Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General) Job in Battle Creek, MI

Vacancy No. DLAGC-26-12808775-RB Department Defense Logistics Agency
Salary $146,481.00 to $190,424.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/7/2025 Close Date 10/27/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Battle Creek, MI


Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

The duty location will be located in the Office of General Counsel - DLA Disposition Services, Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, Battle Creek, Michigan.

Duties

This position performs any or all of the following duties:

  • Leads and manages a legal office responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across diverse subject matter areas, with a particular emphasis on disposal law and its complexities.
  • Executes a full range of supervisory duties, including personnel management, fiscal/funds control, performance evaluations, performance awards, and disciplinary actions.
  • Advises senior leaders on intricate legal and business issues related to the operation of the DLA Disposition Services mission, encompassing domestic and international disposal of excess and surplus property and materials.
  • Cultivates a thriving organizational health, promotes a positive legal office culture, and fosters a work environment that prioritizes employee engagement, innovation, collaboration, communication, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Ensures efficient office operations, develops subordinate legal professionals through mentorship and training, and implements strategies to increase employee retention.
  • Manages legal matters related to Federal acquisition, contract performance, disposal law (including environmental considerations), ethics, fiscal law, international/operational law, installation issues, administrative investigations, labor and employment law, and alternate dispute resolution programs.
  • Guides subordinate attorneys in providing effective oral and written advice and advocacy to clients, leveraging alternative dispute resolution techniques, developing sound litigation strategies, and preparing persuasive oral arguments and written briefs.
  • Represents Federal organizational clients before administrative forums concerning contract litigation, bid protests, and labor and employment disputes. Supports Department of Justice representation in Federal Courts.
  • Leads office programs for education, professional development, and succession management, ensuring all personnel maintain and advance skills in areas of mission-related expertise, particularly disposal law, and are prepared for professional advancement.
  • Defines and assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, complexity of assignments, and individual capabilities. Provides technical legal oversight, with an emphasis on disposal law. Develops and evaluates subordinates' performance standards, adjusting as needed.
  • Upholds EEO policies and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. Ensures equity in determining selections, assignments, training, promotions, details, qualifications, discipline, and awards to employees.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • This is an Excepted Service position.
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)
  • Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive with Top Secret
  • 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
  • Supervisory Probation: Required
  • Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
  • This position and any future selections from this announcement maybe used to fill various shifts located within DLA General Counsel - DLA Disposition Services.
  • This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.
  • You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL), GS-0905-15:

1) The first professional law degree (LLB. 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-15 Level:

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.

PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS:
Providing Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narrative statements addressing the following principal selection factors, or addressing them in your resume is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged.

a. Legal Experience and Perspective: Demonstrable breadth and depth of legal experience across multiple organizations and at varying levels of responsibility. A diversified background including experience within different Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), operating locations/installations, or other government agencies (e.g., Combatant Command, Headquarters Military Staff Service, Joint Staff, Defense Agency) is highly advantageous.

b. Legal Expertise: Proven expert knowledge in several key areas of law relevant to DLA Disposition Services. Strong expertise in Acquisition Law and/or Disposal Law is highly preferred. Demonstrated expertise in Employment Law, Environmental Law, Fiscal Law, and Government Ethics is highly desirable.

c. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical ability, including the capacity to quickly identify and thoroughly research complex legal issues, analyze various options and their associated risks, and develop creative and effective solutions.

d. Communication Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

e. Legal and Business Acumen: Demonstrated sound legal and business judgment, with the ability to weigh legal considerations against operational realities and make well-reasoned, strategic recommendations.

f. Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster strong client relationships. Possess the capacity to effectively interact and collaborate with senior officials on sensitive and potentially controversial issues, demonstrating diplomacy and professional acumen.

Security Clearance: This position is designated Critical Sensitive with Top Secret. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Top 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.

Additional information

Excepted Service Position: This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

Veterans Information: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's 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 (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their submissions.

Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit 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).
As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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

The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a reinstatement, etc). Your complete application includes your resume, 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.

PLEASE REVIEW THE LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/Careers/supportingdocumentation.pdf

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED:

1. Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? Page margins should be 0.5 inches, font styles must be legible, and consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.

  • Must include your name and contact information, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. 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.
  • To ensure full credit for time worked regarding qualifications determinations your resume must include your work schedule. You are strongly encouraged to ensure your resume contains the number of hours worked per week and the specific dates of employment (i.e.,"40 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - 1/14/2022" or "30 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - Present").

2. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).

3. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if current Federal employee).

4. If you are applying under Veterans' Preference, you should submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. These documents may include but are not limited to: DD214 (which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter and/or Activation/Deactivation orders.

5. If applicable, supporting documentation for military spouse preference.

6. 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. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS TO VERIFY POSSESSION OF THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL LAW DEGREE (LL. B OR J.D.)]

APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITH APPLICATION (OPTIONAL):

7. Cover Letter. Applicants may submit a cover letter if desired. Cover letters may include a brief narrative statement outlining the applicant's experience relevant to the principal selection factors listed under Qualifications in the Requirements section above.

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.

Applications will NOT be accepted or considered if sent by mail or facsimile. Only on-line applications will be considered.


GENERAL COUNSEL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Bre Parra
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

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.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  1. To begin, click Apply Online 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.
  2. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  3. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  4. 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.

Agency contact information

Casie Ross
Address
DLA General Counsel
8725 John J Kingman Road
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US

Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive another notification.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI).

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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