- Position Title
- Attorney-Advisor (General Administrative Law)
- Agency
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
- Announcement Number
- FLETC-DO-25-12704296 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 3, 2025 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a U.S. citizen?
All U.S. citizens are eligible.
All U.S. citizens are eligible.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
1.
All applicants must possess one of the following law degrees. Please provide a copy of your transcripts.
All applicants must possess one of the following law degrees. Please provide a copy of your transcripts.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Did you graduate from an accredited law school? Please submit copies of your transcripts.
3.
In order to be considered for this position you must be an active member of a state bar in good standing in every jurisdiction in which you are licensed of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and have a license to practice law. Provide a copy of your Bar memberships.
In order to be considered for this position you must be an active member of a state bar in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and in good standing in every jurisdiction in which you are licensed. Also, you must have a license to practice law. Provide a copy of your Bar memberships.
In order to be considered for this position you must be an active member of a state bar in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and in good standing in every jurisdiction in which you are licensed. Also, you must have a license to practice law. Provide a copy of your Bar memberships.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must possess specialized professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Do you possess specialized professional legal experience in excess of three years demonstrated by substantial legal writing and communication skills, conducting original legal research and legal analysis, providing advice for administrative law matters, providing technical review of proposed rules of practice and procedures for interpretation, and preparing reports and briefing papers on administrative law matters? At least one year must be equivalent to the GS-13 or higher.
Do you possess specialized professional legal experience in excess of three years demonstrated by substantial legal writing and communication skills, conducting original legal research and legal analysis, providing advice for administrative law matters, providing technical review of proposed rules of practice and procedures for interpretation, and preparing reports and briefing papers on administrative law matters? At least one year must be equivalent to the GS-13 or higher.
5.
To qualify at the GS-13 level you must possess specialized professional legal experience in excess of two years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position or two years of judicial clerkship.
Specialized professional legal experience in excess of two years demonstrated by substantial legal writing and communication skills; conducting original legal research and legal analysis; interpreting laws, statutes, regulations and/or rule-making documents; analyzing legal issues, identifying potential problems, and proposing solutions. At least one year must be equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service or higher.
Select the statement that best describes your background.
Specialized professional legal experience in excess of two years demonstrated by substantial legal writing and communication skills; conducting original legal research and legal analysis; interpreting laws, statutes, regulations and/or rule-making documents; analyzing legal issues, identifying potential problems, and proposing solutions. At least one year must be equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service or higher.
Select the statement that best describes your background.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Do you have experience formulating positions on legal and policy issues pertaining to federal civilian administrative law? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
7.
Do you have professional experience in the area of identifying agency interests, legal risks and liabilities, and other issues relevant to requests for advice? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
8.
Have you prepared complex legal analysis and presented it in writing? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
9.
Have you presented complex legal analysis orally? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
10.
Do you have professional experience in the area of administrative law litigation? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
11.
Do you have professional experience in one or more of the following practice areas: real property, environmental law, tort claims, and standards of conduct law (ethics)? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
12.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, ALL of the information provided on this application is true, accurate, and complete, and that this application for employment is made in good faith. I understand that a false statement on any part of this application may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also understand that I may be punished by fine or imprisonment for falsification of my employment application (18 USC 1001). I understand that information I give may be investigated as allowed by law or Executive order.
Do you understand and agree to all the above?
Do you understand and agree to all the above?