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Position Title
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Agency
HQDA Field Operating Agencies and Staff Support Agencies
Announcement Number
NCHT207865301200D Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 to Wednesday, November 25, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

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

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. 

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Legal Administrative Specialist 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. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Legal Administrative Specialist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Budgets, plans, and executes contracts in support of legal operations and legal related special programs.
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3. Advise management in establishing sound organization structures to ensure effective use of manpower.
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4. Provides informal and formal training to enhance proficiency and improve the legal office's business processes.
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5. Formulate the development of general internal administrative procedures and policy.
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6. Assesses legal organization knowledge and performance and designs and leads development of solutions to knowledge gaps.
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7. Performs information management and systems integration, including protection of government information and attorney-client privileged information.
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8. Manage all personnel and physical security actions to ensure personnel is 100% operations and region abides to security requirements.
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9. Performs quality control and quality assurances activities in support of legal operations.
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10. Understanding of the procurement process and funding of organizations.
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11. Manages facilities, technology, and logistics in support of legal operations.
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12. Manages all aspects of training and continuing legal education, certification, administration, and readiness of personnel serving in multiple legal offices.
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13. Prepares legal documents such as discovery requests, motions, witness requests and lists, and expert requests for individual defense counsel.
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14. 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.
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