SUPV ATTORNEY-ADVISER

The DCSA-OGC seeks a SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY to deliver leadership and legal services concerning Federal civilian personnel law, labor law, equal employment opportunity, hiring practices, reasonable accommodation, and standards of conduct. The selectee advises upon personnel authorities, anti-discrimination provisions, and human resources policy matters, engages in civilian personnel litigation before the MSPB, the EEOC, and the Federal courts, and advocates and negotiates in ADR proceedings.

Major duties

As a SUPV ATTORNEY-ADVISER you will be responsible for the following duties: Independent legal practice and service as the team lead and supervisor for a diverse team of attorneys who primarily advise upon Federal civilian personnel law, employment and labor policy matters, EEO requirements and processes, ethics, and standards of conduct. Represent the agency before boards and judicial tribunals, including litigation and claims before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal courts and other alternative resolution venues [e.g., ADR proceedings]. Collaborate with diverse clients and provide legal review on agency policies and other preventative law matters, including advice on disciplinary personnel actions, administrative investigations, employment/personnel protocols, EEO directives and regulations, and security/access eligibility matters.

Qualifications

In accordance with DoDI 1442.02, to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Possess a first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) Law school transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts with your application will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

1. Be an active a member of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. An applicant for a DoD civilian attorney position who is not, at the time of selection to fill the position, serving in a current DoD civilian attorney position must provide to the selecting official prior to his or her appointment to the position an official, current certificate from a State agency demonstrating that he or she has active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia and is permitted to engage in the active practice of law. Failure to provide this information prior to appointment will result in disqualification from further consideration.

1. Possess 3 years or more of professional legal experience, with one year or more being at the next lower grade level GS/GG-14, that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level. Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-14) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in advising and practicing in the areas of Federal civilian personnel law, labor law, equal opportunity, reasonable accommodation, and standards of conduct that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position;
• Leadership experience, to include leading others or initiatives (formal supervisory experience is not required, but experience collaborating with other attorneys related to problem solving is highly desirable);
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and clients, including advising senior agency officials;
• Providing oral and written legal advice regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management pertaining to Federal civilian employment, EEO claims, and related personnel administration matters.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Technical competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

1. Strategic thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.

1. Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

1. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

1. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

1. Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor

1. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. however, in accordance with DoDI 1442.02, you must possess a first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) to qualify. Law school transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/approved.html Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/