Attorney-Adviser (General)

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.