general attorney

2 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties
  • You will provide legal advice on the full range of civilian personnel law matters.
  • You will defend agency decisions before federal administrative tribunals, the federal courts and elsewhere.
  • You will coordinate closely with other civilian personnel law attorneys and frequently work with attorneys in offices throughout the Department of the Navy.
  • You will manage an extensive and challenging portfolio of cases critical to the future of the Department.
  • You will counsel clients on the full range of civilian personnel law matters.
  • You will serve as a legal advisor on Equal Employment Opportunity matters.
  • You will serve as a legal advisor on disciplinary actions and personnel-related investigations.
  • You will serve as a legal advisor on requests for reasonable accommodations.
  • You will serve as a liaison or personal representative on Office of Special Counsel matters.
  • You will serve as a legal advisor on labor law matters.
  • You will address fiscal law questions and interpret legislation, regulations, and policy guidance.
  • You will serve as a legal advisor on Ethics and Standards of Conduct matters.
  • You will serve as a legal advisor on Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act matters.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment
    • Must be a US Citizen.
    • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
    • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
    • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-
    • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
    • Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
    • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
    • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
    • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

      Qualifications

      These positions have a full performance level of NH-IV (equivalent to GS-15 pay) under the Acquisition Demonstration (AcqDemo) Pay System and will be filled at the GS-13, GS-14 or NH-IV (GS-15 equivalent level), depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant(s).

      To be eligible for selection as an attorney at the GS-13 level, the applicant must have in excess of two years of recent professional legal experience.

      To be eligible for selection at the GS-14 level, the applicant must have at least three and a half years of recent, and relevant professional legal experience.

      To be eligible for selection at the NH-IV pay level (equivalent to the GS-15), the applicant must have at least five and a half years of recent, and relevant professional legal experience.

      Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

      Education

      The successful applicant must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.

      Additional information

      This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

      Continued from Marketing Message Section: These attorneys provide their clients with the full range of legal services assigned to the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, including acquisition, civilian personnel, labor, environmental and occupational safety and health, intellectual property, ethics and standards of conduct, fiscal, and associated litigation in various forums.

      The successful candidate will provide advice and representation in all areas of civilian personnel law, including matters pertaining to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), federal court litigation, labor law matters, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals, investigations, and requests for reasonable accommodation. The incumbent of this position also administers and shares responsibility for the Command's Ethics Program and advises on matters related to ethics/standards of conduct, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, the Office of Special Counsel and fiscal law.

      This position is not covered by the Department of the Defense Priority Placement Program.

      This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

      Vacancies filled from this announcement will be filled at the grade level listed.

      If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

      Several vacancies may be filled.

      A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

      Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

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