thisincludes recruiting, hiring, and selection of employees as well as the effectiveadministration of all personnel management functions. Works with GSA to coordinatethe processing of personnel actions and functions.


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Director of AdministrationProvides management advisory services to the Executive Director on problems relating torecruitment placement, employee relations and training. Works closely with GSA'sPersonnel Specialists in resolving problems.Serves as property officer with responsibility for overseeing and controlling property.Maintains inventory of records, takes fiscal inventory of furniture and equipmentincluding transferring excess property to GSAwarehouse. Maintains records of all rentalequipment contracts and reviews those requirements prior to renewal of contracts.Reviews statutory, regulatory, policy and program documents for the identification ofCommission-related issues.Provides senior level expertise, advice, guidance, and assistance to Executive Directorand Commission members on a variety highly complex, sensitive operational and/ormanagement problems and issues which, affect the organization.Serves as focal point and authority regarding Federal travel regulations and theirimplementation. Oversees the preparation of travel authorizations and vouchers to ensurethat they are accurate and in compliance with Federal travel regulations.Provides guidance to the administrative policies and procedures.Oversees preparation of Commission meetings and hearings.Oversees compilation of data for Final Report.KnowledgeRequired bv thePositionA thorough knowledge of the Commission's legislation and functions. Thoroughknowledge of the programs, goals, policies and procedures established by the ExecutiveDirector.Knowledge of Congressional, OMB, GSA and agencypolicies, procedures, andrequirements in order to formulate, justify and monitor the execution of theCommission's administrative budget.Knowledge of personnel management concepts, principles and techniques in mattersrelating to recruitment, placement, employee relations, salary administration and training.Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions tothe Commission's administrative problems areas.


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GS A National Capital Region

February 10, 2003MEMORANDUM FOR PHILLIP ZELFROM MELYNDA CLARKE,^DIRECTOR

AGENCY LIAISON DIVISIONSubject: Description of Duties and pay for Director of

Administration and Executive Assistant positions

Attached for your review and consideration are draft documents illustrating thedescription of duties for the Director of Administration and the Executive Assistantpositions. The Director of Administration's salary is estimated to be $92,000 per year.The Executive Assistant's salary may range from $55,000 to $60,000 per year.I have also spoken with Michael Jacobson and we will develop a description of duties forhim within the next few days. If you have any questions regarding this package, pleasefeel free to contact me on 202-205-2900.

U.S. General Services Administration301 7th Street, SWWash ing t on , DC 20407-0001www . g s a . j o v

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