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THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.
This National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL), Position Description Number T5915900and is part of Joint Force Headquarters Command Group, Nebraska Army National Guard.
USE THIS LINK TO VIEW FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION https://acpol2.army.mil/ako/fasclass/search_fs/search_fs_output.asp?ccpo=NG&jobNum=T5915900&id=964498
Learn more about this agency01/06/2022 to 01/20/2022
$111,521 - $144,976 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
No
NE-11335543-TR-22-008
629905300
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO AREA 3: Public, Veterans, Reserve & National Guard Military Members, Former and Current Federal Employees.
As a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL), GS-0905-14, duties include:
1. Furnishes legal advice and services on all matters arising from, or pertaining to, activities of the state National Guard and state militia. Assures that both Adjutant General, head of the state military department and staff elements receive the best possible legal advice and recommendations for actions. Provides options, alternative courses of action, and recommendations in the resolution of problems or the accomplishment of desired results. Responsible for preventive law, which requires foreseeing potential issues, taking proactive action to deflect, and resolving the concern. Must be fully knowledgeable of Department of Defense (DoD), service, NGB, state policies and operations, and local policies in order to recognize potential issues and problems before they arise, and to provide meaningful input into appropriate resolutions. Maintains the capability and knowledge of all aspects of the law and regulations which affect the operations of the state national guard, state militia, and their personnel. Exercises oversight over the day-to-day legal operations within the state National Guard and state militia. Reviews state National Guard operations, and takes necessary action where required, to assure competent functioning. Assures that policy guidance from DoD, NGB, service departments, and state decisions on legal and policy concerns are understood and carried out as intended. Oversees, drafts, and reviews all federal contracts from RFP to post-award for legal sufficiency prior to submission to US Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO). Assures that contractual documents are prepared in a legally acceptable manner, considering laws and regulations. Acts as state National Guard settlement authority for claims, and contract disputes for budgets that may routinely exceed a billion dollars. Advises contracting officers on contract terminations and bid protests. Serves as the state National Guard claims officer. Provides staff oversight and legal advice on all non-contractual claims arising from operations of the state National Guard. Assures that cases resulting from accidents or injuries dealing with basic tort law are handled in a legal and professional manner. Cases arising under the Federal Tort Claims Act, Maritime Law, state law or government operations, are reviewed to assure the proper legal rules and case laws are followed. Recommendations are made as to settlement where the state National Guard has settlement and denial authority on a routine and regular basis that exceeds $100,000. Advises on the legal responsibilities of state National Guard employees and National Guard military personnel concerning Financial Liability Investigations of Property Loss. Furnishes legal advice regarding the application of restrictions and limitations contained in authorization and appropriation acts, and related legislation as they affect the state NG. Advises on legal aspects of all federal and state legislative matters affecting the state NG and provides upon request, information for federal and state legislative committees, hearings, and investigations. Furnishes legal advice and assistance on all legal matters involving the acquisition, management, or disposal of real estate interests within the state NG. Advises and reports on requests for release of state NG information, records, and appearance of personnel in litigation involving state NG as an interested party, or when required by the court to provide documents or testimony. Makes and responds to Touhy requests in the event of disputes or problems, makes decisions as to release of information requested under the Freedom of Information Act, or to recommend denial to higher authority. Determines issues involving the Privacy Act similarly. Furnishes legal advice on matters relating to the state National Guard contract labor relations program. Provides staff oversight and legal advice on all litigation matters affecting the state National Guard, and provides liaison with DoD, services, and NGB. Responsible for all litigation affecting the state National Guard. Monitors and provides guidance with respect to responsibilities of the state NG in environmental matters, to include the following: CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act, FIFRA, TSCA, NEPA, NHPA, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Wilderness Act, and other federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting Army or Air Guard activities or their real property interests. Has primary responsibility for handling regulatory Notices of Violations for environmental violations and assisting the State's attorney General with environmental litigation.
--Please review link to PD for Full list of Duties--
Education:
THERE IS A POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POSITION.
You must possess the first law degree, a LL.B or a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school, and, at a minimum, must have in excess of three years of post-J.D. legal experience
COPIES OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS AND A COPY OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL BAR MEMBERSHIP LICENSE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITON. FAILURE TO ATTACH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL MAKE YOU INELGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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.
1. The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
2. This position requires the employee to frequently travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
3. The employee may be required to work overtime.
4. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
5. The employee is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
6. The employee may be recalled to duty.
7. This position requires employee to occasionally work under adverse environmental conditions.
8. Incumbent must be an active member of the bar in good standing in any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
9. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section and against the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Attention to Detail, Customer Service, and Decision Making
NUMERIC CATEGORY:
Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be placed in a numeric group based upon ranking factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors as reflected in their application package. Refer to NE TPR 335 dated 4 April 2018.
Numeric category ratings are:
Highly-Qualified: 90-100 points. To be highly-qualified, an applicant substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and are fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements in the position almost immediately with minimum training or orientation;
Well-Qualified: 80-89 points. To be well qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. May require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position;
Qualified: 70-79 points. To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Will require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
Veterans' Preference:
Assessed applicants are placed in the appropriate numeric category and ranked according to preference eligibility and non-preference eligibility. All qualified preference eligibles are placed ahead of non-preference eligibles within their numeric category.
Read about Veterans' Preference here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/#2
To preview the assessment questionnaire, please use the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11335543.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
Use this link for Resume Tips.
2. Other supporting documents (optional)
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
Follow the prompts to select your resume 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.
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/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Applicants will be referred in the following order:
Highly qualified Applicants.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/629905300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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