- Position Title
- ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)
- Agency
- Air Force Materiel Command
- Announcement Number
- 6Z-Hill-10919805-047149-LMM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
Preferences
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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:
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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.
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Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity?
4.
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?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
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?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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.
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.
2.
This position requires a 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.
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I am able and willing to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report as required by this position on a recurring basis.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General), NH-0905-IV. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Attorney Advisor (General Law) at the NH-0905-IV pay band or equivalent grade level in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
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
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Offer authoritative legal opinions on complex problems arising during all phases of contracting, including solicitation, funding, negotiation, award, administration, and termination of contracts.
3.
Ensure documents conform to laws, regulations, and policies.
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Draft special clauses for contracts when circumstances warrant.
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Assess and evaluate for legal compliance, legal sufficiency, and/or advisability, command and local policies and practices, propose actions and decisions, official conduct and authority, commercial transactions, draft documents and publications, investigations, response to inquiries, public statements, plans, and initiatives.
6.
Evaluate claims by and against the government, assess legal risk, and recommend disposition.
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Research, analyze, and interpret federal, state, and local law, administrative decisions, case law, and legal opinions.
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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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Consistent with professional responsibility standards, formulate and deliver legal advice and counsel through oral and written opinions.
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Prepare cases for litigation, provide legal support during litigation, and, when designated, represent in judicial or administrative proceedings.
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Supports other attorneys and legal offices in preparation 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.
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.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.