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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of a wide variety of JAG and paralegal selection programs, which can raise a myriad of questions from applicants. A sound knowledge and practical understanding of the laws, regulations, instructions, directives, and practices governing AFRC JAG and paralegal recruiting, training, and management, with sufficient sophistication to manage and supervise administrative processes specific to those practices and procedures. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices of a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended study or experience, and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. related to the position being filled. NOTE: A copy of your transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successfully completed some graduate level education and I have some specialized experience as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education to qualify for this position. Only graduate education in excess of 2 full years may be used in this calculation. NOTE: A copy of your transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade 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. Legal and administrative knowledge in performing responsible paralegal and technical assignments, to include but not limited to Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Rules of Procedure and decisions. Knowledge of statutory and regulatory exclusions that apply to both FOIA and PA. Must be able to draft motions, pleadings, and other court documents; coordinate meetings and/or court hearings; and track and manage all pending labor relations matters from inception through appeal.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedures, MSPB Rules of Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, applicable titles of law to the civil and criminal justice areas. Skill in interpreting, explaining, and presenting findings and conclusions relevant to a case or situation.
3. Two years or more of experience working with legal problems associated with the various categories of law identified above. The abilities to work independently, make sound, well-reasoned decisions are essential in order to effectively carry out the duties of this position. Must know how to research, analyze, and interpret legal documents and apply the information to case preparation. Must have in-depth knowledge of principles and techniques of legal
research, familiarity with legal terminology and general legal materials, and proficiency in the use of such knowledge.
4. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete assignments, establish schedules and milestones in managing programs, and exercise a high degree of responsible initiative. Ability to independently research, interpret, analyze, investigate, and define facts in legal documents and apply to case preparation. Ability to perform computer-based legal research using sources such as CyberFeds. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and maintain good working relationship.
5. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs necessary to perform the procedural and administrative work of the organization. Knowledge of office functions to screen telephone calls and visitors, prepare and review correspondence, and perform other administrative work of the organization. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
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.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
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.
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.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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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- Provides paralegal assistance to Staff Judge Advocate (Active Duty). Provides paralegal assistance to Staff Judge Advocates and military paralegals (Traditional Reserve).
- Analyzes administrative actions and independently prepares and coordinates preliminary legal review of all proposed notifications of disciplinary and adverse actions against civilian employees, including Air Reserve Technicians (ART), assigned to installation.
- Responsible for the coordination, development, and scheduling of all pre-hearing discovery; request for admissions and deposition; production of documents, litigation strategies, written response of agency witness, interrogatories and trial testimony.
- Serves as Law Office Manager and provides legal assistance services and guidance to military members, retirees, and dependents on legal matters.
- Conducts legal research utilizing statutory and regulatory material and computerized resources in connection with cases in progress. Administers the Wing Ethics Training Program and the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) Program.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Secret Clearance is a condition for employment. The employee will be required to maintain a Secret security clearance.
- 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/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- 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.
- Employee required to function as a Notary Public. Must be able to satisfactorily complete training to become a Notary Public and be able to meet bonding or other requirements inherent in the appointment as a Notary Public.
- Employee is expected to use varied and advanced functions of word processing software to create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of legal documents, letters, reports memos, and other textual documents involving (cont.)
- (cont.) legal terminology, to include depositions, legal opinions, memoranda, legal briefs, contracts, appeal decisions, and citations.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours to support unit mission and/or provide training to reservists.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of a wide variety of JAG and paralegal selection programs, which can raise a myriad of questions from applicants. A sound knowledge and practical understanding of the laws, regulations, instructions, directives, and practices governing AFRC JAG and paralegal recruiting, training, and management, with sufficient sophistication to manage and supervise administrative processes specific to those practices and procedures. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices of a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended study or experience, and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. related to the position being filled. NOTE: A copy of your transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successfully completed some graduate level education and I have some specialized experience as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education to qualify for this position. Only graduate education in excess of 2 full years may be used in this calculation. NOTE: A copy of your transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade 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. Legal and administrative knowledge in performing responsible paralegal and technical assignments, to include but not limited to Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Rules of Procedure and decisions. Knowledge of statutory and regulatory exclusions that apply to both FOIA and PA. Must be able to draft motions, pleadings, and other court documents; coordinate meetings and/or court hearings; and track and manage all pending labor relations matters from inception through appeal.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedures, MSPB Rules of Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, applicable titles of law to the civil and criminal justice areas. Skill in interpreting, explaining, and presenting findings and conclusions relevant to a case or situation.
3. Two years or more of experience working with legal problems associated with the various categories of law identified above. The abilities to work independently, make sound, well-reasoned decisions are essential in order to effectively carry out the duties of this position. Must know how to research, analyze, and interpret legal documents and apply the information to case preparation. Must have in-depth knowledge of principles and techniques of legal
research, familiarity with legal terminology and general legal materials, and proficiency in the use of such knowledge.
4. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete assignments, establish schedules and milestones in managing programs, and exercise a high degree of responsible initiative. Ability to independently research, interpret, analyze, investigate, and define facts in legal documents and apply to case preparation. Ability to perform computer-based legal research using sources such as CyberFeds. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and maintain good working relationship.
5. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs necessary to perform the procedural and administrative work of the organization. Knowledge of office functions to screen telephone calls and visitors, prepare and review correspondence, and perform other administrative work of the organization. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
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.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
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.
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.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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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