SUPERVISORY GENERAL ATTORNEY (Deputy Chief) Job in Sacramento, CA

Vacancy No. CERI244847141654 Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $135,107.00 to $148,636.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/21/2024 Close Date 11/4/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Sacramento, CA


Summary

About the Position: The Sacramento District Office of Counsel is staffed with thirteen attorneys, five paralegals, a FOIA specialist, and an administrative assistant. You will be the Principal Deputy District Counsel with authority to independently perform the day-to-day supervisory and managerial functions as well as participate with the District Counsel in formulating and implementing long-range plans and programs for the Sacramento Office of Counsel.

Duties

  • You will be the Deputy District Counsel.
  • Fully share with the manager the direction of all phases of the organization's program and work
  • Exercise full and concurrent authority with the District Counsel in the planning, supervision, management, direction, and review of all policies, programs, and operations involving the functions of the Office of Counsel.
  • Relieve the District Counsel of the day-to-day details of supervision, administration, direction, and-decision making in technical and policy matters involving the application of established guidelines
  • Perform legal work characterized by complex and difficult legal questions or factual issues involving drafting and interpreting contracts, regulations, decisions, legal opinions and other legal instruments.
  • Perform day-to-day supervisory and management work providing policy decisions on both technical and administrative matters presented by subordinates.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • BAR MEMBERSHIP: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Education Requirement for Supervisory General Attorney, GS-0905-14:

Applicants 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 (LL.B or JD). Only a law degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the American Bar Association is acceptable to meet positive education requirements.

Unofficial college or university transcript(s) may be used for the application process. Official transcripts will be required at the time of selection.

In addition to meeting the education basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

A. I have three (3) or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the Bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Examples of this experience include:

1. analyze facts, ascertain law and give opinions, articulating facts and legal issues;

2. explain legal principles and identify alternative courses of action;

3. advise Program or Project Managers, Contracting Officers, or other managers or supervisors: (a) on NEPA, ESA, CZMA and other aspects of environmental law; (b) on all aspects of the procurement process to include drafting unusual contracting clauses; (c) on permitting under the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899; (d) on the civilian personnel system and all aspects of handling issues of conduct, performance, equal employment opportunity, and organized labor relations in the Federal sector; and (e) Federal agency administrative law, to include information law, ethics, and fiscal law; and

4. prepare litigation reports and draft pleadings and other legal documents required by the Department of Army and Department of Justice in various federal courts or administrative forums. (Experience must be documented in your resume.)

OR

B. In addition to the first law degree (LL.B or JD), I have a second professional law degree, such as an LL.M, which I may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience, and I have two (2) or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the Bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Examples of this experience include:

1. analyze facts, ascertain law and give opinions, articulating facts and legal issues;

2. explain legal principles and identify alternative courses of action;

3. advise Program or Project Managers, Contracting Officers, or other managers or supervisors: (a) on NEPA, ESA, CZMA and other aspects of environmental law; (b) on all aspects of the procurement process to include drafting unusual contracting clauses; (c) on permitting under the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899; (d) on the civilian personnel system and all aspects of handling issues of conduct, performance, equal employment opportunity, and organized labor relations in the Federal sector; and (e) Federal agency administrative law, to include information law, ethics, and fiscal law; and

4. prepare litigation reports and draft pleadings and other legal documents required by the Department of Army and Department of Justice in various federal courts or administrative forums. (Experience must be documented in your resume.)

BAR MEMBERSHIP: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • A one-year supervisory probationary period is required (if not already completed). The success of USACE's programs depends on the quality of supervision from USACE supervisors and managers. The probationary period gives new supervisors a chance to develop the unique skills and abilities that cannot readily be taught or developed in other kinds of positions. The probationary period provides the opportunity to assess the new supervisor's performance (not technical ability or program knowledge) and ascertain their success or return them to a non-supervisory position if warranted.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • To avoid real or apparent conflicts of interest, the selectee will be required to submit recurring Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE-450)
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Professional Services Career Field (CF) position
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • The Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
  • The following incentives may be authorized: Advanced In-hire, Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.

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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Official certificate showing you are a member in good standing with the bar, together with a statement that neither your fitness to practice law nor conduct as an attorney has ever been challenged, OR if either has been challenged, a statement concerning the facts & circumstance together with any explanation you may deem appropriate.
  • Examples of writing skills should be demonstrated by legal briefs, articles, memoranda, and/or letters. These examples should total no more than ten (10) pages. Extracts of selected sections or larger documents are acceptable.
  • Three letters of recommendation from other attorneys dated within one year of this vacancy announcement.
  • Official or certified Law School Transcripts will be required before entering on duty. Copies may be submitted initially.
Current Corps of Engineers (USACE) Attorneys DO NOT need to provide the following supporting documents:
  • Official or certified Law School Transcripts.
  • Official certificate showing you are a member in good standing with the bar, together with a statement that neither your fitness to practice law nor conduct as an attorney has ever been challenged, OR if either has been challenged, a statement concerning the facts & circumstance together with any explanation you may deem appropriate.
  • Three letters of recommendation from other attorneys.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/04/2024 to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12581654).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

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/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


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