ATTORNEY ADVISOR
Company
Department of the Air Force - Air Force Materiel Command
Location
Multiple Locations
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide a wide range of legal services and advice within the realm of specialized procurement, fiscal, ethics, construction, and environmental law to the Air Force Installation Mission Support (AFIMSC) Commander, Civilian Deputy, Directors, Contracting Officers, project/program managers, architects, and environmental specialists, as well as MAJCOM and SAF/GC Attorneys.
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Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. This is a Centrally Managed position under the Legal Career Field
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- Employee may be required to work overtime
- 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 veteransβ preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- The 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
- This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207)
- Incumbent must be currently licensed as an attorney and counselor-at-law in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- Certificate of good standing must be provided and dated w/in 4 months of the date of the application. On-line screen shot is permitted so long as the date obtained is shown and is dated within 4 months of the application
- Employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory or commonwealth.
- Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct
Qualifications
- 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 the date obtain is shown and reflects that it is dated within four months of the application and it shows that you are in "active" status. A copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof of good standing.
- Note Transcripts must be provided if not a current AF Internal employee.
AFI 51-101 General requirements for a GS-15 are set forth under paragraph A4.1. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three 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. Sufficient knowledge of federal environmental law, specifically as it applies to environmental remediation and the Base Closure and Realignment Act, to support the acquisition activities of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Environmental Management Directorate.
2. Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its applicable supplements.
3. Skill in the area of government acquisition law, and ability to provide acquisition related legal advice and counsel to command and management and represent DAF interests.
4. Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations considering general legal principles and the results of research, and prepare clear, concise written and verbal legal opinions.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings.
6. Ability to support government contract litigation before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, GAO, and the Court of Federal Claims.
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 the date obtained is reflected and it is dated within 4 months of the application and it shows that you are in "active" status. A copy of the bar card is not acceptable proof of good standing.
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.
Education
Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.
Note: Transcripts are required if not a current AF Internal employee.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Writing Example: Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical skills.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
Date Posted
06/09/2024
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