Attorney-Adviser (General)

Acts as a legal adviser and attorney for the state/territory National Guard, responsible for the formulation of state/territory legal policy and its execution legal representation; legal initiatives; interpretation and litigation of U.S. and state/territory(s) constitutional, civil, criminal, labor law; international law and treaty agreements; and a full spectrum of expert legal advice. Acts as a legal adviser and attorney for the state/territory National Guard, responsible for assisting in the formulation of state/territory legal policy pertaining to prevention of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and domestic abuse, while serving as the special legal advisor to the Adjutant General, the Office of Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA), Commands SHARP and SEEM programs. Primary coordinator and advisor in the OSJA pertaining to military justice/adverse actions that are initiated against alleged offenders. Serves as the primary point of contact for outside entities and stakeholders, including Special Victims' Counsel, Defense Services, the SARC and the SEEM Manager preventing future harm to victims by ensuring the proper procedures are implemented and followed and that justice and adverse actions are administered properly . Assignments include some of the most diverse, complex, difficult, and novel legal issues found in the emerging area of victims' right law and is responsible for the formulation of state/territory legal policy and its execution in the area of sexual assault accountability, prevention, and response; sexual harassment; domestic abuse and lines of duty and medical discharges for Army and Air personnel . Responsible for advising and providing legal sufficiency reviews of Adjutant General and other senior leaders messages of sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention methods in formal and informal settings , and the review of any implementation of DoD policy or guidance related to competencies leaders must have related to overseeing prevention. Included in this duty is to assist the Adjutant General, after any required coordination with the National Guard (NG) Special Victims' Counsel Program , in publishing the accountability actions taken associated with substantiated allegations of sexual assault, domestic sexual abuse, and sexual harassment (both formal complaints and violations of the UCMJ), and to coordinate with local law enforcement, prosecutors, and MCIOs to track cases of sexual assault involving National Guard perpetrators or victims, and to provide legal support to staff elements whose duties include sexual assault accountability, prevention, and response, including retaliation and reprisal. When issues and inquiries arise from the media, congressional, IG and other outside entities (including SVC), incumbent does the research, gathers relevant information, and drafts responses on behalf the organization, coordinating with other staff elements as appropriate. Responsible to advise on the legal, factual, and other impacting aspects of drafting, interpretation and application of legislation, regulation, tasking orders, decision, opinions or other guiding, or lack thereof, instruments associated with emerging or highly conflicted, sensitive and emotionally charged issues relating to sexual crimes, harassment, domestic violence/abuse, and to the prevention and response of sexual crimes, harassment, and domestic violence/abuse. ETC Acts as agency counsel for the state/territory National Guard with the National Guard Bureau Office of Litigation and Employment Law Division, Department of Army and Department of Air Force Litigation Divisions, and the Department of Justice, for Federal courts of original or appellate jurisdictions. . Serves as an attorney/adviser providing acquisition and fiscal legal advice to the state/territory's assigned United States Property & Fiscal Officer, particularly in the area of emerging requirements in victim support and legal resourcing (the Chief of the National Guard Bureau's agent in the state/territory) and active-duty military advisers. Serves as the state/territory Ethics Adviser. Reviews sensitive financial disclosure statements for General Officers and other key personnel. Provides or participates in various training activities, prepares reports, and provides counsel on complex ethics issues and policies; and ensures Federal and state/territory annual administrative reporting requirements are met.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• Federal Employment Suitability as Determined by A Background Investigation. May Be Required to Successfully Complete a Trial Period. Participation in Direct Deposit Is Mandatory. 1. Must Be Able to Obtain and Maintain the Appropriate Security Clearance of The Position.
• This Position Is Covered by The Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of The Gun Control Act (lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. an Individual Convicted of A Qualifying Crime Of Domestic Violence May Not Perform the Duties of This Position.
• Ability to Establish Effective Professional Working Relationships with Coworkers and Customers, Contributing to A Cooperative Working Environment and Successful Accomplishment of The Mission.
• Irregular And/or Overtime (compensatory) Hours May Be Required to Support Operational Requirements or Contingencies or May Be Required to Work Hours Outside of The Normal Duty Day.
• the Duties and Responsibilities of Your Job May Significantly Impact the Environment. You Are Responsible to Maintain Awareness of Your Environmental Responsibilities as Dictated by Legal And Regulatory Requirements, Your Organization, and Its Changing Mission.
• Work May Require Frequent Travel Away from The Normal Duty Station on Military and Commercial Aircraft. the Work May Require the Employee to Drive a Motor Vehicle. an Appropriate, Valid Driver's License May Be Required for The Position.
• Must Either Be Currently in Good Standing (certified) with A State Bar or Able to Obtain Certification. Must Be a Graduate of An Aba-Accredited Law School.
• This Position Is Designated as Essential Personnel and May Be Subject to Duty in Preparation For, Or In Response To, a State Emergency or Disaster Declaration. This Designation Will Not Exceed 14 Calendar Days per Year Unless Otherwise Approved in Advance by The Tag.

This Is a Financial Management Level Certified Position Iaw the National Defense Authorization Act (ndaa) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent Shall Comply with The Requirements of This Certification Program.As an Officer in The Army National Guard Jag Corps, Must Have Completed the 14-Week Judge Advocate General Basic Course.

Qualifications:
General Experience: All Series Personnel Must Be Competent at The Next Higher Level Before Being Eligible for That Level. an Applicant Must Have a Validated Understanding of The Basic Principles and Concepts of The Occupational Series and Grade.

Specialized Experience: Defined as Specified Experiences that Prepared the Applicant to Successfully Perform the Judge Advocate Duties and Responsibilities, with The Required Competency Level, as Defined by The Applicable Position Description. Each Applicant Must Have the Education and Validated Understanding of The Basic Principles and Concepts of The Occupational Series and Grade for Dual Status Technician Appointment to The Gs-0905 Attorney-Adviser Program Positions.Must Have at Least 12 Months Work Experiences as A Professional Attorney Advisor. 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. Experienced in Researching and Providing Legal Advice in All Functional Areas of Administrative, Labor, Medical and Physical Disability, and Ethics Law. Additionally, Capable of Providing Legal Assistance in Accordance with Prescribed Instructions and Within Legal Guidelines. Experienced in Planning, Coordinating, and Formulating Litigation Strategies. Experienced in Addressing Complex and Difficult Legal Questions and Factual Issues Requiring Extensive Research, Analysis and Evaluation of Available Precedents. Experie

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