About the Position: This position works under the general supervision of the District Counsel as an Assistant District Counsel. Assignments could be in any number of practice areas, including contract and procurement law and litigation, labor/personnel law, civil works, real estate, environmental, tort/admiralty fiscal, etc.
Summary
About the Position: This position works under the general supervision of the District Counsel as an Assistant District Counsel. Assignments could be in any number of practice areas, including contract and procurement law and litigation, labor/personnel law, civil works, real estate, environmental, tort/admiralty fiscal, etc.
Prepare legal opinions, or other legal instruments, and render advice to clients on matters which require for their solution a high order of original and creative legal endeavor in order to obtain a reasonable balance of conflicting interests.
Advice regarding national programs is reviewed by supervisor for consistency with agency policy before it is rendered to clients.
Responsible for the preparation or review of extremely complex legal issues, instruments, assemblies, or the preparation of legal opinions on complex questions relating to state and federal laws and regulations.
Conduct the necessary research or investigations in connection complex questions relating to state and federal laws and regulations.
Function as a trial attorney, support the Department of Justice, and provide advice and litigation representation to the District Commander and senior staff in a variety of forums, and on a variety of legal issues.
Work cohesively with individuals and groups of varied technical and professional backgrounds.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
Must maintain active status, in good standing, with at least one attorney licensing authority. Must provide certification of this status upon appointment and every two years thereafter.
Recruitment, Relocation/Retention incentives MAY BE authorized.
Relocation/PCS MAY BE Authorized
See other requirements below.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and 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.
Qualification Requirements: The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:
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 (LL.B. 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 required:
GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13 level, applicants must have two or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
NOTE: Experience MUST be documented in your resume.
NOTE: Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney positions in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and include supporting documentation (e.g.DD-214, "Certificate for Release or Discharge from Active Duty").
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. The SF 15 will identify the supporting documentation required along with a list of the types of 10-point preference. The SF 15 is available from the OPM at https://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/sf/.
Time in Grade Requirements: If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government you must have completed 1 year at the next lower level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
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 Professional Services Career Field position
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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.
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 application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements for further consideration. If you are qualified for further consideration, your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed and evaluated as to whether and how your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education clearly reflect that you possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position. It is in an applicant's best interest to thoroughly address all KSAs in their application.
BasisforRating:NOTE: Your application package (resume and required supporting documents) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the
basic eligibility and qualification requirements. If so, your application package will be evaluated as to whether your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education clearly reflect that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are required to successfully perform the duties of this position.
****APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:****
a. Technical knowledge:
i. Experience and/or knowledge in the specialized body of law applicable to procurement law, civil works authorities, environmental, labor and employment law, admiralty/maritime, litigation, and fiscal law. This includes extensive experience with and knowledge of Federal, DoD and Department of the Army regulations, guidelines, and policies.
ii. Experience and mature judgment in handling legal problems including statutory interpretations, preparing legal documents and reviewing the same for legal soundness and accuracy sufficient for the accomplishment of difficult, complex, and varied legal work relating to complex procurements, litigation, admiralty/maritime, civil works, environmental, regulatory, ethics, fiscal law, and interagency agreements, labor & employment law, and administrative law.
b. Ability to work independently and collaboratively:
i. Ability to effectively assist in providing the full range of legal services performed by the New Orleans District Office of Counsel, to work effectively with senior management officials and/or teams of diverse personnel in both government and private industry, to balance customer program with legal goals and priorities, and to develop legal approaches to solving problems and issues.
ii. Ability to quickly balance competing goals, and to organize, prioritize, and work effectively, with limited supervision, to meet established deadlines and achieve prescribed goals and objectives, proposing reasonable courses of action, identifying client objections, and formulating well-reasoned advice responsive to client needs.
c. Other indicia of knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to advise and communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, with diverse clients and constituencies on varied and complex topics. Ability to form and maintain cooperative working relationships. Credentials as indicated in the resume and other application materials.
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 following documents are required to be submitted as part of your application package:
1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Law school transcripts: Official law school transcripts AND an official statement of relative class standing. Photo copies are acceptable when applying. Note: If the law school will not provide an official statement of relative class standing then a letter from the law school of this fact will suffice.
3. Certificate of Good Standing: Copy of official certificate showing that the applicant is a member in good standing of the bar
4. Sworn Statement: A sworn and notarized statement by the candidate that his or her fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction. The official certificate AND statement of fitness must be dated within three months of the date the application is submitted. The certificate and statement are required to be submitted by all applicants including attorneys currently appointed to positions under the qualifying authority of the Judge Advocate General of the Army. NOTE: As an alternative to a sworn and notarized statement, 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) (signature of applicant)." (28 U.S.C.1746). NOTE: If either a candidate's fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has been challenged in any jurisdiction, applicant must submit a sworn and notarized statement giving the facts and circumstances, and any other explanation that the applicant considers appropriate.
4. Three letters of recommendation: dated within 6 months of the opening date of this announcement, from active members of the legal bar. One of these letters should be from a current supervisor if possible. Legible copies of dated and signed letters of recommendation are acceptable. References may be contacted as part of the recruitment process.
5. Writing Samples: A writing sample that shall not exceed 10 pages including cover sheets, tables of content, etc. Any pages after page 10 will be discarded and not considered. Examples of writing skills as demonstrated by legal briefs, memoranda, or letters.
6.Current federal employees, or reinstatement eligible applicants, must submit a copy of their latest SF 50 AND most recent performance evaluation. Applicants currently serving in the military must also submit a copy of their most recent OER and/or DD 214.
NOTE: Your application package (resume and required supporting documents) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. If so, your application package will be evaluated as to whether your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education clearly reflect that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are required to successfully perform the duties of this position.
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 below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2024 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/12537016).
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/.
RG-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW ORLEANS
DO NOT MAIL
New Orleans, LA 70118
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 following documents are required to be submitted as part of your application package:
1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Law school transcripts: Official law school transcripts AND an official statement of relative class standing. Photo copies are acceptable when applying. Note: If the law school will not provide an official statement of relative class standing then a letter from the law school of this fact will suffice.
3. Certificate of Good Standing: Copy of official certificate showing that the applicant is a member in good standing of the bar
4. Sworn Statement: A sworn and notarized statement by the candidate that his or her fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction. The official certificate AND statement of fitness must be dated within three months of the date the application is submitted. The certificate and statement are required to be submitted by all applicants including attorneys currently appointed to positions under the qualifying authority of the Judge Advocate General of the Army. NOTE: As an alternative to a sworn and notarized statement, 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) (signature of applicant)." (28 U.S.C.1746). NOTE: If either a candidate's fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has been challenged in any jurisdiction, applicant must submit a sworn and notarized statement giving the facts and circumstances, and any other explanation that the applicant considers appropriate.
4. Three letters of recommendation: dated within 6 months of the opening date of this announcement, from active members of the legal bar. One of these letters should be from a current supervisor if possible. Legible copies of dated and signed letters of recommendation are acceptable. References may be contacted as part of the recruitment process.
5. Writing Samples: A writing sample that shall not exceed 10 pages including cover sheets, tables of content, etc. Any pages after page 10 will be discarded and not considered. Examples of writing skills as demonstrated by legal briefs, memoranda, or letters.
6.Current federal employees, or reinstatement eligible applicants, must submit a copy of their latest SF 50 AND most recent performance evaluation. Applicants currently serving in the military must also submit a copy of their most recent OER and/or DD 214.
NOTE: Your application package (resume and required supporting documents) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. If so, your application package will be evaluated as to whether your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education clearly reflect that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are required to successfully perform the duties of this position.
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 below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2024 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/12537016).
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/.
RG-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW ORLEANS
DO NOT MAIL
New Orleans, LA 70118
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.
