ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

JobSummary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL), The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the full-time professional legal adviser and support to the Adjutant General, the Commander of federally recognized Army and Air National Guards, and state/territory unique public defense or safety structures.

LowGrade

14

HighGrade

14

PromotionPotential

14

SubAgencyName

Virgin Islands National Guard

OrganizationCodes

AR/ARNG

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• nguard

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• As a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) ,GS - 0905- 14, you will: Assures that both Adjutant General, head of the state military department and staff elements receive the best possible legal advice and recommendations for actions. Responsible for preventive law, which requires foreseeing potential issues, taking proactive action to deflect, and resolving the concern. Must be fully knowledgeable of Department of Defense (DoD), service, NGB, state policies and operations, and local policies in order to recognize potential issues and problems before they arise, and to provide meaningful input into appropriate resolutions. Reviews state National Guard operations, and takes necessary action where required, to assure competent functioning. Assures that policy guidance from DoD, NGB, service departments, and state decisions on legal and policy concerns are understood and carried out as intended. Oversees, drafts, and reviews all federal contracts from RFP to post-award for legal sufficiency prior to submission to US Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO). Assures that contractual documents are prepared in a legally acceptable manner, considering laws and regulations. Advises contracting officers on contract terminations and bid protests. Furnishes legal advice regarding the application of restrictions and limitations contained in authorization and appropriation acts, and related legislation as they affect the state NG. Advises on legal aspects of all federal and state legislative matters affecting the state NG and provides upon request, information for federal and state legislative committees, hearings, and investigations. Advises and reports on requests for release of state NG information, records, and appearance of personnel in litigation involving state NG as an interested party, or when required by the court to provide documents or testimony. Has primary responsibility for handling regulatory Notices of Violations for environmental violations and assisting the State's attorney General with environmental litigation Assures that no conflicts of interest exist, and as the Deputy Standards of Conduct official/Ethics Provides ethics training upon request, and when required by law or regulation. Oversees and administers the state NG military justice program. This includes overseeing AR 15-6investigations, Commander Directed Investigations, commander inquiries, courts martial, non-judicial punishment, issuing warrants, general officer memorandum of reprimand, letter of reprimand, letters of counseling, withdrawal of federal recognition, administrative discharge boards, AGR curtailments, and other state and federal administrative military matters. Oversees and administers the federally mandated investigations for NG servicemember suicides and unrestricted reports of sexual assault by or against NG service members. This includes coordinating with appointed investigating officers, civilian law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorney offices, NGB Office of Complex Investigations, special victims' counsels, trial defense services; advising victim and perpetrator commands; Renders opinions concerning conflicts of interest and the Joint Ethics Regulation on all aspects of civilian personnel employment. Assists in preparation of administrative charges, and advises on subsequent disciplinary actions arising from prohibited activities. Evaluates proposed legislation and state NG regulations and issuances in terms of foreseeable effect on state NG programs, policies, procedures, regulations, and methods of operation. Acts as trial attorney for employment related administrative hearings, investigations, and litigation for state NG. Appears before investigators, examiners, and Administrative law judges, representing state NG at the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity commission Federal Labor Relations Authority. Formulates and proposes state NG's litigation strategy and legal position on issues of first impression involving interpretation and application of laws, regulations and policy issuances. Confers with, guides, and advises other DOD, service, NG, and state attorneys general lawyers concerning litigation strategy, dispute resolution, and defense of state NG. Incumbent serves as state NG contract and fiscal law counsel. Incumbent further provides authoritative interpretation and application of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation; and reviews proposed contracts for legal sufficiency. Reviews and processes AR 15-6, command directed investigations and other investigations relating to contractual/fiscal issues. Provides overall review that contracting procedures are up to date on changes in law and regulations. Assures that all contract claims are processed in a timely and correct manner. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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.

Requirements

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12933504 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

WhatToExpectNext

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade. Education, certifications or licensures. 2. Other supporting documents: Must be an active member of the bar in good standing in any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.abc.army.mil/

OtherInformation

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

joyce.b.richardson4.mil@army.mil

AgencyContactPhone

340-712-7717

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

AdjudicationType