ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

Duties

• Provides legal advice to ACC clients concerning ACC Future Total Force (FTF) basing concepts and operational concepts. Serves as primary legal advisor to ACC clients on questions related to Total Force (TF) planning and implementation of basing and operational concepts with a particular emphasis on preserving unity of command within the confines of the US Constitution and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
• Provides full spectrum legal advice to ACC clients on entire breadth of complex legal issues related to TF basing and operational concepts with a special emphasis on preserving unity of command and the UCMJ. Negotiates with representatives of the Air Force Reserve Command, the National Guard Bureau, and state government authorities. Reviews classified and unclassified documents including baseline surveys, basing agreements, operational planning documents, and concept papers and provides well-reasoned, responsive legal opinions based on these reviews.
• ACC's primary legal advisor on evaluating the constitutionality of basing concepts and ensuring operational concepts comply with federal law, to include the UCMJ. Collaborates with legislative liaisons to draft new or change existing legislation that enables implementation of the Air force TF integration policy. Writes legal opinions on extremely complex and difficult legal questions related to novel basing concepts applying applicable legal authority to allow the Air Force to substantially broaden their global war fighting mission.
• Drafts and negotiates TF association plans (APlans), memorandums of agreement (MOAs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), in support of component integration using understanding of the potential impact of relevant legal authorities on Air Force global missions, ACC installations, ACC operations, state and national guard operations, and all related legal implications.

Requirements

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.
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must have a law degree (J.D. or LL.M) from an ABA accredited law school and be an active (or equivalent) member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a state, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Five years of relevant experience or an advanced law degree in any subject demonstrating the ability to master difficult and complex areas of specialty with the law is desired.
• This is a centrally managed position.

Qualifications

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.

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Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities.

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:

Thorough knowledge of federal civil procedure, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, constitutional law analysis, labor law, military justice to include a strong background in the practical administration of the UCMJ, fiscal law, labor law, general civil law, Reserve (components) and National Guard force structure, mission, and operations; DoD and Air Force policies and procedures as they relate to Future Total Force integration and Air Force policy on Future Total Force basing and operational concepts,

Knowledge of the U.S. Constitution; federal case law with a particular focus on the UCMJ and the practical administration of Air Force military justice; Air Force doctrine, policies, and practices associated with Future Total Force integration concepts; the United States Code (including Title 5, Title 10, and Title 32); the National Guard Bureau and Air Force Reserve components operations and personnel classification systems; Department of Defense and Air Force legal authorities related to force deployment and the warfighting mission (including those authorities related to manning, personnel classifications and fiscal law impact of personnel classifications related to the Air Force mission and National Defense Strategy).

Professional knowledge of labor relations law and institutions, including but not limited to military and civilian personnel law and regulations, Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Highly skilled in written and oral advocacy, possessing superior negotiation skills, and capable of rational, logical thinking sufficient to prepare and present written briefs and oral arguments on behalf of the USAF, to protect the interests of ACC, to recognize, analyze, and segregate various legal aspects of complex factual situations, to write concise legal opinions, and to explain complex legal principles and recommend appropriate actions. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines with minimal required supervision

Skill in analyzing and applying the law and relevant international standards to specific military situations. Producing legal reviews which are supported by statute, case law, and appropriate policy and regulations. Skill in devising negotiating strategies and then implementing those strategies with senior attorneys, federal, state, and local authorities and foreign officials. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings.

Professional knowledge of ethics law (to include the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)), the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) sufficient to competently advise senior decision makers at Command level.

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.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Candidates are required to disclose any pending ethics or other judicial or miscellaneous allegations under review, including any adverse findings by a state bar or disciplinary committee and must consent to provide a letter for each state where admitted to demonstrate good standing.

Education

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.

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