SUPV ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

at U.S. Army Sustainment Command in Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary About the Position: This position is located at Rock Island Arsenal, IL. 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 Serves as the primary legal advisor and Legal Center point of contact for the Commander/Deputy of the Joint Munitions Command (MC) and JMC senior leaders, on issues affecting mission, operations, production, and relations with external entities. Responsible for providing legal guidance and staff supervision in the areas of Procurement, Contract Litigation, Procurement Fraud, Fiscal Law, and other areas. Performs independently, on their own initiative, without preliminary instruction or technical guidance, in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Routinely briefs senior leaders at the General Officer/SES level Advises on all legal aspects of the ammunition enterprise, to include but not limited to operations, acquisitions, and fiscal law, as well as commercial utilization of ammunition plants/depots. Provides support and technical oversight for the JMC installation attorneys, including support for actions being worked through HQ JMC. Provides legal advice and assistance on formation, negotiation, administration, and termination of contracts which may involve unique, complex, or unprecedented legal issues. Exercises technical and administrative supervision over assigned employees involved in various fields of law. Advises on the interpretation of laws, including the Competition in Contracting Act and the Procurement Integrity Act, and regulations as applicable to the various procurements. Monitors and coordinates all criminal, civil, contractual, and administrative remedies for each significant case of fraud or corruption arising out of any activity with the Procurement Fraud Advisor. Defends the Army’s interests in protests, contract disputes, and other litigation, working with AMC, Department of Army, and Department of Justice attorneys. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Current and former Federal employees and 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: Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing guidance on highly technical and complex legal issues, including but not limited to issues in Procurement, Contract Litigation, Procurement Fraud and Fiscal Law. Ability to use strategic leadership to mentor other attorneys, clients, and staff; to accomplish identified goals of the organization; to boost overall morale and provide a supportive work environment for all employees. Demonstrated skill in providing legal advice and support to all echelons of leadership and staff, including but not limited to issues in Procurement, Contract Litigation, Procurement Fraud and Fiscal Law for multiple years at a high grade/rank/equivalent level. Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs. Demonstrated ability to work well with clients and colleagues at every echelon and in other areas of practice, as well as the ability to keep leadership appropriately informed on key issues. Has demonstrated ability in supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and access for multiple years in the workplace. Qualification Requirements: The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration: 1) Education: Assignments require the first professional law degree (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.)). Applicants for initial appointment into attorney positions must be graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of the applicant’s graduation. The Army General Counsel may make an exception upon a showing that a candidate possesses superior qualifications and that no well-qualified candidates from accredited law schools are available. 2) Bar Membership: Applicants must be active members in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of a State, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 3) Professional Legal Experience GS-15: 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. 4) Time in Grade (current Federal employees): Candidates selected for advancement will normally have completed at least one year of service that is one grade lower than the position to be filled. The selecting official may request a waiver of the one year requirement in cases where hardship or inequity exists. 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 To ensure compliance with Army Materiel Command (AMC), we will consider internal candidates to the agency that are qualified by AMC before considering external applicants (all US Citizens). 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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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.