Closing Date: 3rd March, 2026
Description:
Summary:There is an anticipated vacancy for the position of Assistant Counsel in the AGC M&RA - Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), NAS, Pensacola, FL
The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.
Duties:
You will serve as assistant to the command counsel in advising the Commanding Officer, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC);
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
This vacancy will be filled at the GS-14 level. To be considered for a GS 14, Your resume must demonstrate a minimum of three and one half years professional legal practice experience. Pay will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and funding availability.
The successful candidate must have strong analytical, writing and research skills. The successful candidate must also demonstrate familiarity with or experience in traditional OGC practice areas (acquisition, civilian personnel law, fiscal law, and government ethics/standards of conduct). As an Assistant Counsel, the incumbent is expected to address legal matters for the primary client, Commander, NETC, and their management staff, which requires familiarity with or experience in civilian personnel law, fiscal law, ethics and standards of conduct, Privacy Act, as well as contract formation and administration. Another major practice area includes litigation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and support to Assistant United States Attorneys representing the Navy in federal court. Additional areas of practice include miscellaneous administrative law issues that arise concerning the authority to conduct training both within and outside CONUS.
To be considered, applicants must have the minimum years of relevant legal experience noted above and must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position and the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education:
The successful applicant must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
Additional Information:
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
This position is not covered by the Department of the Defense Priority Placement Program.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
A relocation incentive may be available for a highly qualified candidate but is not guaranteed.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
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Additional Information:
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits:
- You will provide legal support in each of the traditional Office of General Counsel practice areas for NETC headquarters and subordinate activities
- You will serve as lead counsel in supporting and securing DON interests in EEOC and MSPB administrative and in other federal litigation, including federal court litigation
- You will executie a lead role in coordinating NETC's ethics and standards of conduct compliance program with the NETC Force Judge Advocate, NETC OGC field offices, and subordinate training and education organizations.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
Qualifications:
This vacancy will be filled at the GS-14 level. To be considered for a GS 14, Your resume must demonstrate a minimum of three and one half years professional legal practice experience. Pay will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and funding availability.
The successful candidate must have strong analytical, writing and research skills. The successful candidate must also demonstrate familiarity with or experience in traditional OGC practice areas (acquisition, civilian personnel law, fiscal law, and government ethics/standards of conduct). As an Assistant Counsel, the incumbent is expected to address legal matters for the primary client, Commander, NETC, and their management staff, which requires familiarity with or experience in civilian personnel law, fiscal law, ethics and standards of conduct, Privacy Act, as well as contract formation and administration. Another major practice area includes litigation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and support to Assistant United States Attorneys representing the Navy in federal court. Additional areas of practice include miscellaneous administrative law issues that arise concerning the authority to conduct training both within and outside CONUS.
To be considered, applicants must have the minimum years of relevant legal experience noted above and must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position and the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education:
The successful applicant must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
Additional Information:
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
This position is not covered by the Department of the Defense Priority Placement Program.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
A relocation incentive may be available for a highly qualified candidate but is not guaranteed.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
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Additional Information:
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. (https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits)
Review our benefits (http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/Pages/Default.aspx)
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the following criteria.
Applicants will be evaluated on:
Applicants must have the minimum years of relevant legal experience noted above and must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position and the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
Applicants will be evaluated on
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume, cover letter and writing samples are the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing or providing documentation that evidences your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Reso
Review our benefits (http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/Pages/Default.aspx)
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the following criteria.
Applicants will be evaluated on:
Applicants must have the minimum years of relevant legal experience noted above and must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position and the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
Applicants will be evaluated on
- The depth, breadth, and quality of their experiencein one or more specified OGC practice areas (acquisition, litigation, civilian personnel law, fiscal law, and government ethics/standards of conduct).
- Their research, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
- Their ability to work well with clients, using interpersonal skills to develop strong attorney-client relationships with senior level clients.
- Documented experience with federal district court employment cases, EEOC/MSPB administrative litigation or other high volume military or civilian civil or criminal litigation experience.
- Their ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of DON OGC or equivalent Office of General Counsel or law firm/office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are highly desired
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume, cover letter and writing samples are the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing or providing documentation that evidences your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Reso
