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PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command
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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.

Overview

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Job closed
Posted 09/19/23
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Salary
$82,830 - $128,043 per year

This position has a control point. Please see "additional information" section.

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
DE-12127141-23-KLO
Control number
749837600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles and U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will perform legal research, draft legal memorandum, and prepare legal documents and correspondence on a myriad of legal questions pertaining to all aspects of civilian employment.
  • You will produce legal work products prepared in all personnel law subject areas, including, but not limited to, equal employment opportunity, labor-management relations, adverse actions, pay policies and benefits, and hours of work.
  • You will conduct legal research and develop agency case files to rebut allegations of agency discrimination in EEO cases
  • You will select, summarizes and compiles comparative data to examine and evaluate alleged agency discriminatory behavior.
  • You will assist agency managers by drafting correspondence responding to union or employee grievances and unfair labor practice charges and appear in court or at third party proceedings to assist attorneys as an agency technical representative.
  • You will determine the release ability of agency records and official information and prepare correspondence responding to FOIA and PA requests.
  • You will prepare convening letters for command-directed investigations and Judge Advocate General (JAG) manual appointment letters, citing appropriate JAG Manual sections for the Commanding Officer's signature.
  • You will serve as Office Manager for the Office of Counsel.
  • You will assist Counsel in the management of the Ethics Program by conducting orientation and exit briefings, conducting ethics training, and reviewing financial disclosure statements for possible conflicts of interest.
  • You will answer routine ethics questions within the Command.
  • You will serve as the Records Liaison for the Office of Counsel and be responsible for maintaining office records in accordance with Department of Defense and Department of the Navy Records Management requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band (NH-02) or grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing legal research and analysis of information; providing paralegal support for investigations, arbitrations, and other administrative hearings; drafting and editing memoranda, correspondence, and disciplinary actions; managing the FOIA, Privacy Act, and Ethics programs, and perform law office management responsibilities.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0900/paralegal-specialist-series-0950/ or Administrative and Management Group Standard https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Additional information

The NH-03 broadband is equivalent the GS-12/13 grade levels. This position has a control point; thus, the salary range for this position is capped at GS-13, step 05 which is currently equivalent to $111,628. If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.

This announcement uses the Acquisition Demonstration Business & Technical Management hiring authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

Naval Sea Systems Command

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Agency contact information

Jeffrey Garaux
Phone
228-935-8641
Email
jeffrey.t.garaux.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
SUPSHIP GULF COAST
P O Box 7003
Pascagoula, MS 39568
US

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