Supervisory Attorney-Advisor

DutiesYou will serve as the District Counsel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District.You will serve as the first-line supervisor and leader of the District legal services, exercising personnel management responsibilities.You will furnish legal, policy and business advice and services on all matters concerning activities of the District.You will oversee the execution/quality of legal services to the District Command and senior staff on all legal and policy matters with respect to Federal, state, maritime, and local laws, as well as DA and USACE policy, regulations, and directives.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentAppointment 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.Incumbent must have or be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.Perform periodic TDY travel away from home station. Destinations include various locations within the Pacific and CONUS. QualificationsWho 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. Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. KSAs: 1. Demonstrated experience managing and leading a legal staff in a demanding operational environment; ability to review program implementation and results; demonstrated ability to balance national (external) and organizational (internal) program goals and priorities; ability to balance customer program and legal goals and priorities. 2. Ability to develop and utilize innovative approaches in solving problems, formulating effective solutions, and resolving complex issues. 3. Knowledge, experience, and ability to effectively advise in the following areas of federal law and practice: a)federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to procurement, protests and contract administration, claims, appeals and litigation of design/engineering, construction, services and supply contracts for the building, operation and maintenance of USACE military projects, or similar programs and projects; b)environmental law, administrative law, standards of conduct/ethics, and civilian personnel and employment law; c) real estate (acquisition, management and disposal), environmental restoration, regulatory, civil works, and emergency management. 4. Knowledge and experience in handling complex litigation in a variety of practice areas such as military construction, civil works project authorities, real estate, contracting, employment/personnel law, administrative law, and environmental law, in courts and/or administrative bodies such as EEOC, MSPB, and the ASBCA. 5. Ability to function as a senior counselor and advisor to the Commander; to work effectively with other military and other senior management officials within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with other governmental entities, and with private parties. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse clients and constituencies on varied and complex topics. VETERAN PREFERENCE INFORMATION: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible to claim veterans' preference may include that information in their cover letter or résumé and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214) to their submissions. Although the point preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference and desiring to obtain consideration of veteran's status must submit a Standard Form SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at http://www.opm.gov/ TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government you must have completed 1 year at the next lower grade (GS-14) 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 The following minimum qualifications must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration: Education: 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 (LLB or JD). Bar Membership: Applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Experience: Applicant must have three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience. Additional informationMale 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.One year trial/probationary period may be required.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.This is a Professional Services Career Field positionYou may claim military spouse preference (MSP).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 for more information.Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.One year Supervisory trial/probationary period may be required.Recruitment, Relocation, incentives may be authorized on case-by-case basis, subject to agency determination and approval.Eligible for Situational telework only, Including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework". Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou 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 (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.