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Position Title: General Attorney
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: CERL234142733894 Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, July 7, 2023 to Monday, August 7, 2023

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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)

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. 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

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

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in this General Attorney position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Your resume and the responses you provide to this occupational 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. (Select One)

A. I have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.). (NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS A REQUIREMENT FOR NON-CORPS OF ENGINEERS ATTORNEYS: A copy of your official transcripts is required in your application package for verification. Failure to provide your official transcripts will make you ineligible for this position).

B. Yes, I have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). However, I am a current USACE Attorney and I am not required to provide a copy of my official transcripts.

C. 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. (Select One)

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.(NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS A REQUIREMENT FOR NON-CORPS OF ENGINEERS ATTORNEYS: A copy of your current certification is required with your application package. Failure to provide the required documentation will make you ineligible for this position).

B. I am a current USACE Attorney and I am not required to provide a copy of my current certification.

C. 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 your ability to perform the work of an General Attorney at the GS-14 grade level equivalent in the Federal service. (Select One)

A. I possess three 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 does not meet the requirements noted in item 3.A.

4. THE FOLLOWING IS A REQUIREMENT FOR NON-CORPS OF ENGINEERS ATTORNEYS. You must provide three letters of reference from members of the bar dated within 12 months of the opening date of the announcement. Failure to provide the required documentation will make you ineligible for this position).

As required, have you provided three references from members of the bar dated within 12 months of the opening of this announcement? CURRENT UNITED STATES CORPS OF ENGINEERS ATTORNEYS PLEASE SELECT OPTION "C. N/A" RESPONSE (Select One)

A. Yes

B. No

C. N/A, I am a current United States Corps of Engineers Attorney.

5. THE FOLLOWING IS A REQUIREMENT FOR NON-CORPS OF ENGINEERS ATTORNEYS. Have you provided one (1) legal writing sample demonstrating your ability to effectively practice law? (NOTE: Examples of writing skills include legal briefs, memoranda, or letters. The examples should total no more than ten pages. Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are acceptable.) CURRENT UNITED STATES CORPS OF ENGINEERS ATTORNEYS PLEASE SELECT OPTION "C. N/A" RESPONSE. (Select One)

A. Yes

B. No

C. N/A, I am a current United States Corps of Engineers Attorney.

6. 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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