ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

Condition Of Employment Continue: Candidates are required to disclose any pending ethics or other judicial or miscellaneous allegations under review, including any adverse findings by a state bar or disciplinary committee and must consent to provide a letter for each state were admitted demonstrating good standing. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 it shows that you are in “active” status. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that commensurate with the position’s duties and responsibilities. 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. Professional knowledge of labor relations law and institutions, including but not limited to military and civilian personnel law and regulations, the National Security Personnel System (NSPS) and Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). 2. Professional knowledge of Federal Government contracting procedures, as well as applicable legislation, regulations, and guidance, including but not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 3. Professional knowledge of ethics law (to include the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)), the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) sufficient to competently advise senior decision makers. 4. Professional knowledge of the varied legislation, regulations and guidance, including but not limited to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, as amended, the Surplus Property Act, as amended, Federal Property Management regulations, and Department of Defense and Air Force issuances used in providing legal services involving federal real and personal property transactions. 5. Knowledge of theories, principals, and techniques of legal research, general legal resource materials, and the skill to apply this knowledge; as well as a thorough understanding of the electronic, e.g., computer-assisted, web based, research tools available to ensure access to comprehensive and current information. 6. Highly skilled in written and oral advocacy, possessing superior negotiation skills, and capable of rational, logical thinking sufficient to prepare and present written briefs and oral arguments, to recognize, analyze, and segregate various legal aspects of complex factual situations, to write concise legal opinions, and to explain complex legal principles and recommend appropriate actions. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines with minimal required supervision. 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 it shows that you are in “active” status and dated within four months of application. 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.
The primary purpose of this position is to To serve as an Attorney-Advisor in the Headquarters Air University Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.