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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 the role and duties of the Government attorney.
2. Knowledge of applicable substantive domestic laws, regulations, policies, and international law, as appropriate, as well as educational background and work experience to be able to provide timely and pertinent advice. Knowledge of fiscal law relevant to coalition operations and security cooperation activities.
3. Knowledge of the statutory and regulatory process governing negotiation, conclusion, and reporting of international agreements. Experience in drafting, negotiating, implementing and interpreting international agreements between US representatives and senior representatives of foreign military, foreign governments and international organizations (e.g. NATO, UN, and EU). Identifies existing and proposed EU laws, regulations and directives and provides advice on the impact of such law on US Forces' activities in the host nation.
4. High degree of skill in staff-level communications and in representing a legal office on the staff of a major overseas operational military command and understanding of staffing processes peculiar to the legal profession and the Air Force.
5. Experience in identifying key facts, gathering relevant data, assessing their significance, and conducting thorough legal research, to include use of computer-assisted technologies, to arrive at well-reasoned and supportable recommendations and/or solutions to legal problems in areas of the law which are not necessarily well-settled.
6. Ability to communicate complex legal issues and theories effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to organize, plan, and execute legal engagements to include resolving relevant fiscal law issues and demonstrated willingness to travel and engage with foreign legal counterparts.
7. Ability to develop and foster relationships with legal personnel of other military components, the air staff, the COCOMs, the joint staff, DOD, DOJ, DOS, foreign governments, international organizations and non-governmental entities to be able to resolve complex legal issues in support of the command's mission.
At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Writing Example: Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical skills.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
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- Staff Legal Advisor on International and European Union (EU) Law matters. Based on an assigned geographic and functional portfolio, the incumbent renders advice and assistance on extremely complex and difficult legal questions that arise overseas, relying upon the full complement of general international and operational law, foreign civil litigation, and claims law and regulation.
- Fiscal Law Advisor on Coalition Operations and Security Cooperation Activities. Responsible for the application, implementation, and dissemination of U.S. Government policies and directives related to the legal bases for undertaking various fiscal commitments in international agreements, operations and security cooperation activities.
- International Law Representative and Coordinator for Legal Engagements. Represents HQ USAFE- AFAFRICA at meetings on issues relating to the geographical and functional areas assigned. Attends meetings with officials from USEUCOM and USAFRICOM, DoD, DoJ, Department of State (DoS), other government agencies, foreign governments, international organizations and non-governmental entities, as appropriate, on matters of interest to USAFE-AFAFRICA to ensure Air Force equities are represented.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- 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/
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans' preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year 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.
- Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only
- This is a Centrally Managed position
- Employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
- Employee must possess extensive training and experience in the specialized fields of international law, operations law, and civil and fiscal law
- Employee may find some degree of proficiency in at least one European or African language desirable
- Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
- Employee must comply with applicable drug testing requirements as the position is a Test Designated Position (TDP)
- Employee may travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site
- Employee may be assigned temporary duty (TDY) up to 3 weeks in duration
- Travel may require special immunizations and medications depending on location, for example Africa
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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).
- In addition, 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. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.
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 the role and duties of the Government attorney.
2. Knowledge of applicable substantive domestic laws, regulations, policies, and international law, as appropriate, as well as educational background and work experience to be able to provide timely and pertinent advice. Knowledge of fiscal law relevant to coalition operations and security cooperation activities.
3. Knowledge of the statutory and regulatory process governing negotiation, conclusion, and reporting of international agreements. Experience in drafting, negotiating, implementing and interpreting international agreements between US representatives and senior representatives of foreign military, foreign governments and international organizations (e.g. NATO, UN, and EU). Identifies existing and proposed EU laws, regulations and directives and provides advice on the impact of such law on US Forces' activities in the host nation.
4. High degree of skill in staff-level communications and in representing a legal office on the staff of a major overseas operational military command and understanding of staffing processes peculiar to the legal profession and the Air Force.
5. Experience in identifying key facts, gathering relevant data, assessing their significance, and conducting thorough legal research, to include use of computer-assisted technologies, to arrive at well-reasoned and supportable recommendations and/or solutions to legal problems in areas of the law which are not necessarily well-settled.
6. Ability to communicate complex legal issues and theories effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to organize, plan, and execute legal engagements to include resolving relevant fiscal law issues and demonstrated willingness to travel and engage with foreign legal counterparts.
7. Ability to develop and foster relationships with legal personnel of other military components, the air staff, the COCOMs, the joint staff, DOD, DOJ, DOS, foreign governments, international organizations and non-governmental entities to be able to resolve complex legal issues in support of the command's mission.
At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- A Master of Laws (LLM) degree in international law (or equivalent) and five years of experience dealing directly with international law matters is highly desirable; or, if the applicant does not have an LLM, 10years of experience dealing directly with international law matters.
Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Writing Example: Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical skills.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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