ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) (TITLE 32)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D3041000 and is part of the NC ANG, National Guard (ANG - Wing Judge Advocate / PN 1056991).

Duties

As an ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL), GS-0905-14, you will furnish authoritative legal advice, options, alternative courses of action, and recommendations to the Adjutant General, senior military leaders, and staff elements on all matters arising from National Guard and state militia operations; spearhead preventive law initiatives by anticipating complex legal issues, mitigating legal risk, and interpreting DoD, NGB, Service, and state policies; review state military operations to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance; serve as the state National Guard Claims Officer and settlement authority for tort and non-contractual claims arising from operations; direct investigations and legal reviews under the Federal Tort Claims Act , Maritime Law, and state claims acts, exercise routine settlement and denial recommendations exceeding $100,000; coordinate and decide Touhy requests, subpoenas, and contentious Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act releases; exercise staff oversight over all civil litigation affecting the state National Guard in coordination with the State Attorney General and US Department of Justice; monitor and provide binding guidance on environmental compliance across state installations and training areas under CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, NEPA, NHPA, and the Endangered Species Act, directly handling regulatory Notices of Violation (NOVs); serve as the designated Deputy Standards of Conduct Official and Ethics Counselor; direct the statewide Financial Disclosure Management program (OGE 450 / OGE 278); oversee/administer the state military justice program, advise convening authorities on courts-martial, non-judicial punishment , General Officer Memorandums of Reprimand , administrative separation boards, and officer withdrawal of federal recognition; exercise legal oversight over AR 15-6 investigations, Commander-Directed Investigations (CDIs), and federally mandated inquiries into sexual assault and servicemember suicides, coordinating with appointed investigating officers, the NGB Office of Complex Investigations (OCI), and Special Victims' Counsel (SVC); serve as the principal labor and employment law expert advising the Adjutant General, commanders, and the Human Resources Officer (HRO) on the full spectrum of civilian personnel administration; address complex issues affecting Title 32 Military Technicians/Title 5 excepted service civilians, including staffing, performance management, pay and allowances, disciplinary actions, reasonable accommodations and workforce restructuring; research and prepare definitive, precedent-setting legal opinions interpreting the federal and state Constitutions, the Civil Service Reform Act, Title 5 U.S.C. Chapter 71, executive orders, and agency regulation; act as reviewing authority for legal sufficiency on employee grievances, adverse action proposals, and union collective bargaining agreements; serve as the lead agency trial attorney representing the state National Guard in contested administrative hearings, third-party proceedings, and litigation; appear before Administrative Law Judges, hearing examiners, and arbitrators at the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , and Federal Labor Relations Authority; formulate/implement statewide litigation strategy on novel issues and cases of first impression; confer with and advise DoD, Service, NGB, and Department of Justice counsel regarding litigation risk, defense posture, and appeals; draft pleadings, motions, and comprehensive briefs; conducts complex discovery; depose, prepare, and examine witnesses; present opening/closing statements; negotiate legally binding settlement agreements on behalf of deciding officials; serve as senior counsel for contract and fiscal law, providing expert interpretation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement , and National Guard acquisition directives; review for Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, Justification and Approval for other than full and open competition, and Economy Act Determination and Findings for strict compliance with fiscal law principles (purpose, time, and amount); provide day-to-day work leadership, technical direction, and administrative oversight to subordinate attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff within the legal office; assign, monitor, and review work assignments; appraise employee performance; recommend performance awards; and approve within-grade increases; identify professional developmental needs and arrange formal and on-the-job training in military, labor, and fiscal law; address conduct and performance issues, implement informal corrective action and recommend formal disciplinary measures where necessary; approve leave schedules to maintain continuous operational coverage and apply Equal Employment Opportunity principles across all personnel actions; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS It is mandatory to have a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree in law issued by an an ABA-accredited law school; and, must be admitted to practice law in the highest court of any U.S. state, commonwealth, territory or the District of Columbia. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Air National Guard Officers: For entry into the Air National Guard JAG Corps/Attorney-Adviser, it is mandatory to have a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree in law issued by an ABA-accredited law school; and, must be admitted to practice law in the highest court of any U.S. state, commonwealth, territory or the District of Columbia

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13104822 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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. 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. 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/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. Other supporting documents: Transcript(s) and license to practice law Air National Guard Officers: For entry into the Air National Guard JAG Corps/Attorney-Adviser, it is mandatory to have a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree in law issued by an ABA-accredited law school; and, must be admitted to practice law in the highest court of any U.S. state, commonwealth, territory or the District of Columbia

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.