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We anticipate an immediate opening for a NF-05 level attorney to serve as an Associate Counsel, Headquarters Marine Corps, Manpower & Reserve Affairs. Quantico, VA. This position supports Marine and Family Programs Division of Manpower & Reserve Affairs.
The Office of Counsel, M&RA, is a headquarters level office under the Office of Counsel for the Commandant,
U.S. Marine Corps,Washington, D.C., and the Office of General Counsel for the Department of the Navy (OGC). The Associate Counsel reports to the Counsel, M&RA. The position generally support the Deputy Commandant, M&RA and directly supports the Marine and Family Programs (MF) Division, one of six divisions under the cognizance of the Deputy Commandant. The Office of Counsel, M&RA consists of a Counsel, Associate Counsel (Labor), Associate Counsel (Military), two NAF Associate Counsels, and one paralegal.
04/07/2017 to 05/08/2017
$112,021 - $145,629 per year
NF 05
1 vacancy in the following location:
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
NA
No
25104
467422500
The incumbent will provide legal advice to the MF staff on appropriated (APF) and nonappropriated fund (NAF) programs including but not limited to behavioral health nonmedical counseling programs, child and youth programs, exceptional family member programs, transition readiness, voluntary education, sexual assault prevent and response, family readiness, and casualty affairs. The incumbent is responsible for providing accurate and concise legal advice on a widely diverse issues including but not limited to Marine Community Corps Community Services (MCCS) activities, Morale/Welfare/Recreation (MWR) activities, Exchange services and operations, NAF construction, NAF procurement , NAF financial operations and fiscal issues, NAF workers compensation, commercial sponsorships, ethics, FOIA, Privacy Act, intellectual property, audits/investigations, and civilian personnel matters to include employee grievances, disciplinary actions, discrimination complaints and civilian personnel litigation.
EVALUATIONS:
Significant experience in one or more of the functional areas listed, including litigation is desirable. Government NAF experience and familiarity with the Marine Corps is highly desirable. To be selected at the NF-05 level (comparable to GS-14 pay), the successful applicant must have a minimum of three and one-half (3 1/2) years of professional, relevant legal experience. The successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to respond quickly, accurately, and creatively in a fast paced environment with little direct supervision. Applicants will be evaluated on 1) the depth, breadth, and quality of experience in handling issues related to MCCS and MWR programs and events; 2) experience in handling civilian personnel matters; 3) experience in secondary areas such as ethics, NAF fiscal law, Privacy Act, audits/investigations, intellectual property, or other general business law matters; 4) demonstrated ability to establish attorney-client relationships and work effectively with senior military and functionally diverse civilian groups; 5) ability to work independently and as part of a team; and 6) the strength of written/ oral communications and interpersonal skills.
A record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the Department of Navy Office of General Counsel or equivalent Office of General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day-to-day legal practice is desired. In addition to the legal experience, skills and abilities noted above, the successful applicant must have graduated from a law school that is 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. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position and the successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
Applicants must submit an SF-171, OF-612, or resume; two legal writing samples that demonstrate analytical and advocacy skills; two most recent performance appraisals, if available; and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisors) who may be contacted. Attorneys who graduated from law school after 2010, must provide a copy of their law school transcripts including class rank.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: www.usmc-mccs.org/careers
If you have questions about this announcement, contact Ms. Madsen at tracey.madsen@usmc.mil or 703-432- 9560.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at www.usmc-mccs.org/careers will be able to view their application status online.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/467422500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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