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.
Summary
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.
You will formulate for and approval of the Head, Affirmative and Personnel Claims Branch, Navy policy on all matters relating to the administration of the Medical Care Recovery Act and Third-Party Payers Act claims.
You will initiate revisions and improvements to claims processing in response to statutory, regulatory, and/or mission adjustments.
You will research and prepare point papers and other documents pertaining to claims policies and incidents related to any claims matter under the cognizance of the Division and participate in senior-level discussions regarding same matters.
You will draft responses to Congressional inquiries received by the Division, and prepare recommendations and/or requests for action to Department of Justice on MCRA matters.
You will negotiate with attorneys, insurance adjusters, lien resolution administrators, and injured parties and liaise with other services'/agencies' medical care recovery offices, U.S. Attorney's Offices, DHA, and medical treatment facilities.
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-verify.gov
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 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
Qualifications
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has not issued qualification standards for attorney positions. However, the Office of the Judge Advocate General sets minimum qualifications for attorney positions as outlined below.
This supervisory position reports to the Head, Affirmative and Personnel Claims Branch, and is located at the Medical Care Recovery Unit (MCRU), San Diego. The incumbent will serve as a supervising attorney, overseeing all activities of MCRU, San Diego which processes and adjudicates, in accordance with Federal regulations, all claims asserted under the Medical Care Recovery Act (MCRA) and the Third-Party Payers Act, and other pertinent statutes and regulations.
Reporting to the Head, Affirmative and Personnel Claims Branch, the incumbent is directly responsible for the overall planning, supervision and quality of work of their respective MCRU, consisting of one Senior Claims Examiner, eight Claims Examiners and three Clerks. The incumbent formulates, for the consideration and approval of the Head, Affirmative and Personnel Claims Branch, Navy policy on all matters relating to the administration of Medical Care Recovery Act and Third-Party Payer Act claims.
Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, be a member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States, and have a minimum of (3) years post-law school legal experience as either a military judge advocate or in private practice commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
An official certificate issued within the past 3 months showing the applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States or sufficient proof that the same has been requested with the appropriate licensing authority. Additionally, a Certificate or Letter of Good Standing with the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States that was issued within the past 3 months must be presented to the Hiring Manager within 15 calendar days of notification of selection.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., PeaceCorps, 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. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Education
Must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
Several vacancies may be filled.
Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
1. Resume showing relevant experience and a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria of this position. Resume should also include the following:
Vacancy Job Announcement Number.
Full name, mailing and e-mail addresses, day and evening telephone number (Do NOT include your SSN or personal photo on your resume).
Country of Citizenship.
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received.
Information about your paid or unpaid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
Current federal government employees should indicate their current GS grade and step level or equivalent grade and salary.
References (at least two professional references and one personal reference).
2. Writing sample of two pages or less. The writing sample may be an excerpt of a longer document but shall not exceed two pages in actual length.
3. Certification of Good Standing issued within the past 3 months showing the applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States or sufficient proof that the same has been requested with the appropriated licensing authority.
4. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Interested Applicants must submit all required documents to Ms. Jessica Wise or Mr. Randall Russell via e-mail at:
Jessica.Wise@navy.mil
Randall.Russell@navy.mil
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
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Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Resume showing relevant experience and a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria of this position. Resume should also include the following:
Vacancy Job Announcement Number.
Full name, mailing and e-mail addresses, day and evening telephone number (Do NOT include your SSN or personal photo on your resume).
Country of Citizenship.
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received.
Information about your paid or unpaid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
Current federal government employees should indicate their current GS grade and step level or equivalent grade and salary.
References (at least two professional references and one personal reference).
2. Writing sample of two pages or less. The writing sample may be an excerpt of a longer document but shall not exceed two pages in actual length.
3. Certification of Good Standing issued within the past 3 months showing the applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States or sufficient proof that the same has been requested with the appropriated licensing authority.
4. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Interested Applicants must submit all required documents to Ms. Jessica Wise or Mr. Randall Russell via e-mail at:
Jessica.Wise@navy.mil
Randall.Russell@navy.mil
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
NLSC
1322 Patterson Ave
Suite 3000
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374
US
Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
