- Position Title
- ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- KS-11947970-AR-23-200 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 8, 2023 to Sunday, October 8, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Current nationwide military/prior members willing and eligible to become National Guard members. Are you a current military or prior member willing and eligible to become a National Guard member?
Preferences
1.
Do you currently hold the rank of O2 through O4, or held this rank at the time of separation, etc?
2.
Are you a current member of the Kansas Army National Guard or current or prior military member willing and eligible to become a member of the Kansas Army National Guard?
Assessment 1
Please answer the following multiple choice questions to the best of your knowledge.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade and possess the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behavior?
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
- Knowledgeable of military and civilian laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures;
- Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communications;
- Skilled interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening;
- Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
- Ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively;
- Ability to organize thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects; and
- Skilled in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws.
2.
Do you possess at least 12 months work experiences as a professional Attorney Advisor and possess the following experience? Knowledgeable of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard mission requirements. Competent in providing legal interpretation and guidance to managers and senior leaders on United States Code Title 32 § 709, National Guard Program. Able to recognize and identify complex constitutional, state-federal, and military-civilian jurisidictional issues frequently associated with the organization and administration of the Title 32 National Guard, and articulate them in the appropriate forum or context. Competent in providing legal interpretation and guidance to managers and senior leaders on 10 United States Code, and the state equivalent to the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice. Experienced in conducting legal research in connection with cases pending administrative hearings, trials before courts of original jurisdiction, or arguments in appellate courts. Experienced in addressing legal questions referred by administrative officials of the employing agency, such as questions concerning the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, and regulations as they pertain to contracts, claims, or other legal instruments involving private business, state, local, national, or foreign governments. Experienced in addressing questions regarding the effects of provisions of proposed legislation or proposed changes in agency policies or regulations.
3.
Do you possess a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree in law issued by an ABA- accredited law school; and, must be admitted to practice law in the highest court of any U.S. state, commonwealth, territory or the District of Columbia?
Must provide supporting documentation to your application.
Must provide supporting documentation to your application.
4.
Have you completed one of the following Judge Advocate Courses?
As an Officer in the Army National Guard JAG Corps, must have completed the 14-week Judge Advocate General Basic Course.
As an Officer in the Air National Guard, must have completed the nine-week Judge Advocate Staff Course.
Must provide to your application a DD214 or other training completion certificate to support your claim.
As an Officer in the Army National Guard JAG Corps, must have completed the 14-week Judge Advocate General Basic Course.
As an Officer in the Air National Guard, must have completed the nine-week Judge Advocate Staff Course.
Must provide to your application a DD214 or other training completion certificate to support your claim.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Do you have experience reviewing contracts, procurement actions and real property matters involving federal funds for legal sufficiency?
6.
Do you have experience serving as a claims officer for an agency? Preparing claims reports for the processing of claims by the appropriate claims office?
7.
Do you possess experience providing professional legal advice and opinions, both written and oral, on issues arising from federal laws and regulations or concerning the federal mission of the National Guard.
8.
Do you have experience preparing litigation reports, briefs, pleadings, and other papers associated with civil litigation?
9.
Do you have experience participating in negotiations involving contracts, acquisitions, and real property matters, drafting contracts, agreements and real property documents?
10.
Do you possess experience reviewing Reports of Survey, Line of Duty determinations and similar administrative proceedings for legal sufficiency?
11.
Do you have experience reviewing technician collective bargaining agreements for legal sufficiency? Upon designation by the State Adjutant General, may participate in collective bargaining as a member of the management negotiating team.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
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 or 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 canceled; 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.