Summary About the Position: This position is located at U.S. Army Military District of Washington (USAMDW) and Joint Task Force - National Capitol Region (JTF-NCR), Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA), Fort McNair, District of Columbia. 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. Responsibilities Supervises plans, and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work. Liaisons and provides direct support regarding administrative investigations and adverse military personnel actions to the U.S. Army Headquarters Brigade and HQDA Principals for matters arising under the MDW General Court-Martial Convening Authority. Responsible for a variety of complex legal issues arising with the command any other issues arising in support of Command’s executive agency for DA and DoD functions. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of the employees. Gives advice, counsel, and instructions to the individual employees on both work and administrative matters. Periodically reviews job descriptions of subordinates to maintain currency and accuracy. Reviews organizational posture of the Division and makes recommendations to higher level supervisors for improvements in organizational features, structuring of positions and work methods to achieve maximum efficiency and utilization of resources. Recommends promotions and assignments involving Division positions. Evaluates the performance of subordinates and establishes/negotiates employee performance standards. Serves as Special Advisor to the Deputy Commander (Tier 1 SES), JTF-NCR on all matters related to civilian personnel, and federal employment and labor law. Subject matter expert on federal labor and employment and civilian personnel laws and provides direct legal counsel to the JTF-NCR Deputy Commander and senior civilian on these matters. Supports JTF-NCR Joint Operations Center (JOC) during exercises, crises and national Special Security events. Responsible for initiating, recommending and executing the Secretary of the Army’s standards of conduct program for the JTF-NCR/MDW, under the authority delegated from the Designated Agency Ethics Official (Army General Counsel). Coordinates with Inspectors General, personnel offices, and administrative offices to assist in accomplishing the functions set out in JER 1-413, 1-414, and 1-415 Ensures that installation ethics program is current and in compliance with OGE and JER standards. Legal counsel for special tasks, duties, or projects, short or long term, as may be directed and authorized by legal offices or other components of higher commands and formally or informally tasked to MDW and, where applicable, accepted by MDW SJA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Ability to supervise or lead others. Ability to supervise and lead a small legal team comprised of military and civilian personnel. Ability to analyze thoroughly and solve a wide variety of complex legal problems. Ability to analyze and provide advice on a wide variety of administrative and civil law issues pertaining to management of Army installations. Ability to analyze, formulate legal opinions, provide advice, and represent the agency on general administrative and civil law matters. Knowledge of Government ethics laws and regulations. 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 a member in good standing with 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. 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. 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. Additional Information PLEASE NOTE THAT REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION, TIME IN GRADE, AND EXPERIENCE MAY BE WAIVED BY THE APPLICABLE AUTHORITY AND THE REQUIREMENTS SHOULD NOT DETER ANY INDIVIDUAL FROM APPLYING FOR THE POSITION. 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. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Professional Services Career Field position to the Army Legal Functional Community. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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. May be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations, including an advanced in hire, for candidates new to Federal service or who would otherwise qualified, may be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized.