This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) located in Topeka, KS.
Duties
As a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (Military), you will as a Supervisor to the PPC Legal Office Staff and provide legal advice and support to the Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) Commanding Officer, Executive Director, and staff regarding military compensation, fiscal law and disbursements, administrative law, and labor law. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing legal advice, supervising, and executing the legal services needed to support the Pay and Personnel Center. Advising on legal aspects of disbursing and collecting systems for the payment of compensation to Coast Guard military personnel, retirees, and annuitants, world-wide. Proposing or reviewing proposals for new legislation or new regulations and evaluating proposals to determine the impact on Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) and Coast Guard processes and procedures. Reviewing and rendering advice and opinions on the interpretation and application of statutes, executive orders, federal and state court decisions, and rulings of state and federal agencies, Comptroller General and Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals, on military compensation, personnel policies, and payee impact.
Salary
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: 1. 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). Transcript must be submitted at time of application and before the vacancy announcement closes. AND 2. You MUST be a member in good standing of the appropriate licensing authority of any state, territory of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or District of Columbia bar. You must submit proof of current membership at time of application and before the vacancy announcement closes. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement, to qualify for the GS-14 level position, you must have successfully completed at least one full year of professional legal experience as a practicing attorney, equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector. This will be determined by the nature and complexity of casework and legal issues for which you are responsible, the level of responsibility exercised, and the degree to which such experience equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include knowledge and experience with federal statutes, regulations, and rules in the following areas: Military Justice Administrative Law Legislation Ethics National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education Requirements: This position has a positive education requirement. All Candidates must possess a J.D. or LL.B degree from an accredited law school; AND, must be a member in good standing of the appropriate licensing authority of any state, territory of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or District of Columbia bar. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education's web site at click here NOTE: Only education and experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Required Documents
In order to receive full consideration, you must submit: 1. A resume or any other written format of your choice which clearly identifies the following information: Job Information-Announcement number, title and grade. Personal Information- Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email address if available, day and evening phone numbers (with area code), country of citizenship, veterans' preference, highest Federal civilian series and grade held, if applicable. Education- College or University name, city and state, major(s)and type and year of any degrees received. Work Experience- job title, duties and accomplishments, current and former (within the last 10 years) employers' names and addresses, current and former supervisors' names and phone numbers where available, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours per week, salary, and indicate whether your current supervisor may be contacted. Qualifications- job-related training courses (title and year), skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards, and special accomplishments. 2. A copy of your J.D. or LL.B. transcript. 3. A legal writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages. 4. You will be required to submit proof of current membership, in good standing, with the appropriate licensing authority of any state, territory of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or District of Columbia bar. 5. Information related to the skills and experience listed under the Evaluations section above, may be done on a separate document, or incorporate it within your resume. You may find general application information and other forms at the website of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, www.usajobs.opm.gov.None of the application documents will be returned. In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard offers Career Transition Assistance Placement (CTAP) coverage to Attorneys within the Department of Homeland Security. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under CTAP provisions must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. If you are eligible under CTAP, you must submit a copy of your certificate of surplus status, certificate of expected separation, or your specific Reduction-in-Force notice establishing your eligibility under CTAP, a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, series, grade level and duty location. You must clearly indicate the grade from which you separated or declared surplus. All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
How to Apply
To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 02/28/2025. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your 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/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Twylla Jimboy at twylla.j.jimboy@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.
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