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Phoenix, AZ
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description
Duties
This position is located at Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) in Phoenix, Arizona. The primary purpose of this position is to serves as the principal specialized legal adviser within the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate / General Counsel dedicated to the oversight and support of the Sexual Assault Response Workforce (SARW) program, the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW), and when not performing the in the SARW/IPPW areas, serves as an Attorney-Adviser (General). The incumbent provides comprehensive legal advice and counsel to The Adjutant General (TAG), state command leadership, the State Prevention Director, Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs), Integrated Primary Prevention Managers (IPPMs), Victim Advocates (VAs), Special Victims' Counsels (SVC), and investigating officers. The position ensures adherence to federal statutes, Department of Defense Instructions (DoDIs), National Guard Bureau (NGB) regulations, and state military justice laws concerning the prevention of and response to sexual assault, harassment, interpersonal violence, suicide, and related misconduct. Work involves providing authoritative legal counsel to commanders, directors, and staff elements under the general direction of the General Counsel (GS-14) or Staff Judge Advocate, in coordination with the IPPM.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.), active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia and at least 2 years professional legal experience.
Education
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
Note: the 0905 series positions are in the excepted service under the provisions of title 5 CFR § 213.3102 and are not subject to competitive processes or procedures. Veteran's preference requirements do not apply to civilian attorney positions in the excepted service; however, the principles of veteran's preference will be followed to the extent which is administratively feasible.
Eligible veterans must claim their veterans' preference on their resume and during the application process for federal positions using the proper documentation. To receive the 5 point preference (TP) rating the individual must provide member copy 4 of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) for verification. To receive the 10 point preference the Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference form (SF-15) must accompany application and additional documentation detailing characterization of service.
Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.
If you are unsure if you can claim Veterans Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible:
Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veterans Preference at:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).
Priority Placement Program (PPP): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible participants should claim preference in the questionnaire. You must provide all the required documents in accordance with the PPP placement type you are claiming. To claim PPP, you cannot have obtained permanent Federal employment, nor accepted or declined another PPP job offer. Please review the Priority Placement Program handbook for further information:
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
In accordance with Section 9902(g) of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), annuitants reemployed in the DoD will receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They will not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired in accordance with Section 8336(d)(1) or Section 8414(b)(1)(A) of Title 5, U.S.C.) appointed to the DoD may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate.
This position is located at Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) in Phoenix, Arizona. The primary purpose of this position is to serves as the principal specialized legal adviser within the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate / General Counsel dedicated to the oversight and support of the Sexual Assault Response Workforce (SARW) program, the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW), and when not performing the in the SARW/IPPW areas, serves as an Attorney-Adviser (General). The incumbent provides comprehensive legal advice and counsel to The Adjutant General (TAG), state command leadership, the State Prevention Director, Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs), Integrated Primary Prevention Managers (IPPMs), Victim Advocates (VAs), Special Victims' Counsels (SVC), and investigating officers. The position ensures adherence to federal statutes, Department of Defense Instructions (DoDIs), National Guard Bureau (NGB) regulations, and state military justice laws concerning the prevention of and response to sexual assault, harassment, interpersonal violence, suicide, and related misconduct. Work involves providing authoritative legal counsel to commanders, directors, and staff elements under the general direction of the General Counsel (GS-14) or Staff Judge Advocate, in coordination with the IPPM.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver's license.
- Subject to provisions of DoD Priority Placement Program. https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-09/PPP%20Handbook%20-%20Nov%202019.pdf
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within 12 months of appointment.
- Recruitment, Relocation, or Retention Incentive may be offered and is subject to availability of funds.
- Must obtain and maintain active Level 2 Defense Credentialing Program for Prevention Professionals credentials.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- Prior to appointment, incumbent must possess an active membership in the bar for the state of Arizona.
- All Title 5 JAG new hires will be vetted through NGB GC; once a selection is made, appointment will be subject to submission and approval from NGB GC.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.), active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia and at least 2 years professional legal experience.
Education
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
Note: the 0905 series positions are in the excepted service under the provisions of title 5 CFR § 213.3102 and are not subject to competitive processes or procedures. Veteran's preference requirements do not apply to civilian attorney positions in the excepted service; however, the principles of veteran's preference will be followed to the extent which is administratively feasible.
Eligible veterans must claim their veterans' preference on their resume and during the application process for federal positions using the proper documentation. To receive the 5 point preference (TP) rating the individual must provide member copy 4 of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) for verification. To receive the 10 point preference the Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference form (SF-15) must accompany application and additional documentation detailing characterization of service.
Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.
If you are unsure if you can claim Veterans Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible:
Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veterans Preference at:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).
Priority Placement Program (PPP): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible participants should claim preference in the questionnaire. You must provide all the required documents in accordance with the PPP placement type you are claiming. To claim PPP, you cannot have obtained permanent Federal employment, nor accepted or declined another PPP job offer. Please review the Priority Placement Program handbook for further information:
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees
- Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP)
In accordance with Section 9902(g) of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), annuitants reemployed in the DoD will receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They will not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired in accordance with Section 8336(d)(1) or Section 8414(b)(1)(A) of Title 5, U.S.C.) appointed to the DoD may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate.
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