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Position Title: Attorney-Adviser (General)
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: NEFU190578429301 Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 to Tuesday, October 22, 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)

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. This position requires the favorable completion of a basic background investigation before entering position. Are you able to complete a favorable background investigation?

A. Yes

B. No

2. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of a maximum of 10% of the time as assigned. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position requires the incumbent to possess Fitness to Practice Statement.

Fitness to Practice Statement - A sworn (notarized) statement from you that your fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction to the best of your knowledge, or if either has been challenged, a sworn (notarized) statement concerning the facts and circumstances, together with any explanation that you may 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.1746). The Fitness to Practice Statement must be submitted by all applicants to include attorneys currently appointed to positions under ANY qualifying authority of the Judge Advocate General, Army, Chief Counsel, Army Engineers, Command Counsel, Army Materiel Command or General Counsel, Army (including active duty Army Judge Advocates).

Do you possess a fitness to practice statement?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Applicant must be a current member in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of a State, Territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Are you a current member in good standing as defined?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a two year probationary period?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a Attorney Adviser (General) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.

1. Applicants for Attorney positions must be graduates of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of the applicant's graduation.

A. I have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the Americana Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B or JD). (Note: Applicants must submit/attach a copy of their Law School Transcript. Photocopies of documents are acceptable when applying but official documents must be furnished for final consideration, if selected for the position, and furnished before entering on duty.)

B. I have not successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

2. Applicants must be a current member in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of a State, Territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

A. I am a current member in good standing of the bar of a State, Territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of a certificate showing they 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 by the candidate that his or her 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 the applicant may 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. 1746). This statement and certificate must be submitted/attached with your application/resume and dated within 3 months of the date your application/resume is submitted/attached.

B. I am not a current member in good standing of the bar of a State, Territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Attorney-Adviser (General) at the GS-12 grade level equivalent in the Federal service

A. I possess two years of professional legal experience, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position acquired after being admitted to the bar. Note: Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advance law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience. You must provide transcripts if using education in lieu of experience.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Attorney-Adviser (General) at the GS-13 grade level equivalent in the Federal service.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

5. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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