Summary
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The duty location will be in the Office of General Counsel in DLA Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, HI.
Provides all legal support services to DLA Pacific Regional Command and its various logistics support activities located throughout the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility (AOR).
Duties
As an Attorney-Adviser (General) you will be responsible for the following:
- Provides legal support to DLA INDOPACOM (DLA IP) Regional Command and its diverse and geographically distanced logistics support activities located throughout the INDOPACOM AOR, to include Alaska, Guam, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Philippines.
- Serves as a legal advisor to the Regional Commander, DLA IP, and the Commander's staff located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and subordinate DLA commands operating within the DLA IP AOR.
- Provides Enterprise legal services and coordination to major elements of the Agency located outside of the DLA IP AOR.
- Provides legal advice and representation in Employment and Labor Law, Investigations, International and Operational Law, Ethics and Standards of Conduct, Administrative Law, Contracts and Fiscal Law, Environmental and Intelligence law, and Claims.
- Provides legal support on urgent controversies and demands such as disability-related questions to include reasonable and interim accommodations, civilian and military disciplinary actions for misconduct or performance issues.
- Advises on policies or regulations, applicability and processes for administrative and law enforcement investigations, international agreements, intra-interagency operations, and lines of authorities.
- Advises on contract solicitations and administrative issues, and other such matters within the above referenced core practice areas in both domestic and international environments.
- Represents DLA before adversarial forums, to include the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Federal Labor Relations Authority.
- Advises on investigative forums, to include the Office of Special Counsel, Occupational Safety and Health, State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and arbitration, mediation, or settlement conferences associated with these forums.
- Independently conducts legal research; prepares required pleadings and other documents; engages in full discovery practices; interviews witnesses during investigations; and prepares witnesses for hearings.
- Files appropriate motions and responses; prepares and files briefs; and briefs management as to status of actions and recommends settlement where appropriate.
- Reviews contract actions and coordinates with contracting officers or contracting officer representatives in all areas of contract formation, contract administration, and contract termination, to include contract types and authorities.
- Advises on source selection and sole source processes, socioeconomic issues, commercial item contracting, change orders, performance, options, price adjustments, protests, relevant remedies, terminations, and associated fiscal law matters.
- Provides legal advice in Alternative Dispute Resolution for contract-related matters; represents the Agency before the Government Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeal, and Federal district courts.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- This is an Excepted Service position.
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
- Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement: Yes
- Tour Length: 36 Months (http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf)
Qualifications
1) The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.).
2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment.
3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements:
To Qualify at the GS-14:
You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation.
The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level.
The PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS for this position are as follows (Narrative Statement Required for at least two of the following):
a. Knowledge and experience in Federal personnel and labor law matters pertaining to discipline, reasonable and interim accommodations, annual and/or sick leave, safety practices, union-management rights, workplace harassment; and case law research in personnel and labor law matters in cyberFEDS, LEXIS-NEXIS, and MSPB and EEOC archives.
b. Experience in representational experience before the MSPB, EEOC, FLRA, OSC, OSHA, GAO, COFC, ASCBA, and/or Federal district courts; and engaging in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes, to include arbitration, mediation, and settlement conferences; and pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial practices in these forums.
c. Knowledge and experience with Government Ethics and Standards of Conduct, to include financial disclosure reports, post-government employment restrictions, authorized uses of government property and resources, and Joint Travel Regulations.
d. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills and client relationships and the ability to interact well with senior civilian and military officials on controversial and sensitive issues, to include successfully advising management against taking inappropriate courses of action.
e. Federal acquisition law experience (with consideration of factors such as breadth, depth, and relevance). At least one year of relevant experience at the next lower Federal grade-level is mandatory. Equivalent military, state, or private law experience may be substituted for Federal service.
f. Experience and knowledge, generally, of Federal law, to include: the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, National Defense Authorization Act, Joint Travel Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act, and American with Disabilities Act.
Other Selection Factors Considered (Narrative Statement Not Required):
Analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem solving.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Excellent legal and business judgment.
Ability to provide superior service to clients.
Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the Agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.
Education
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Selection(s) will be based on the judgment of the selecting official as to which applicant is best qualified to perform the duties of the position.
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated based on the application package submitted. An oral interview may be conducted with some, none, or all candidates, depending upon the relative qualifications of the applicants.
Required Documents
Required documents for submission vary based on the application authority (e.g. applying as a Veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a military spouse, etc.) Your complete application includes your resume, legal writing sample, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your application eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be further considered.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:
1. Resume: You must submit a resume. At a minimum, your resume should contain your name, address, and contact information, a general description of all past employment relevant to the practice of law, including dates of employment, law school attended, and date of first admission to bar. Your resume should demonstrate your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities relevant to the position for which you are applying. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application. [MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION]
You may include additional information in your resume or a cover letter at your discretion.
2. A legal writing sample of 10 pages or less. [MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION]
3. A narrative statement, separate from the resume and/or application, for at least two KSAs listed in the PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS section above specifically describing the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position listed under PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS section of this announcement. This is known as a "KSA narrative statement". [MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION]
4. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). [MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION IF APPLICABLE]
5. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if current Federal employee). [MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION IF APPLICABLE]
6. If you are applying under Veterans' Preference, you should submit documentation for Veterans' Preference. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. [MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION IF APPLICABLE]
7. If you are applying under Military Spouse Preference, you should provide supporting documentation for military spouse preference. [MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION IF APPLICABLE]
IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
8. Proof you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure within 6 months of the date of application or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website dated within 6 months. If there is no date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good standing and in active status prior to appointment.
9. A sworn statement signed by you as to whether or not you have ever been found by any tribunal to have committed any crime or other act reflecting upon your suitability to practice law.
10. TRANSCRIPTS: Official transcripts must contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the degree awarded, date conferred, and all required courses as required by the position. [IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS TO VERIFY EDUCATIONAL CLAIMS AND POSSESSION OF THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL LAW DEGREE (LL.B OR J.D.)]
Applications will NOT be accepted or considered if sent by mail or facsimile. Only on-line applications will be considered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee). Please review the following to see if there are any documents you need to provide: https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/Careers/supportingdocumentation.pdf
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Bre Parra,
Management Analyst
DLA OGC
571-767-6060
Breanna.Parra@DLA.mil
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
Applications must be submitted ON-LINE via USAJobs by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of the announcement.
Only complete application packages will be considered. APPLICATIONS THAT FAIL TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
- To begin, click Apply to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12545415
Next steps
This position is being filled as Temporary appointment not-to-exceed (NTE) One Year. If selected, this will be a Temporary NTE One Year and may be extended in increments of up to one year, NTE a total of three years. A temporary appointment is a non-status appointment, and you may be released from this position upon management discretion.
Once your complete application is received, the most highly qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .
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