Attorney-Adviser (General)
Who May Apply:
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration. 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 requirements. Education:
Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (LLB or JD). Bar membership:
Applicants must be a current member in good standing of the bar of a State, Territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (NOTE:
You must attach a copy of a certificate or other evidence showing you are a current member in good standing with the bar of a State, Territory of the US, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, together with a sworn (notarized) statement that your fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction, OR if either has been challenged, a sworn (notarized) statement concerning the facts and circumstances together with any explanation you deem appropriate may be submitted. As an alternative to a sworn (notarized) statement, a declaration under penalty of perjury may be submitted in the following format:
I declare (or certify, verify or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct.executed on (Date).(Your Signature). (28 U.S.C. 746). This statement and certificate or other evidence showing you are in good standing with the Bar must be attached with your application and dated within 3 months of the date of your submitted application.) PLEASE NOTE:
Official or unofficial law school transcript must be submitted with your resume. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, ALL APPLICANTS (CURRENT ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ATTORNEYS DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT ITEMS 1-4) MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:
(1) Official certificate or other evidence showing employee is in good standing with the Bar; (2) Sworn (notarized) statement that fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction; (3) List of References from three members of the Bar; (4) Official or unofficial law school transcript; (5) Copies of your most recent performance appraisal and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) (current federal employees only); (6) Relevant training, awards history, professional registration/licenses, if applicable, should be included in the content of the resume; (7) Writing sample which shall not exceed 10 pages total;(8) OF612, SF171 or resume demonstrating specialized experience applicable to the job. Specialized experience is defined as meeting all of the following:
(1) Knowledge and ability regarding federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to acquisition and contract claims and litigation; (2) Knowledge and ability regarding federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to environmental and regulatory law; (3) Knowledge and ability regarding litigation, administrative law, federal standards of conduct/ethics, employment law, labor relations, real estate, torts, Freedom of Information Act, and fiscal law; (4) Knowledge and ability to serve a as a legal advisor to a senior managers and project teams; to develop and implement innovative legal solutions to complex problems achieving organizational goals and objectives; and (5) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. VETERANS PREFERENCE INFORMATION:
There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Army considers veteran's preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (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. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov .) This is an excepted service position.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration. 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 requirements. Education:
Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (LLB or JD). Bar membership:
Applicants must be a current member in good standing of the bar of a State, Territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (NOTE:
You must attach a copy of a certificate or other evidence showing you are a current member in good standing with the bar of a State, Territory of the US, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, together with a sworn (notarized) statement that your fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction, OR if either has been challenged, a sworn (notarized) statement concerning the facts and circumstances together with any explanation you deem appropriate may be submitted. As an alternative to a sworn (notarized) statement, a declaration under penalty of perjury may be submitted in the following format:
I declare (or certify, verify or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct.executed on (Date).(Your Signature). (28 U.S.C. 746). This statement and certificate or other evidence showing you are in good standing with the Bar must be attached with your application and dated within 3 months of the date of your submitted application.) PLEASE NOTE:
Official or unofficial law school transcript must be submitted with your resume. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, ALL APPLICANTS (CURRENT ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ATTORNEYS DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT ITEMS 1-4) MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:
(1) Official certificate or other evidence showing employee is in good standing with the Bar; (2) Sworn (notarized) statement that fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction; (3) List of References from three members of the Bar; (4) Official or unofficial law school transcript; (5) Copies of your most recent performance appraisal and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) (current federal employees only); (6) Relevant training, awards history, professional registration/licenses, if applicable, should be included in the content of the resume; (7) Writing sample which shall not exceed 10 pages total;(8) OF612, SF171 or resume demonstrating specialized experience applicable to the job. Specialized experience is defined as meeting all of the following:
(1) Knowledge and ability regarding federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to acquisition and contract claims and litigation; (2) Knowledge and ability regarding federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to environmental and regulatory law; (3) Knowledge and ability regarding litigation, administrative law, federal standards of conduct/ethics, employment law, labor relations, real estate, torts, Freedom of Information Act, and fiscal law; (4) Knowledge and ability to serve a as a legal advisor to a senior managers and project teams; to develop and implement innovative legal solutions to complex problems achieving organizational goals and objectives; and (5) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. VETERANS PREFERENCE INFORMATION:
There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Army considers veteran's preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (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. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov .) This is an excepted service position.
- Department:
0905 Attorney - Salary Range:
$82,721 to $127,874 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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