About the Position: In this position you will serve the as primary contact for advisory legal services concerning Contracts.
Description of the working environment: Work is performed in an office setting.
Description of Location: The District Office is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Nashville, TN, the home of country music. It is just a three block walk to the historic Ryman Auditorium and Music Row.
Summary
About the Position: In this position you will serve the as primary contact for advisory legal services concerning Contracts.
Description of the working environment: Work is performed in an office setting.
Description of Location: The District Office is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Nashville, TN, the home of country music. It is just a three block walk to the historic Ryman Auditorium and Music Row.
Responsible for activities pertaining to contract formation affecting the award of contracts, including review of Invitations for bid, Requests for Proposal, and source selection documents.
Represents the District in agency bid protests, and at the Governmental Accountability Office with full responsibility for presenting the Government's case.
Provides legal advice on all phases of contract performance and administration - contract interpretation, modifications, terminations, contract closeouts, architect-engineer liability, warranties, latent defects, etc.
Manages and administers the procurement fraud prevention program by investigating, researching, analyzing, opining, and disposing or recommending disposition of cases.
In the area of fiscal law, responds to/advises on alleged Anti-deficiency Act violations, project funding issues, and District purchase/expenditure issues.
Conducting legal research and analysis on sensitive matters.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
The minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:
Education: In order to qualify for this position, you 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: 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 one 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, including the three (3) years of experience required for the GS 13 level.
Time Requirements: GS 13: Three (3) or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar; commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
The statement "commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position" means the hiring authority is specifically seeking candidates with Government procurement experience.
If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government, you MUST have completed one year at the next lower level within 30 days of the announcement's closing date, or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled.
Specialized Experience: In addition to your questionnaire answers, your resume must address any specialized experience you possess in the following areas:
(1) Exercising discretion and independent judgment in the application of laws, regulations, precedents, and agency practices,
(2) Providing legal advice and representation related to federal acquisition and procurement laws, regulations and policies on actions involving civil works contracts,
(3) Furnishing counsel and guidance on procurement matters including issues of law and fact regarding procurement methods, government policies, appropriate legal authorities, types and forms of contracts, and the various consequences of the contract types and terms and conditions under consideration,
(4) Providing legal advice and statutory interpretation regarding problems related to a wide range of contracts and procurement questions and issues on complex legal matters pertaining to these activities for applicable mission areas,
(5) Preparing cases for trial and/or the trial of cases before a court or administrative body or persons having quasi-judicial authority. Experience includes preparation of responses, obtaining evidence, conducting depositions, preparation of briefs, motions, witness stipulations and other documents, as well as conducting the case before the judge or hearing officer,
(6) Ability to function effectively as a counselor and advisor to senior officials and project delivery teams within the Corps of Engineers, and to work with private entities, local and state governments, and other federal agencies, at the highest levels,
(7) Identifying, researching, evaluating and analyzing facts and complex legal issues, including regulations, policies and directives such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Comptroller General Decisions, OMB Circulars, Board of Contract Appeals decisions, and applicable Public Laws and case law decisions.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
-Legal, Government and Jurisprudence
VETERANS PREFERENCE INFORMATION: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Army considers veteran's preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at http://www.opm.gov/.)
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
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 Legal Career Field position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
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 resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume 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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THIS ATTORNEY POSITION: If you DO NOT provide the required documents listed below for this US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Attorney position, your application will be determined to be an incomplete application package' and will not receive further consideration for this position.
Resume:
-Your resume may be submitted in any format.
-If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content you will not be considered for this vacancy.
-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.
Official Transcripts:
-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 duty.
Official Certificate:
-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 package 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).
Sworn Statement:
-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 deem appropriate may be submitted.
-As an alternative to a sworn (notarized) 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 that the application package 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 (including active duty Army Judge Advocates).
Writing Examples:
-Examples of writing skills as demonstrated by legal briefs, memoranda, or letters.
-These examples should total no more than five (5) pages in length.
-Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are acceptable.
References:
-Must provide three (3) Reference from current members of the Bar.
Required Documents for current US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Attorneys:
1.Resume
2. Most recent annual performance appraisal
3. Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)
4. Completed Occupational Questionnaire.
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 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 below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/13/2023 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/12106763).
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. 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/.
GJ-APF-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NASHVILLE
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40201
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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THIS ATTORNEY POSITION: If you DO NOT provide the required documents listed below for this US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Attorney position, your application will be determined to be an incomplete application package' and will not receive further consideration for this position.
Resume:
-Your resume may be submitted in any format.
-If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content you will not be considered for this vacancy.
-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.
Official Transcripts:
-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 duty.
Official Certificate:
-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 package 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).
Sworn Statement:
-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 deem appropriate may be submitted.
-As an alternative to a sworn (notarized) 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 that the application package 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 (including active duty Army Judge Advocates).
Writing Examples:
-Examples of writing skills as demonstrated by legal briefs, memoranda, or letters.
-These examples should total no more than five (5) pages in length.
-Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are acceptable.
References:
-Must provide three (3) Reference from current members of the Bar.
Required Documents for current US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Attorneys:
1.Resume
2. Most recent annual performance appraisal
3. Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)
4. Completed Occupational Questionnaire.
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 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 below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/13/2023 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/12106763).
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. 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/.
GJ-APF-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NASHVILLE
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40201
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.
