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Position Title: Attorney Advisor
Agency: Small Business Administration
Announcement Number: 19-268-CL Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, September 5, 2019 to Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:

Current or former Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service;
Transfer or Reinstatement eligible

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. A copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

A. Yes

B. No

If you're a current or former Land Management employee, who worked in a term or temporary job, you may be eligible to apply to a merit promotion vacancy if you meet the following requirements and provide the required documentation. You must apply within two years of your last term or temporary job and meet all of the following conditions:

You worked for a land management agency. (The Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, The Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Reclamation)
Your job was a term or temporary job in the competitive service.
You worked for a land management agency for more than 24 months - it doesn't have to be continuous, as long as there's no break of two or more years.
You received acceptable performance ratings throughout your term or temporary employment.
You did not leave your job due to misconduct or performance.

If you meet these requirements you must submit your first and last SF-50 from each appointment as well as your performance appraisal for each appointment that makes us the 24 total months of employment with the Land Management agency. If you do not provide the required documentation you will be found ineligible for consideration under the Land Management eligibility.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Have you occupied a permanent position in which the full performance level (FPL) is equivalent to the FPL of the position being advertised?

ie: to be eligible for NonCompetitive consideration to a position being advertised at the GS-09, with an FPL of a GS-12, you must have previously held one of the following:

GS-09 with an FPL of GS-12,
GS-11 with an FPL of GS-12,
GS-12 - 15

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status and full performance level. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2);
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1); AND,
• full performance level (equivalent to the FPL of the position being advertised).

A. Yes

B. No

7. Are you eligible to apply under one of the following Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibilities:
30% Disabled Veterans;
Veterans Recruitment Authority (for positions GS-11 and below);
Military Spouses;
Certain former overseas employees;
Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers;
Schedule A, Individuals with Disabilities;
Foreign Service Employees

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documents. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; VA letter; Statement of Peace Corp Service, Schedule A letter, etc.

A. Yes

B. No

8. Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?

For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.

-OR-

Are you a current:

Postal Career Service Employee;
Postal Rate Commission Employee;
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?

For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.

A. Yes

B. No

9. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

A. Yes

B. No

Before applying you are encouraged to thoroughly read the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) for additional information regarding this vacancy.

1. I am eligible for consideration as a Schedule A, Excepted Service applicant. Schedule A Excepted Service applicants are persons who have attained a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.), plus one of the following:
One year of professional legal experience at the level of difficulty comparable to the GS-905-11; or two years of professional legal experience, one of which must be at the level of difficulty comparable to the GS-905-11;
OR
Second professional law degree (LL.M.) plus one year of professional legal experience at the level of difficulty comparable to the GS-905-11;
OR
One year of professional experience; plus superior law student work (academic standing in the upper 1/3 of the law school graduating class, high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, winning of a moot court competition with other law schools, significant work or achievement on the schools official law review, significant summer clerkship or other evidence of clearly superior achievement)

A. Yes

B. No

2. Select the one statement below that BEST describes your experience to meet the basic requirements for the GS-12 position.

A. I have completed one year of professional legal experience at the level of difficulty comparable to the GS-905-11 providing legal advice and assistance to clients and/or supervisors, and demonstrating experience in legal research, writing, and analysis.

B. I do not have any of the specialized experience listed above.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

3. Research complex materials and prepares factual presentations, render legal advice, and provide sound legal recommendations.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. Analyze a broad range of legal and factual issues, many of which are complex and present difficult/unique legal questions or factual issues in the interpretation or application of legislation, regulations, contracts, orders, decisions, opinions, and other legal documents.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

5. Interpret and insure consistent application of laws and regulations and provide sound legal recommendations.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

6. Interact with members of the bar, officials of affected agencies, and the public concerning legal matter before OHA

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

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