Summary

This position is in the Excepted Service. Selection under this appointment does not confer civil service competitive status.

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will provide supervisory personnel management responsibilities of the Division's civilian attorneys and paralegal.

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Internal to Agency means current, permanent Air Force Civilian Employees in the Competitive or Excepted Service. 30% Disabled and VEOA eligible veterans may apply.

Duties

The position covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO

As a SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans, organizes, and directs activities of the Civil, Transportation, and International Law division (CTI) of the USTRANSCOM Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (TCJA), ensuring the full range of the Division's scope of responsibility complies with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements, and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities of the Division's civilian attorneys and paralegal.
• Serves as DoD's center of transportation law expertise. Within CTI's areas of responsibility, provide, supervise, and manage the provision of legal advice to USTRANSCOM, component commands, and other DoD Components involved in any aspect of Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) operations.
• Represents USTRANSCOM on legal and regulatory issues to USTRANSCOM subordinate commands, other DoD Components, USG agencies, allies, international organizations, and industry.
• Manages USTRANSCOM's legislative program by drafting, submitting, advocating, and defending the Command's legislative initiatives from inception through enactment into law.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position is designated by the AF as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the AF Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of random drug testing
• Licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth is a condition of employment
• Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service (visit www.sss.gov for more information)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Application materials must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date.
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
• OVERTIME: Occasionally
• RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES: May be authorized
• FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is telework eligible on a regular and recurring basis in accordance to agency policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Top Secret (SS/ SCI) security clearance
• Financial Disclosure: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually
• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606

Qualifications

Qualification standards for attorney positions may be found in DoD Directive 1442.2, "Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys" at DoD Instruction 1442.02, September 30, 2010 (whs.mil).

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience relates to how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your resume must show you have the experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level.

• An advanced law degree with specialization in international law is strongly desired, but not required.
• Supervisory experience is strongly desired, but not required.

Education

You must be a graduate from an ABA-accredited law school, and be in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar.

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/approved.html

AND

Possess a Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position. A copy of college transcripts must be submitted with your application.

NOTE: Failure to provide a copy of law school transcripts and proof of membership in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Assignments require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and, for assignment within the Department of Defense, OGC, or DLSA, active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. The Military Departments may also extend the requirement for active bar membership to assignment of civilian attorneys within their respective Departments.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

• Benefits
  
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Veteran's Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring.

All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the qualifications and other basic requirements.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  The following documents are REQUIRED:
  
  1. Your resume:
  
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
  
  2. Transcripts:
  
  
  • This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript.
  • We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.
  • Please review your transcripts carefully before submitting as not all that are obtained via a web-based transcript retrieval site contain the name of the school issuing the degree. If the name of the school awarding the degree is not clearly listed, the transcript will not be accepted.
  
  3. Statement regarding your bar status and standing:
  
  
  • Proof of membership in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico must be submitted with your application. In the event a Certificate of Good Standing from your bar is not available prior to the deadline for submission of your application, a copy of your bar membership card may be submitted. However, a Certificate of Good Standing will be required by the hiring Agency.
  
  
  4. Veteran's Documents (if applicable):
  
  
  • There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of 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.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
  
  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
  
  Phone
  
  614-692-2646
  
  Email
  
  DHRS-D-TRANSCOM@DLA.MIL
  
  Address
  
  TRANSCOM
  
  508 Scott Drive
  
  Bldg 1900 E
  
  Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
  
  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.
  
  A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
  
  This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED:

1. Your resume:

• Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
• For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Transcripts:

• This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript.
• We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.
• Please review your transcripts carefully before submitting as not all that are obtained via a web-based transcript retrieval site contain the name of the school issuing the degree. If the name of the school awarding the degree is not clearly listed, the transcript will not be accepted.

3. Statement regarding your bar status and standing:

• Proof of membership in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico must be submitted with your application. In the event a Certificate of Good Standing from your bar is not available prior to the deadline for submission of your application, a copy of your bar membership card may be submitted. However, a Certificate of Good Standing will be required by the hiring Agency.

4. Veteran's Documents (if applicable):

• There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Agency contact information



USTRANSCOM Servicing Team

Phone

614-692-2646

Email

DHRS-D-TRANSCOM@DLA.MIL

Address

TRANSCOM

508 Scott Drive

Bldg 1900 E

Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357

US

Next steps

If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request