Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• As an Attorney-Adviser (General), you will be responsible for the following duties: If selected at the GS-12 or GS-13 levels, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity. Serves as an Associate Counsel advising on multiple legal specialties. Portfolio and daily workload will be assigned based on office workload to support office needs. Provide legal services related to the DLA Disposition Services mission and professionals at all levels of the organization. Provide legal advice on a wide range of legal issues in the fields of federal surplus property management and sales, Contract Law, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Freedom of Information Act, International Law, Operational Law, Privacy Act and Standards of Conduct. Prepares and/or reviews responses to Congressional, Government Accountability (GAO), and Inspectors General requests. Responsible for drafting and editing legal opinions, legal memoranda, and confidential guidance involving complex legal issues, requiring precise interpretation of Federal, State, and International law and agreements. Serves as legal adviser to contracting officers and other managers in all matters related to sale of surplus government personal property and acquisition of supplies and services for DLA.

Qualification Summary

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 1) The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.); 2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment. 3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements: To Qualify at the GS-12 Level, one of the following requirements must be satisfied: a. Two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. b. The second professional law degree (LL.M.) plus 1 year of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. c. An attorney without experience may, in unusual cases, be employed at the GS-12 or equivalent level provided the individual has advanced educational attainments substantially beyond those required for work at the GS-11 or equivalent level, and his or her education clearly indicates ability to perform work of the type to be assigned. To Qualify at the GS-13 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 2 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. To Qualify at the GS-14 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation. The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level. PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS: The following factors will be used to evaluate the suitability of candidates for this position: Knowledge and experience in a wide range of Office of General Counsel practice areas. that may include Federal Surplus Property law and sales, Contract Law, Employment Law, Environmental Law, FOIA, International Law, Operational Law, Privacy Act and Standards of Conduct. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in communicating with senior officials. Analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem solving. Excellent legal and business judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with clients and colleagues. Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.

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