Yes—The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee's home). Positions include routine telework and remote work arrangements. The duty station of the selectee for this position can be anywhere within the Southeast Sunbelt Region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina or Tennessee.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel may be required for meetings, training and conferences.
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. PLEASE EMAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO GSALD4vacancy@gsa.gov.
This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee's home). Positions include routine telework and remote work arrangements. The duty station of the selectee for this position can be anywhere within the Southeast Sunbelt Region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
As a General Attorney, the incumbent provides legal services to the General Services Administration service and staff offices, regarding any legal issue or legal problem arising out of performance of its mission. Incumbent is required to be or become professionally conversant with all applicable federal laws as well as applicable laws of the states in which the position is located.
The incumbent must possess comprehensive knowledge of the Federal conflicts of interest laws and standards of conduct rules and procedures.
Some of the Major Duties include:
The incumbent reviews for legal sufficiency and advises on Invitations for Bids for real property disposal auctions and Solicitations for Offers for the construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings and the Government's evaluation thereof. Advises contracting officials in the administration and termination of contracts, and in resolving any claims or disputes relating to such contracts.
Provides legal review and guidance on initiatives involving procurements to include pre-solicitation, preaward, and post-award administration matters.
The incumbent, with requisite research or knowledge in the field of real estate and environmental law, participates in consummation of many varied disposals, exchanges, transfers, and donations of real property.
Assists realty specialists when complex or controversial legal questions or concerns are raised concerning the acquisition, management, lease administration, or disposal of real property.
Furnishes legal advice to officials on the interpretation of the law and regulations, opinions, and decisions of the courts, administrative boards, Comptroller General, etc.
Represents the interests of the agency or serves in proceedings before the Government Accountability Office, Agency Protest Official, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, Court of Federal Claims, and federal and state regulatory bodies.
Reviews correspondence and legal documents prepared by GSA Services and Staff Offices for legal sufficiency or prepares such correspondence and legal documents.
Prepares reports to the General Counsel, Comptroller General or the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals with regard to mistakes in bids, protests of awards, and administration of contracts.
Relevant experience and/or education (as noted on the GSA website).
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You may be required to serve a trial period.
In order to be considered, you must meet the following conditions:
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one year trial period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) to determine suitability for Federal employment.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
The exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year).
Number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year. (based on Step 1, outside of locality pay areas) to $143,181 (Locality Pay Area of Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Port St. Lucie, FL). Locality pay will be determined once the duty location has been established. Please note the duty location for this position will be within the Southeast Sunbelt Region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must possess all of the following:
Successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association and possession of at least the initial professional law degree (J.D.); and
Bar Membership: You must be an active member of the bar in good standing of a State, a Territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
Experience: Applicants must have at least two years of experience as a licensed, practicing attorney, with specialized experience providing oral and/or written advice onstatutes, regulations, and other authorities for legal accuracy and compliance. Experience includes writing legal opinions and rendering legal assistance to respond to requests from officials. At least one year of this specialized experience must be equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service as described above.
Please include your response to the following questions with your application:
Have you successfully completed a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association? Yes/No
Are you a current member of the Bar? Yes/No
Additional information
Bargaining Unit: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
• Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government • Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee • Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Diversity GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
• Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is:
• Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
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.
Applicants will be rated according to qualifications, general experience, specialized experience, demonstrated ability and willingness to meet requirements of position, and demonstrated interest in the practice area. Eligible candidates are evaluated on your resume to assess your overall possession of the competencies/knowledges, skills, and abilities listed below:
Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations related to an organization to provide advice on contract matters for its programs and functions.
Knowledge of public laws associated with real property matters and litigation.
Ability to conduct research of the laws, regulations, and legal precedents on questions concerning the interpretation and application of statues, rules, regulations, and policies as they pertain to contracts and other legal instruments.
Ability to communicate orally as a legal representative of the agency.
Ability to communicate in writing as a legal representative of the agency.
Skill in negotiating to serve as a member of a negotiating team and to negotiate with attorneys representing offerors and lessors.
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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted). .
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: You must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service. If you are claiming 10 point preference or Derived Preference (a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), you must submit the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement. A list of documents which serve as acceptable proof of entitlement is indicated on the SF-15 form.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Law School transcripts: You must submit a photocopy of your law school transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Bar Membership: Submit proof of active membership in good standing (Copy of Certification) from the bar of a state, or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar.
For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
Writing Sample: A relevant writing sample (not significantly edited by others).
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.
Submit a complete application including any required documents prior to 11 :59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement to GSALD4vacancy@gsa.gov.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. PLEASE EMAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO GSALD4vacancy@gsa.gov.
GSA, Office of the General Counsel
General Services Administration (GSA)
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements. 2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview. 3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process. 4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes. 5. FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status.
Please notify us if your contact information changes. Also, note that if your provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted). .
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: You must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service. If you are claiming 10 point preference or Derived Preference (a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), you must submit the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement. A list of documents which serve as acceptable proof of entitlement is indicated on the SF-15 form.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Law School transcripts: You must submit a photocopy of your law school transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Bar Membership: Submit proof of active membership in good standing (Copy of Certification) from the bar of a state, or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar.
For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
Writing Sample: A relevant writing sample (not significantly edited by others).
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.
Submit a complete application including any required documents prior to 11 :59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement to GSALD4vacancy@gsa.gov.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. PLEASE EMAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO GSALD4vacancy@gsa.gov.
GSA, Office of the General Counsel
General Services Administration (GSA)
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements. 2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview. 3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process. 4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes. 5. FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status.
Please notify us if your contact information changes. Also, note that if your provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
