Job summary

About the Position: THIS POSITION IS WITH OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL -DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL, ENVIRONMENT & CIVIL WORKS LOCATED AT THE PENTAGON. If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy this position.

Major duties

Advise Army Secretariat and other Army officials, with minimal oversight by the Deputy General Counsel (Civil Works and Environment) Identify legal problems, performs legal review and research, and prepares legal opinions, usually final, providing answers, solutions and advice concerning such problems. Participate at high levels in the organization formulation of policies and program initiatives having Army-wide and national significance. Assist in establishing the organization litigation position in cases which may impact programs and missions wide. Ensure coordination of litigation positions with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other Federal Agencies. Advise on all matters affecting the organization legislative proposals, drafts legislation in support of the organization programs. Knowledge of and experience as a legal advisor in the areas of Federal environmental laws and regulations (including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), CEQ NEPA regulations, the Endangered Species Act). Knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Act, the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Knowledge of Federal real property laws and regulations (including Base Realignment and Closure laws, regulations and policies, and associated Federal regulations). Knowledge of applicable to real property management (i.e., the Federal Management Regulation or FMR). Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act, and Federal principles of contract and fiscal law.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. KSA's: Skill in identifying and researching highly technical and complex legal issues. Skill in providing legal, technical, and policy guidance. Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs. Qualification Requirements: The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration: Education Requirements: Position requires the possession of the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) AND active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Applicants for initial appointment into attorney positions within the Department of Army must be graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of the applicant's graduation. As indicated below, a law school transcript must be submitted with your application materials. Bar Membership: Applicants must currently be a member in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. As noted below, proof of such membership and good standing must be submitted with your application materials. Experience: In addition to the requirements above, applicants for the GS-15 or equivalent Attorney positions must also possess 3 years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Time in Grade: The Qualifying Authorities (QA's) will make a determination as to the applicability of time in grade based on the requirements of the position. If you are currently employed as an attorney by the Federal government you must have completed one year 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 level as the position being filled. 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 Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (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. The SF 15 will identify the supporting documentation required along with the list of the types of 10-point preference. The SF 15 is available from the OPM at https://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/sf/.

Education

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume and supporting documents) 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. Veteran's preference requirements do not apply to attorney positions in the excepted service, however the principles of veteran's preference will be followed to the extent which is administratively feasible.