SUPV ATTORNEY (GENERAL)
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
Description: Department of the Army is presently looking of SUPV ATTORNEY (GENERAL) right now, this career will be reside in Virginia. More complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. About the Position: Incumbent serves as the the General Counsel and the Executive Director of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals. Under supervision of the Chairman of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), incumbent manages the day to day functioning of the ASBCA, except the adjudication functions which must, by statute, be done by administrative judges.
Who May Apply: Current Army Employees with competitive status
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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DUTIES:
- Manage a ppeals from receipt of notice of appeal through hearing election
- Conduct extensive research of laws and legal authorities on specific problems in precedent cases
- Manage the ASBCAÂ's Freedom of Information (FOIA) Program and serves as Initial Denial Authority (IDA)
- Manage docket; conduct hearings; prepare draft decisions
- Supervise legal and administrative staff
- Field written and oral inquiries, on behalf of the ASBCA, from Members of Congress, the White House, DOJ, DOD and the media.
- Serve as the ASBCA's Designated Agency Ethics Official
- Provide authoritative written and verbal advice on complex ethical issues and conflicts of interest
- Administer the agency's ethics training program
- Review and certify Public Financial Disclosure forms (OGF278); Confidential Financial Disclosure Forms (SF-450)
Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the qualification requirements and the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. KSAs:
1.) Expert level skill providing guidance and advice on complex legal matters based on seasoned judgment and legal research. 2.) Expert level skill in making findings of fact and legal determinations in legal proceedings.
3.) Extensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information (FOIA) Program. 4.) Experience serving as an Ethics Official and Program Manager. 5.) Experience serving in a supervisory/managerial capacity. NOTE: Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level will be evaluated to determine if they possess a high/expert degree of knowledge of the above KSAs.
NOTICE OF VETERANÂ'S PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Army considers veteranÂ's preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the type of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov )
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants currently employed as an attorney by the federal government must have completed one year of time-in-grade at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled.
The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:
Education : An applicant 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)
Bar Membership: Applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Experience: For GS-14/15 or equivalent- Applicant must have three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience.
Other Requirements:
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Must file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement
Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
Background and or security investigation required
Drug Test Required
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualification requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment to include use of Telework and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf. In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall 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 under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .) To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Â"Other RequirementsÂ" link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. PCS costs are not authorized
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This career will be started on: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:18:48 GMT
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