General Attorney (Labor)

• The incumbent provides legal support to Seattle District management and supervisors for the full spectrum of Federal personnel and employment matters as labor counselor.
• Serves as ethics advisor and labor counselor.
• May additionally be called upon to provide legal support across a range of mission areas, including Federal procurement, claims and appeals; and the Army permitting program; environmental law; and/or the Corps of Engineers Civil Works program.
• The nature of legal work required to perform these duties involves complex issues, necessitating research and analysis.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications:
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016283)

Education Requirement: An applicant must 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 JD.).

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience: Two or more years of professional legal experience. Examples of this experience are: (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 managers or supervisors on the civilian personnel system and aspects of handling issues of conduct, performance, and EEO, or organized labor unions in the federal sector; 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.

Or

Combination of Education and Experience: A Combination of Education and Experience May Be Used to Qualify for This Position: Must Possess Either an Advance Law Degree Such as An Llm (masters of Law) or Graduated with A Distinguished Record from An Aba-Accredited Law School in The Top 25% of The Class Which May Be Substitute for One Year of The Required Professional Legal Experience After Being Admitted to The Bar. Examples of This Experience Are: (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 Managers or Supervisors on The Civilian Personnel System and Aspects of Handling Issues of Conduct, Performance, and Eeo, or Organized Labor Unions in The Federal Sector; 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.

Bar Membership: An Applicant Must Currently Be an Active Member in Good Standing of The Bar of A State, Territory of The United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (must Provide a Copy)

Fitness to Practice Law: An Applicant Must Currently Be Fit to Practice Law. if Your Fitness to Practice Law, or Your Conduct Has Ever Been Challenged You Must Submit a Sworn Statement Giving the Facts and Circumstances, Together with Any Explanations You Consider Appropriate. the Sworn Statement Should Be Notarized and Dated Within 3 Months of The Date of Your Application. (if You Are Currently Employed as An Attorney with The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, This Requirement Does Not Apply to You).

Time in Grade Requirement: If Currently Employed as An Attorney by The Federal Government You Must Have Completed 1 Year at The Next Lower Level Within 30 Days of The Closing Date of The Announcement, or Previously Served at The Same or Higher Grade as The Position Being Filled.

Education:
Foreign Education: If You Are Using Education Completed in Foreign Colleges or Universities to Meet the Qualification Requirements, You Must Show the Education Credentials Have Been Evaluated by A Private Organization that Specializes in Interpretation of Foreign Education Programs and Such Education Has Been Deemed Equivalent to That Gained in An Accredited U.S. Education Program; or Full Credit Has Been Given for The Courses at A U.S. Accredited College or University. for Further Information, Visit: Https://sites.Ed.Gov/international/recognition-Of-Foreign-Qualifications/.

Additional Information:

• Male Applicants Born After December 31, 1959, Must Complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You Will Be Required to Provide Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• A Trial Period May Be Required. per Csr Xi 11.3 the First Year of Continuous Service in The Position of A Preference Eligible in The Excepted Service, or The First 2 Years of Continuous Service in The Position of An Individual in The Excepted Service (other than A Preference Eligible), Is a Trial Period.
• Direct Deposit of Pay Is Required.
• If You Have Retired from Federal Service and You Are Interested in Employment as A Reemployed Annuitant, See the Information in The Reemployed Annuitant (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016277) Information Sheet.
• This Is A(n) Legal Career Field Position
• Multiple Positions May Be Filled from This Announcement.
• Salary Includes Applicable Locality Pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When You Perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (pcs) with The Government, the Internal Revenue Service (irs) Considers the Majority of Your Entitlements to Be Taxable. Visit Https://www.Dfas.Mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for More Information.
• Permanent Change of Station (pcs) Allowances May Be Authorized, Subject to The Provisions of The Joint Travel Regulations and An Agency Determination that A Pcs Move Is in The Government Interest.
• The Defense National Relocation Program (dnrp) Is Not Authorized.
• A Relocation, Recruitment, Student Loan Repayment, Advance in Hire And/or Advance Leave Accrual Incentive May Be Authorized if It Is in The Best Interest of The Government.
• Eligible for Situational Telework Only, Including Emergency and Opm Prescribed "unscheduled Telework".

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?_gl=1*1sf00sb*_ga*NjQ0MjQ5MzQ5LjE3MjU1OTI5OTA.*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3ODM0OTA5ODgkbzgkZzEkdDE3ODM0OTM3ODIkajU5JGwwJGgw)

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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 Qualifications Above.

Once the Announcement Has Closed, a Review of Your Application Package (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=k

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