Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens (U.S. citizenship required at time of application).

As a senior attorney, assesses and evaluates for legal compliance, legal sufficiency, and/or advisability, local policies and practices, proposed actions and decisions, official conduct and authority, commercial transactions, draft documents and publications, investigations, responses to inquiries, public statements, plans, and initiatives. Evaluates claims by and against the government, assesses legal risk, and recommends disposition. Researches, analyzes, and interprets federal, state, and local law, administrative decisions, case law, and legal opinions, as well as DoD instructions and regulations and Department of Air Force (DAF) instructions and guidance. Consistent with professional responsibility standards, formulates and delivers legal advice and counsel through oral and written opinions. Represents the SJA on committees, working groups, and inter disciplinary teams, and at conferences and meetings.

Relating to environmental law matters, researches and advises installation personnel on real property
management, energy initiatives, environmental planning, environmental compliance, environmental protection, natural and cultural/historical resource protection, and occupational safety and health. Prepares cases for litigation and represents the Government in federal district court and in other fora as needed.

Relating to administrative law matters, researches and advises installation personnel on quality force
management, standards of conduct and ethics, investigations, congressional inquiries, Freedom of lnformation Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests, reports of survey, line of duty determinations, barments, regulation review and interpretation, member financial responsibility, on base private organizations and fundraising, command authorities and responsibilities, and myriad other legal issues affecting base operations.

Relating to labor law matters, researches and advises installation personnel on civilian employee discipline, workplace discrimination, union management relations, collective bargaining, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, affirmative action plans, and other civilian personnel issues. Prepares cases for litigation and represents the Government in labor law litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board, arbitrators, federal district court, and in other fora as needed.

Relating to tort matters, researches and advises installation personnel on tort claims against the government, claims in favor of the government, third party collections, claims inspections, disaster response, quality assurance/risk management reviews at medical activities, and medical legal issues; also at overseas locations, medical cost recovery claims, foreign claims, and single service claims responsibilities.

Performs legal assistance for active duty and retired military members and their dependents. Legal assistance for active duty and retired military members is provided as required and assigned by the Staff Judge Advocate and Division Chief, as well as other duties as assigned. Incumbent is expected to be conversant with and able to deal with a wide range of local laws and provide liaison with local officials.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Employee must be able to acquire and retain a Secret clearance access in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans’ preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).
• In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.

Qualifications Required at GS-12 Level.
The attorney must satisfy one of the following requirements: two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level; or the second professional law degree (LL.M.), plus one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level.

Level of Supervision. Attorneys performing duties at the GS-12 level work under close supervision. They receive preliminary instructions, their commitment authority is limited, and their completed written work is carefully reviewed.

Qualifications Required at GS-13 Level.
The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of two years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Ability to maintain good working relations.
2. Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects.
3. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate
recommendations.
4. Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal.
5. Ability to meet and deal with customers and clients using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
6. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, and procedures.
7. Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of 45 SLD, tenant units, contractors, and commercial space launch providers.
8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
9. Ability to advise and counsel others of the application of laws, regulations, case law, and other sources of law to specific sets of facts.
10. Ability to research and understand labor law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Civil Service reform Act (CSRA), regulations arising thereunder, and applicable case law.
11. Ability to research and understand environmental law, including but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), regulations arising thereunder, and applicable case law.
12. Ability to effectively represent the Government in litigation, including but not limited to litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), arbitrators, and in federal court.

At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applications who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. License: At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge (honorable/general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander

NOTE: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation to their submissions.

Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim Veterans Preference must submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service, and a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.)

NOTE: Applicants for attorney appointments do not require veterans' preference in order to be eligible for consideration.

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