Attorney-Adviser (General)
Defense Security Cooperation Agency See More Job Openings by This EmployerThis is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of a vacancy. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. To apply for this vacancy, email all required information to dsca.ncr.ogc.mbx.fo-admin@mail.mil. The subject line should state "Resume File: [APPLICANT'S LAST NAME, FIRSTNAME]." Please also reference this position in the body of your email. All questions regarding vacancy announcements should be directed to the same organizational mailbox.
As a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) at the GS-0905-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Serves as Associate General Counsel with a focus on Labor and Employment law counseling, FOIA, and other administrative law practice areas for Agency comprised of civilian, military, and contract personnel.
- Serves as an Ethics Counselor and advise on a broad array of standard of conduct issues, including conflicts of interests, acceptance of gifts, and use of funds for official courtesies.
- Represents the interests of DSCA before courts and administrative tribunals, including the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- Provides legal support, advice, and counsel to DSCA staff under the guidance of the DSCA General Counsel and senior DSCA attorneys.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Fulltime
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
To qualify for the GS-14 level, applicants must have:
- First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) accredited by the American Bar Association; and
-Active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. (A copy of the applicant's bar card or letter from the bar may be acceptable evidence); and
- Professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Qualification standards for attorney positions may be found in DoD Directive 1442.2, "Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys" at DoD Instruction 1442.02, September 30, 2010 (whs.mil) and include:
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the DUTIES section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience relates to how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your resume must show you have the competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level. Salary will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement based on the complexity of work to be performed, the selectee's experience, education, training, and availability of funds.
Specialized experience required for this position is:
- Providing legal support, advice, and counsel on a broad array of complex issues involving administrative and personnel law and regulations, ethics/standards of conduct, Freedom of Information (FOIA) and/or Privacy Act.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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- $143,913/year