Attorney-Adviser (Administrative Law), NF-05

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Duties

Provide legal support across the full range of Army MWR & NAFI practice areas, with an emphasis on NAF administrative law. As the administrative law attorney, provides legal opinions on investigations, gift actions, Child and Youth Services and Congressional inquiries. Assists the business recreation division on MWR activities and provides legal support to the Army World Class Athlete Program. Also, provides advice on FOIA, Privacy act. Provide legal advice on G9 actions/issues and NAF travel requests. Familiarity with NAF activities and instrumentalities, and DoD Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. Provides legal support for investigations, including providing legal advice and legal opinions on matters of great importance. Provides labor counsel support including agency representation and contract review as necessary. 70%

Provide legal advice and guidance in the areas of Government Ethics/Standards of Conduct, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act matters, and other administrative law matters resulting from operations and responsibilities of operating large military installations. Provides oral and written legal advice concerning the activities of IMCOM G-9. Performs in-depth legal research. Serves as lead ethics counselor with primary responsibility for collection and review of OGE 278 and 450 Financial Disclosure forms completed by IMCOM G-9 personnel. Serves as labor counselor and provides contract support as needed. Coordinates actions with other staff elements and with installations, IMCOM Staff, IMCOM Directorates, AMC, Department of the Army, and higher level legal and staff offices, as appropriate. 30%

Salary

• $95,000 - $145,000/year

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet T1 qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A valid passport may be required for overseas travel
• State bar certificate of good standing
• Fitness to practice statement (self-certified)
• Law school class ranking or statement from registrar’s office stating class rankings were not recorded when you attended law school
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license

Qualifications

RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

Successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association and have the first professional degree (LLB or JD).

Must be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Proof of bar status is required.

You must upload transcripts and proof of member of good standing of the bar in order to meet minimum qualifications.

All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.

Knowledge to provide oral and written legal advice concerning administrative law activities on an military installation.

Possess the ability to serve as an ethics counselor and labor counselor as needed. (as ethics counselor, has primary responsibility for collection and review of OGE 450 Financial Disclosure forms).

Possess the ability to coordinate actions with other staff elements and with installations, Department of Army and higher level legal and staff offices, as appropriate.

Possess the ability to serve as instructor on topics within his/her responsibilities and serve as a back-up for NAF government contracts.

Experience practicing administrative law.

All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

Education All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here. Other Information A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, or other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Discover Your Path to Success! Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out. Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf Required Documents

About Your Resume:

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
• (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit)
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.

Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• State bar certificate of good standing
• Fitness to practice statement (self-certified)
• Law school class ranking or statement from registrar’s office stating class rankings were not recorded when you attended law school
• Resume
• Transcript

Other Accepted Documents
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other Document not Listed
• Performance Appraisal
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # NENAFCC2612869066
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 02/10/2026 to receive consideration.

• 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 include in your application.
    • Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details
  • 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 IncludePersonal 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 to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application

• • package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application
• It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12869066
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site.
• To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Benefits Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.