About the Position:
This Attorney-Adviser (Business Law) position is located at APG,MD.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is an Excepted Service position. If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy the position. If selected, you will be required to provide a written statement prior to entry on duty confirming that you understand the conditions of accepting an Excepted Service appointment.
Summary
About the Position:
This Attorney-Adviser (Business Law) position is located at APG,MD.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is an Excepted Service position. If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy the position. If selected, you will be required to provide a written statement prior to entry on duty confirming that you understand the conditions of accepting an Excepted Service appointment.
As a legal adviser within the AMC Legal center located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD you will advise on all types of installation administrative, civil, and fiscal law issues, including, but not limited to, AR 15-6 investigations, contract and fiscal law matters, official misconduct matters, and myriad other administrative, civil, and fiscal law issues. Primary areas of legal practice are government procurement law and labor employment law. Some the major duties you will perform include the following;
Serve as acquisition counsel on procurement and contract litigation issues. In this capacity, employee leads and directs the preparation, negotiation, and review of contracts and other legal agreements.
Provide detailed counsel to procurement officials on a broad spectrum of acquisition issues, to include specific high-profile procurements and initiatives.
Prepare legal opinions, makes legal decisions, and takes legal actions (within the scope of laws, court decisions and Government directives, regulations, and procedures) in all areas of Federal contract law, fiscal law, and on all types of matters pertaining to procurement and other support operations.
Review contract documents involving pre- and post-award phases of the contracting process for legal sufficiency and business judgment, to include solicitations, source selection documents, amendments, contract awards, award fee determinations, modifications, contract terminations, and ratifications of unauthorized commitments.
Research, identify, and interprets statutes, court and Comptroller General decisions, and Government regulations with respect to all procurement actions and issues.
Provide legal advice to contracting officials, managers, and members of the command group in areas that have direct DA and DoD impact.
Provide oral and written advice concerning civilian personnel law, employment discrimination law and all labor relations matters.
Review proposed activity regulations for legal sufficiency and impact on other regulations.
Practice preventive law by informing management of the impact of changes in civilian personnel and labor law and regulations; advising managers and supervisors on the informal resolution of grievances and discrimination complaints; the EEO Office on the resolution of grievances and discrimination complaints; and advising or participating on management negotiating teams before and during union contract negotiations.
Maintain close working relationship with and assists in the training of the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, G-1 and EEO offices.
Rendering advice, counsel, and opinions to agency officials, including General officers and SES directors, regarding situations requiring an advanced level of experience and specialized knowledge of law, regulations, procedure, and precedents on all general law issues, including but not limited to constitutional and administrative law, fiscal law issues involving appropriated and non-appropriated funds, standards of conduct for federal employees, FOIA and Privacy Act, and all aspects of federal employment law, including adverse actions, performance management, EEO/EO and MSPB as matters.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Business travel of 10% required
This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 (5 CFR 2634, subpart I USOGE, 6/08), upon entering the position and annually.
You may claim Military Spouse Preference. Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at the time of application.
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements.
Qualifications
The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration. Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application shows possession of the following requirements.
- Education: An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).
- Bar Membership: An applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- Experience: Applicant must have three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience.
To Qualify for the NH-3/GS-13 Level: You must show in your resume and application package two or more years of professional legal experience, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position acquired after being admitted to the bar. NOTE: Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required processional legal experience. You must provide transcripts if using education in lieu of experience.
To Qualify for the NH-4/GS-14 Level: You must show in your resume and application package three or more years of professional legal experience, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position acquired after being admitted to the bar. NOTE: Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required processional legal experience. You must provide transcripts if using education in lieu of experience.
Additional information
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Career Program (CP) 56 position
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
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.
Required Documents
1. Resume: If you submit a resume with inappropriate material e.g. photos,
you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted
in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain
hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and
month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not
contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may
not receive consideration for this position.
2. Official law school transcript and an official Statement of Relative
Standing in Class. Photo static copies of documents are acceptable when
applying but certified documents must be furnished before entering on duty.
3. Official certificate showing that you are a member in good standing of
the bar. The official certificate must be dated within three months of the
date that the application is submitted. The certificate is required to be
submitted by all applicants to include attorneys currently appointed to
positions under the qualifying authority of The Judge Advocate General
(including active duty Army Judge Advocates).
4. A sworn (notarized) statement from you that your fitness to practice
law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction
to the best of your knowledge, or if either has been challenged, a sworn
(notarized) statement concerning the facts and circumstances, together with
any explanation that you may deem appropriate may be submitted. As an
alternative to a sworn statement, a statement which includes a declaration
under penalty of perjury may be submitted in the following format: "I
declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the
laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and
correct...executed on (date)...(your signature)." (28 U.S.C. 1746). The
statement must be dated within three months of the date the application is
submitted. The statement is required to be submitted by all applicants to
include attorneys currently appointed to positions under the qualifying
authority of The Judge Advocate General, Army (including active duty Army
Judge Advocates).
5. Examples of writing skills as demonstrated by legal briefs, memoranda,
or letter. These examples should total no more than ten pages in length.
Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are acceptable.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage
certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal
information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide
an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm
your eligibility.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/30/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, 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 (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10202627).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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 Include Personal 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 in order 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 or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your 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.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
If you submit an inquiry to the e-mail address listed in the Agency Contact Information below please identify the announcement number and/or location of the position in the subject line of the e-mail. This will expedite a response to your inquiry.
AG-APF-W4GVAA USA HQ COMM ELECT CMD
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required Documents
1. Resume: If you submit a resume with inappropriate material e.g. photos,
you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted
in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain
hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and
month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not
contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may
not receive consideration for this position.
2. Official law school transcript and an official Statement of Relative
Standing in Class. Photo static copies of documents are acceptable when
applying but certified documents must be furnished before entering on duty.
3. Official certificate showing that you are a member in good standing of
the bar. The official certificate must be dated within three months of the
date that the application is submitted. The certificate is required to be
submitted by all applicants to include attorneys currently appointed to
positions under the qualifying authority of The Judge Advocate General
(including active duty Army Judge Advocates).
4. A sworn (notarized) statement from you that your fitness to practice
law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction
to the best of your knowledge, or if either has been challenged, a sworn
(notarized) statement concerning the facts and circumstances, together with
any explanation that you may deem appropriate may be submitted. As an
alternative to a sworn statement, a statement which includes a declaration
under penalty of perjury may be submitted in the following format: "I
declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the
laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and
correct...executed on (date)...(your signature)." (28 U.S.C. 1746). The
statement must be dated within three months of the date the application is
submitted. The statement is required to be submitted by all applicants to
include attorneys currently appointed to positions under the qualifying
authority of The Judge Advocate General, Army (including active duty Army
Judge Advocates).
5. Examples of writing skills as demonstrated by legal briefs, memoranda,
or letter. These examples should total no more than ten pages in length.
Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are acceptable.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage
certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal
information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide
an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm
your eligibility.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/30/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, 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 (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10202627).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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 Include Personal 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 in order 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 or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your 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.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
If you submit an inquiry to the e-mail address listed in the Agency Contact Information below please identify the announcement number and/or location of the position in the subject line of the e-mail. This will expedite a response to your inquiry.
AG-APF-W4GVAA USA HQ COMM ELECT CMD
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
