Supv Attorney-adviser - Houston, United States - US United States Army Installation Management Command

US United States Army Installation Management Command
US United States Army Installation Management Command
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Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


  • Serves as Chief responsible for, the delivery of quality legal support services in all areas of appropriated and Non appropriated fund procurement, civilian personnel labor law, commercial activities (CA), environmental law, and military law.
  • Supervises division personnel and ensures compliance with SJA policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
  • Ensures the operation of an effective system of internal controls by periodically reviewing internal control measures and initiating needed revisions and by conducting vulnerability assessments on at least a biennial basis.
  • In the area of administrative law, acts as the Command's representative for civil litigation except those cases which are processed under Army claims regulations.
  • Interprets and advises on laws, regulations, and directives pertaining to such areas as the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Privacy Act, fiscal statutes, environmental laws and regulations, standards of conduct, and conflicts of interest
  • Supervises and conducts legal research and writes opinions on diverse procurement matters such as contract changes, equitable adjustments, protests, disputes, determinations, funding, conflicts of interest, irregular purchases, etc.
  • Supervises and assists the labor counselor in providing advice and assistance to the Civilian Personnel Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Office, and other installation activities on a wide variety of labor law and related matters.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • A two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for access for the duration of employment.
  • This position may require the incumbent to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive R.
  • This position requires the incumbent to maintain active bar membership, 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.

Qualifications:


Who May Apply:
US Citizens

  • 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.

Qualification Requirements:
The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:

  • Experience: In addition to the requirements above, applicants for the GS
  • 14 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.

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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.-
Education:
Additional information:


  • 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.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Credit for prior nonFederal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized.
  • Benefits
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