Attorney-Advisor (Labor)
Location: Fort Lee, Virginia
Description: Department of the Army is currently seeking to employ Attorney-Advisor (Labor) right now, this occupation will be placed in Virginia. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Works under the administrative supervision of the Chief of Administrative Law. Incumbent makes decisions or takes action for the Staff Judge Advocate concerni! ng civilian personnel and labor issues, government ethics, and other designated areas requiring negotiation and prompt decisions. Works independently in planning the approaches and methods used.
About the Position: Serves as an Attorney for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Incumbent will serve as primary provider of legal counsel and representation in labor and employment law matters for supervisors or managers, and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.
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U.S. Citizens
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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DUTIES:
You will serve as an Attorney- Advisor (Labor) for Fort Lee and tenant activities providing legal advice on civilian personnel law, employment discrimination law and all labor relations matters. Practice preventive law by informing management of impact of changes in civilian personnel/labor law. Advise supervisors/managers on settlement! of cases, appeals and EEO complaints and advising/participati! ng in management negotiating teams before/during union contract negotiations. Represent the Command in administrative hearings before mediators, arbitrators, investigators and Administrative Judges. Assist the U.S. Attorney's Office in litigating civilian personnel/labor relations/EEO civil actions in U.S. District Court and Federal appellate courts. Perform research in connection with cases to analyze factual and legal issues and determine additional facts needed and applicable legal sources. Prepare documents and make factual/legal presentations. May also be required to provide advice and prepare legal opinions on questions of administrative and civil law pertaining to the operations of military installations, including interpreting federal and state laws affecting the operation of the installation, its residents and employees. Assist information managers in compiling, reviewing and screening agency documents related to employment issues in response to FOIA or Privacy Act! requests. Manages confidential financial information disclosure program for over 300 civilian employees.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Click on link below to view qualification standard. Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position.
KSAs: 1) Knowledge, skills, and ability to manage a caseload associated with labor law (including civilian personnel, employment discrimination, and labor law matters), government ethics and general administrative law. 2) Knowledge of Federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures relating to Administrative and Civil Law. 3) Ability to interpret and apply statutory, regulatory, and procedural requirements to unusually difficult and complicated issues impacting the ARMY/DOD. 4) Ability to interpret and apply current ca! se law reflecting the judicial philosophy used in the interpretation an! d application of the law to a given set of facts and circumstances that may be highly complex and/or a case of first impressions. 5) Ability to analyze issues and exercise independent judgment in a time effective manner. 6) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
NOTICE OF VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Army considers veteran'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 types 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: Applicants currently employed as an attorney by the federal government must have completed one year of time-in-grade at the next lower band/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 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: An applicant must currently be a member in go! od standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, Dist! rict of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Experience: Applicant must have two 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.
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- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Personn el security investigation is required.
- Must file an annual financial statement.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre- Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- You may claim Military Spouse Preference
- To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supp! lemental data must clearly show your entitlement.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application.
- One-year probationary period may be required.
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
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 and alternate work schedules
- Paid employment related training and education
- Possible student loan! repayment
- Payment of licenses, certification, and academic de! grees as applicable
- Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
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• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) a! ppointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 15 percent.
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This occupation will be started on: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:52:29 GMT
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