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• Provides expert legal advice and counsel to commanders and staff on laws and regulations associated with ethics and standards of conduct, administrative law, claims, general civil law and Magistrate Court issues.
• Provides written and oral opinions on complex questions relating to ethics and standards of conduct, and other civil law matters arising at the installation or any of the geographically separated units.
• Provides assistance and advice to lesser experienced civilian and military attorneys on all facets of ethics, standards of conduct, and other civil law matters.
• Assists Chief in preparation and presentation of ethics and standards of conduct training courses, as well as other civil law matters.
• Serves as lead attorney on complicated ethics, standards of conduct, and other civil law problems, as assigned, whenever they may arise, including but not limited to claims filed with the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, appeals there from, and any other civil-law related litigation and investigation.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1, 2, or 3-year probationary OR trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and admitted to the practice of law before the highest court of state, territory or common of the United States.
• At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:
Attorney with professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. A graduate from an ABA accredited law school. Have an active bar membership in good standing in the Bar or highest court of a state, or U.S. territory, U.S. commonwealth or District of Columbia and has never been disciplined, sanctioned, or had fitness to practice law challenged by any bar or court or a state of territory of the U.S. or District of Columbia.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and, for assignment within the Department of Defense, OGC, or DLSA, active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. The Military Departments may also extend the requirement for active bar membership to assignment of civilian attorneys within their respective Departments.

In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Attorneys performing duties in NSPS YA3 or YC3 (pay set above entry level), GS-15, or equivalent-level positions are expected to perform with substantial independence even when working on the most complex or difficult matters.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of law equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of a State or District of Columbia.
2. Professional knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to ethics and standards of conduct matters and their impact on acquisition integrity; the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER); and Federal statutes and Executive Orders applicable to Government acquisition/contracting; the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Department of Defense, Air Force, and command supplements thereto.
3. Professional knowledge of Federal statutory and regulatory provisions, and Agency policy guidance bearing on miscellaneous civil law matters. Skill in interpreting the JER and applying it to specific situations and the exercise of legal judgment.
4. Where required, knowledge of applicable Federal statutes, case law, Executive Orders applicable to Government contracting, privatization, ethics, and fraud remedies issues, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (and Department of Defense, Air Force and command supplements thereto), and the U.S. Code as applied to criminal and civil litigation. Professional knowledge of the body of common law applicable to contracts in order to provide legal counsel on acquisition including, but not limited to, Federal criminal, civil, and administrative litigation.
5. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with both professionals and non-professionals. Skill in making oral presentations to peers, clients and other Federal officials. Ability to tactfully advise senior leadership on sensitive legal issues.
6. Proficiency in the techniques of legal research and familiarity with Government contracting and other resources used to perform research.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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