Yes—as determined by the agency policy. DLA telework-eligible positions require at least 60% in office time (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week). For those eligible and with supervisory approval, regular and recurring telework may be requested Monday and/or Friday only.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Selectee will serve as Assistant Counsel for the DLA Office of Counsel serving DLA Aviation.
When selected at the GS-11, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.
Selectee will provide advice in one or more of the following assigned areas of the law as his/her primary duty: Federal Acquisition law.
Legal and policy advice will cover contract formation, including, but not limited to, contract review, authority and delegations, source selection, socioeconomic issues, sourcing, commercial item contracting, protests, FOIA, pricing and fiscal law.
Duties will include providing legal advice and representation on contract administration matters, such as changes, performance, delivery and quality, terminations, alternative dispute resolution, and contract litigation.
Selectee will also provide legal representation before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA).
May provide advice on a wide range of administrative law matters including the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, fiscal law, ethics, contract fraud, installation law, and law enforcement questions.
May provide legal advice, counsel, and representation in the areas of personnel, labor, and equal opportunity law.
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Status: No
Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED for ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) GS-0905-11:
1) The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.);
2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment.
3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements:
To Qualify at the GS-11 level, one of the following requirements must be satisfied:
a. One year of professional legal experience.
b. The second professional law degree (Master of Laws (LL.M.)) provided it required 1 full academic year of graduate study.
c. Superior law student work or activities as demonstrated by one of the following:
Academic standing in the upper third of the attorney's law school graduating class.
Work or achievement of significance on one of the attorney's law school's official law reviews or journals.
Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school (e.g., membership in the Order of the Coif, winning of a moot court competition, or membership on the moot court team that represents the attorney's law school in competition with other law schools).
d. Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation.
e. Significant summer law office clerk experience.
f. Other evidence of clearly superior accomplishment or achievement.
In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation.
The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level.
OTHER SELECTION FACTORS:
- Interest in the practice of the law of federal contract formation and administration.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency as an advocate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues.
Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.
Education
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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.
Additional information
Excepted Service Position: This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Veterans Information: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring.
Future Military Retirees/Seperation*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD-214 or seperation DD214 stating your Character of Service (i.e., Honorable/General Discharge), OR if your DD-214 has yet to be approved, a retirement letter signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters which must include your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge, and Character of Service (i.e. honorable). IF you are taking leave prior to your retirement date, you must provide a copy of your approved terminal leave request form (must show "Terminal" or "Other-Transition"). If you are not taking leave prior to your separation date you are not required to provide a terminal leave request form.
Disabled Veterans: You are required to submit a letter from the Department of Veteran's Affairs/branch of the armed forces, certifying an OVERALL SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY. The overall rating MUST be identified on your certification letter. If using your disability rating for appointments other than a 30% Disabled Veteran appointment, you MUST also provide a copy of your most recent DD Form 214 stating your Character of Service (i.e., Honorable/General Discharge). If you have multiple DD-214s, it is highly recommended that you submit all of them.
As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.
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.
Selection(s) will be based on the judgment of the selecting official as to which applicant is best qualified to perform the duties of the position.
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated based on the application package submitted. An oral interview may be conducted with some, none, or all candidates, depending upon the relative qualifications of the applicants.
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 for submission vary based on the application authority (e.g. applying as a Veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a military spouse, etc.) Your complete application includes your resume, legal writing sample, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your application eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be further considered.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:
1. Resume: You must submit a resume. At a minimum, your resume should contain your name, address, and contact information, a general description of all past employment, employment relevant to the practice of law, including dates of employment, work schedule, hours worked per week, and duties preformed, law school attended, and date of first admission to bar. Your resume should demonstrate the principal selection factors as stated above, relevant to the position for which you are applying. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
You may include additional information in your resume or cover letter at your discretion. If not included on your resume, be advised that former and current supervisor name(s) and telephone number(s) will be required. After interviews, the hiring panel will normally perform reference checks on the top 1-3 applicants.
2. A legal writing sample of 10 pages or less.
3. TRANSCRIPTS: Transcripts must contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the degree awarded, date conferred, and all required courses as required by the position. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO VERIFY ALL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE POSSESSION OF THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL LAW DEGREE (LL.B OR J.D.)
4. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
5. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if current Federal employee).
6. If you are applying under Veterans' Preference, you should submit documentation for Veterans' Preference. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents
7. If you are applying under Military Spouse Preference, you should provide supporting documentation for military spouse preference. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents
IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
8. Proof you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure within 6 months of the date of application or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website dated within 6 months. If there is no date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good standing and in active status prior to appointment.
9. A sworn statement signed by you as to whether or not you have ever been found by any tribunal to have committed any crime or other act reflecting upon your suitability to practice law.
Applications will NOT be accepted or considered if sent by mail or facsimile. Only on-line applications will be considered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee). Please review the following to see if there are any documents you need to provide: https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/Careers/supportingdocumentation.pdf
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jennifer W. McNamara
Supervisory Paralegal Specialist
(804) 279-2217 Jennifer.w.mcnamara@dla.mil
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.
Applications must be submitted ON-LINE via USAJobs by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of the announcement.
Only complete application packages will be considered. APPLICATIONS THAT FAIL TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
DLA General Counsel
8725 John J Kingman Road
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, the most highly qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
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/ .
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required documents for submission vary based on the application authority (e.g. applying as a Veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a military spouse, etc.) Your complete application includes your resume, legal writing sample, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your application eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be further considered.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:
1. Resume: You must submit a resume. At a minimum, your resume should contain your name, address, and contact information, a general description of all past employment, employment relevant to the practice of law, including dates of employment, work schedule, hours worked per week, and duties preformed, law school attended, and date of first admission to bar. Your resume should demonstrate the principal selection factors as stated above, relevant to the position for which you are applying. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
You may include additional information in your resume or cover letter at your discretion. If not included on your resume, be advised that former and current supervisor name(s) and telephone number(s) will be required. After interviews, the hiring panel will normally perform reference checks on the top 1-3 applicants.
2. A legal writing sample of 10 pages or less.
3. TRANSCRIPTS: Transcripts must contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the degree awarded, date conferred, and all required courses as required by the position. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO VERIFY ALL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE POSSESSION OF THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL LAW DEGREE (LL.B OR J.D.)
4. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
5. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if current Federal employee).
6. If you are applying under Veterans' Preference, you should submit documentation for Veterans' Preference. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents
7. If you are applying under Military Spouse Preference, you should provide supporting documentation for military spouse preference. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents
IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
8. Proof you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure within 6 months of the date of application or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website dated within 6 months. If there is no date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good standing and in active status prior to appointment.
9. A sworn statement signed by you as to whether or not you have ever been found by any tribunal to have committed any crime or other act reflecting upon your suitability to practice law.
Applications will NOT be accepted or considered if sent by mail or facsimile. Only on-line applications will be considered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee). Please review the following to see if there are any documents you need to provide: https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/Careers/supportingdocumentation.pdf
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jennifer W. McNamara
Supervisory Paralegal Specialist
(804) 279-2217 Jennifer.w.mcnamara@dla.mil
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.
Applications must be submitted ON-LINE via USAJobs by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of the announcement.
Only complete application packages will be considered. APPLICATIONS THAT FAIL TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
DLA General Counsel
8725 John J Kingman Road
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, the most highly qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
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/ .
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
