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Position Title: GENERAL ATTORNEY
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: CERH248437347762D Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 to Monday, March 11, 2024

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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)

Thank you for your interest in a General Attorney, GS-0905-13, position with the 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.

This section will be used to determine if you possess the education required to qualify for a General Attorney GS-0905-13 position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

1. For the statements below, select the answer that best describes your level of education. Select only one letter for this question. If more than one response is selected or if the question is left blank, IT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

A. I have successfully completed a full course of study in a Law School accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). (You must submit a copy of your transcripts.)

B. My education is not described in A above.

This section will be used to determine if you possess the certification required to qualify for a General Attorney GS-0905-13 position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

2. For the statements below, select the answer that best describes your Bar Certification. Select only one letter for this question. If more than one response is selected or if the question is left blank, IT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

A. I am currently a member in good standing of a Bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (You must submit a copy of your current certification.)

B. I am not currently a member of a bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience required to be considered well qualified for a General Attorney GS-0905-13 position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

3. For the statements below, select the answer that best describes your level of experience. Select only one letter for this question. If more than one response is selected or if the question is left blank, IT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

A. I have two (2) or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the Bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Examples of this experience include: (1) analyze facts, ascertain law and give opinions, articulating facts and legal issues; (2) explain legal principles and identify alternative courses of action; (3) advise Program or Project Manager, Contracting Officer, or other manager or supervisor: (a) on all aspects of procurement process to include drafting special agreements or unusual contracting clauses; (b) on NEPA, ESA, CZMA or other aspects of environmental law; (c) on the civilian personnel system and all aspects of handling issues of conduct, performance, and EEO, or organized labor unions in the federal sector; and (d) on regulation under the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act; and (4) prepare litigation reports and draft pleadings and other legal documents required by the Department of Army and Department of Justice in various federal courts or administrative forums. (Experience must be documented in your resume.)

B. In addition to the first law degree (LLB or JD), I have a second professional law degree, such as an LLM, which I may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience, and I have one (1) or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the Bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Examples of this experience include: (1) analyze facts, ascertain law and give opinions, articulating facts and legal issues; (2) explain legal principles and identify alternative courses of action; (3) advise Program or Project Manager, Contracting Officer, or other manager or supervisor: (a) on all aspects of procurement process to include drafting special agreements or unusual contracting clauses; (b) on NEPA, ESA, CZMA or other aspects of environmental law; (c) on the civilian personnel system and all aspects of handling issues of conduct, performance, and EEO, or organized labor unions in the federal sector; and (d) on regulation under the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act; and (4) prepare litigation reports and draft pleadings and other legal documents required by the Department of Army and Department of Justice in various federal courts or administrative forums. (Experience must be documented in your resume.)

C. My professional legal experience is not described in either A or B above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. I have experience applying Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures including research, analysis, and effectively advise in complex areas of Federal law in at least three of the following for a minimum of 2 years:

a) Federal Government procurement
b) Civil Works programs and authorities;
c) environmental law;
d) civilian personnel and employment law, and labor-management relations;
e) USACE Regulatory program;
f) administrative law (including employee ethics, information law, and fiscal law);
g) litigation;
h) Federal Indian law;
i) non-contract claims; and
j) hazardous waste remediation law.

A. Yes

B. No

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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