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Position Title
Attorney Advisor (General)
Agency
HQ USAF and Support Elements
Announcement Number
9L-HAF-10471605-521948-KEC Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 12, 2019 to Friday, April 26, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration. (limit characters)
2. I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a: (limit characters)
3. I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement. (limit characters)
4. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
5. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. I am able and willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) as a condition of employment. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am able and willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. Further, I am able and willing to sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP and understand I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
2. This position requires a Top Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service. (limit characters)
3. I am able and willing to submit to an extensive background investigation to verify my suitability for employment. (limit characters)
4. I am able and willing to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report as required by this position on a recurring basis. (limit characters)
5. I am able and willing to perform temporary duty at locations other than my permanent duty station which may include travel by military or commercial flights.
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6. I am able and willing to work an uncommon tour of duty (includes weekends, nights, or holidays), as required.
(limit characters)
7. Are you an active member in good standing of the Bar of any of the 50 States, U.S. territories, or the District of Columbia?
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8. Do you have a degree (J.D. or LL.B) from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association?
(limit characters)
9. Upon admission to the Bar, have you completed three or more years of professional experience in working with legal problems associated with relevant legal arenas?
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a ATTORNEY ADVISOR (GENERAL), NH-0905-IV. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describe your highest level of education and/or specialized experience as an ATTORNEY ADVISOR (GENERAL). Select only one letter. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Failure to respond to the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Utilizes and maintains current knowledge of and practices in the areas of administrative and general law, federal civilian and military personnel law, international and/or operations law, government ethics, and fiscal law.
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3. Participates on committees, working groups, and inter-disciplinary teams, and attends conferences and meetings with high-ranking officials from various government and non-governmental entities on matters relating to policy.
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4. Advocates positions and defends legal interests in meetings and negotiations with outside officials and entities, in order to reach agreements that permit the unconstrained execution of the Air Force mission and preserve command prerogatives.
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5. Researches, analyzes, and interprets federal, state, and local law, administrative decisions, case law, and legal opinions (limit characters)
6. Formulates and delivers legal advice and counsel through oral and written opinions consistent with professional responsibility standards.
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7. Ensures expert technical advice, interpretation, and review of administrative and general law which includes commercial sponsorship agreements, community partnership agreements, rules for Air Force websites, reviewing proposed changes to DoD and Air Force publications, quality force management, investigations, congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests, regulation review and interpretation, on-base private organizations and fundraising, command authorities and responsibilities, and a myriad of other legal issues.
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8. Works closely with management providing legal advice regarding personnel law to include all federal civilian and military personnel issues in the command.
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9. Advises on highly complex operational law matters such as: C-sUAS, base defense, use of force, weapons legal reviews, law of war, mission and exercise support involving advice on the law of war, rules of engagement, and command relationships.
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10. Provides professional legal opinion on government ethics law such as: conflict of interest, hosting and attending conferences, official travel and spouse travel at government expense, gifts to the Air Force, gifts to NAFIs, gifts to superiors, fundraising, interaction with non-Federal entities, political activities, disclosure of government information, wearing the Air Force uniform at off-base events, use of government resources (e.g., time, property, vehicles, postage, organizational coins and emblems, etc.), and other issues.
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11. Researches and advises on fiscal law matters to include the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
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12. Independently develops solutions to problems involving legal, factual and political questions which are novel in nature and without analogous precedent and which require an exceptionally high degree of original and creative legal endeavor.
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13. Assesses and evaluates for legal compliance, legal sufficiency, and/or advisability, local policies and practices, proposed actions and decisions, official conduct and authority, draft documents and publication, investigations, responses to inquiries, public statements, plans and initiatives.
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14. Supports other attorneys and legal offices in preparation for labor, employment, environmental, tort, or utility litigation, conducting investigations to obtain and preserve evidence, managing discovery, reviewing agency records for relevant material, interview or deposition of witnesses, preparation of motions and other procedural submissions, providing support for settlement discussions, and advising officials on actions and decisions related to the case.
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15. Proactively works with senior legal personnel in other military departments and government agencies, without supervision, on resolving mutual problems, negotiating agreements, and coordinating legal actions and policies.
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16. Prepares cases for litigation, provides legal support during litigation, and, when designated, represents the client in judicial or administrative proceedings.
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CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
17. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below. (limit characters)