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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
AGENCY LIAISON DIVISION (WAL)
7™ & D STREETS SW - ROOM 7120
WASHINGTON, DC 20407
(202)708-5702 ext.
(202) 708-4769 fax

FROM': TO:

( ) ARCHER, KATHY NAME:

( ) BROWN-HARRIS, GINA ' ' *!~i^
( LBROWNER, CASSANDRA FAX NUMBER; & " 7/5
H CLARKE, MELYNDA
( ) CONNLEY, BENNETTE
( ) JOHNSON, JONNITA
( ) PALMER, WANDA
{ ) PLATER, ROBYN # -*
( ) QUEEN, PAT PHONE NUMBER: 7 13
( ) VESSELS, PHYLLIS

TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES (including coversheet): ^

COMMENTS:
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GSA National Capital Region

February 13,2003

MEMORANDUM FOR PHILLIP ZELIKOW, STAFF DIRECTOR

_ NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORISTS
ST THE UNITED STATES

FROM
AGENCY LIAISON DIVISION

Subject: Description of Duties and pay for Senior Counsel

Attached for your review and consideration is a draft document illustrating the
description of duties for a Senior Counsel position at the National Commission for
Terrorists Acts against the U.S, This position may be justified at $105,000 per year
which 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 Administration

3017ih Street, SW
Washington, DC 20407-0001
www.gsa.Qov
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Senior Counsel

Introduction

The incumbent serves as Senior Counsel for the National Commission on Terrorist
Attacks upon the United States, providing legal advice and directing all legal functions
and operations necessary in implementing the Commission mandate.

Duties

Incumbent provides expert legal advice and is the legal authority on all legal issues
pertaining to the establishment and implementation of the Commission programs. Such
advice includes but is not limited to the Commission responsibilities in examining and
reporting upon the facts and causes relating to the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001
occurring 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 the
Commission,

Provides legal counsel and advice to the Staff Director on major policy issues and matters
that concern administrative and operational problems, conflicts of interest, rules of
conduct, statements of financial interest and other legal matters.

Prepares legal memoranda, briefs, orders and other legal documents. Conducts legal
research and participates in investigations.

Assists in public bearings as authorized by the Commission. Responsible for ensuring

that all subpoenas issued by the Commission are legally sufficient and served in the
manner provided for subpoenas issued by

Conducts interviews and analyzes relevant documents to determine what the intelligence
agencies knew prior to the attacks.

Represents the Commission before Committees of Congress, legal conference and

meeting of associations and organizations of or connected with the Intelligence
community-

Assists the Executive Dkector in the preparation and completion of the Commission's
Report to the President and the Congress.
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K owl edge Required bv the Position

Thorough 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 of
the rules for legislation and litigation.

Thorough Knowledge and understanding of the programs, goals, policies and procedures
established by the Executive Director.

Expert knowledge of administrative law, a broad and comprehensive knowledge of the

U.S. Federal Government and extensive experience with the conduct of administrative
law proceedings and related litigation.

The ability to integrate internal and external program or policy issues into the legal afiairs
of the Commission.
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DATE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
AGENCY LIAISON DIVISION (WAL)
7™ & D STREETS SW - ROOM 7120
WASHINGTON, DC 20407
(202)708-5702 ext.
(202) 708-4769 fax

FROM:

( ) ARCHER, KATHY NAME:

( ) BROWN-HARRIS, GINA
( BROWNER, CASSANDRA FAX[-NUMBER:
(^ CLARKE, MELYNDA
( ) CONNLEY, BENNETTE
( ) JOHNSON, JONNITA
( ) PALMER, WAN DA
( ) PLATER, ROBYN
( ) QUEEN, PAT PHONE NUMBER:
( ) VESSELS, PHYLLIS

TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES (including covereheet):

COMMENTS:

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Executive Assistant

Introduction

The incumbent serves as I^ecutive Assistant to the Executive Director of the National
Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States. In this capacity he/she
performs the following duties:

Major Duties

Monitors and advises the Executive Director on the flow of management,

correspondence, research, and technical documents to ensure timely clearance and the
meeting of deadlines by the Commission staff, consultants, Commissioners and others.

Establishes timetables for jiw^^Tipf s Tnf ^ n f n n ^ o r r m n materias or

information for the Executive Director's use in preparing papers, appearing before
Congress, or participating in meetings. In preparing the nutuLds, the kicmnbont may
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Serves as the liaison between the Executive Director and uie Commission personnel to
ensure that accurate and timely advice is provided to all levels, relative to procedures,
reports, administrative requirements, or other matters necessary to implement the
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Recommends to the Executive Director plans, procedures, policies, etc. for effectively
and efficiently carrying out administrative and managerial functions within the office,
including procedural changes in office management to improve efficiency.

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Works closely with Director of AdminiGtration in developing Commioaion budget and-

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Answers verbal and written inquiries and prepares responses to governmental, academic,
public and special interest groups, or the general public in consultant with the appropriate
commission staff members) and appropriate files and records.

Conducts or participates in program reviews, studies, or special reports requiring

technical and administrative knowledge and expertise. The assignments are varied and
may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.
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utive Assistant
Coordinates and sets up Commission meetings including room rentals, technical
assistance, JFqfroohmeHtsrtiocunients and correspondence. Facilitates set-up of equipment
and distribution of materials for Commission meetingsand public hearings.

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Coordinates the preparation, printing and distribution of the Final Report to President and
Congress.

Knowledge Required by the Position

Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the organization, programs, goals,

policies, and procedures established by the Executive Director in order to assist in the
operation and organization of day-to-day office responsibilities, coordinate special
projects, prepare written responses to inquiries, and assemble background information for
use 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 on
Terrorist Attacks upon the United States. As such, the incumbent is responsible for
financial management, personnel management, management studies, and management
support services for the Commission.

Major Duties

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the incumbent is responsible for
financial management, budget, personnel, organization and staff utilization, space,
facilities, and property management, procurement, contracting and acquisition of
furnishings and supplies. He/she represents the Executive Director in the Commission's
external relationships in matters concerning financial analysis, budget, staffing levels,
facilities and equipment. He/she insures that legislative restrictions and similar
requirements in fiscal personnel management and other administrative matters are fully
understood and complied with in carrying out the mission of the Commission.

The incumbent monitors the obligation and expenditure of Commission's approved

operating budget to ensure funds are properly allocated. He/she makes adjustments upon
consultation with Executive Director, such as redistribution of funds within budget
accounts, in response to changes in available funds. Maintains records of expenditures
and obligations for object classifications. Implements and administers budget controls
techniques through review and approval of obligation and expenditure of funds for
management 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 the
Executive Director.

Advises Executive Director on the status and availability of funds in different budget
accounts and all aspects of the budget process, which apply to individual Commission
programs.

Provides advice and assistance to Executive Director and employees on matters

pertaining to OPM and GSA personnel policies and regulations.

Directs and coordinates personnel management matters for the Commission. This
includes recruiting, hiring, and selection of employees as well as the effective
administration of all personnel management functions. Works with GSA to coordinate
the processing of personnel actions and functions.
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Director of Administration

Provides management advisory services to the Executive Director on problems relating to

recruitment placement, employee relations and training. Works closely with GSA's
Personnel 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 equipment
including transferring excess property to GSA warehouse. Maintains records of all rental
equipment contracts and reviews those requirements prior to renewal of contracts.

Reviews statutory, regulatory, policy and program documents for the identification of
Commission-related issues.

Provides senior level expertise, advice, guidance, and assistance to Executive Director
and Commission members on a variety highly complex, sensitive operational and/or
management problems and issues which, affect the organization.

Serves as focal point and authority regarding Federal travel regulations and their
implementation. Oversees the preparation of travel authorizations and vouchers to ensure
that 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.

Knowledge Required bv the Position

A thorough knowledge of the Commission's legislation and functions. Thorough

knowledge of the programs, goals, policies and procedures established by the Executive
Director.

Knowledge of Congressional, OMB, GSA and agency policies, procedures, and

requirements in order to formulate, justify and monitor the execution of the
Commission's administrative budget.

Knowledge of personnel management concepts, principles and techniques in matters

relating to recruitment, placement, employee relations, salary administration and training.

Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to
the Commission's administrative problems areas.
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GSA National Capital Region

February 10, 2003

MEMORANDUM FOR PHILLIP ZEL

FROM MELYNDA CLARKE, ^DIRECTOR

AGENCY LIAISON DIVISION

Subject: Description of Duties and pay for Director of

Administration and Executive Assistant positions

Attached for your review and consideration are draft documents illustrating the
description of duties for the Director of Administration and the Executive Assistant
positions. 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 for
him within the next few days. If you have any questions regarding this package, please
feel free to contact me on 202-205-2900.

U.S. General Services Administration

301 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20407-0001
www.gsa.jov