ATTORNEY-ADVISER (LABOR)

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior litigation attorney in all complex cases, and cases requiring expert experience and training, before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merit Systems Protection Board, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Federal District and appellate courts, arising primarily from events relating to present or former employees of, Wright-Patterson AFB, to include the AFLCMC, The 88th ABW and subordinate and tenant AF units.

Duties

• 1. Represents the Air Force in EEOC, MSPB, FLRA, and related litigation in the more complex cases arising at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. 2. Provides legal counsel and advice covering the full range of labor law and personnel law matters to commanders, managers, investigators, EO personnel, and personnel specialists. 3. Provides written legal opinions and legal documents relating to personnel law, labor law, and other complex legal matters. 4. Performs other legal duties as assigned by the Staff Judge Advocate.

Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You 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). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and shows a date obtained within four months of the application. Copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof. General requirements set forth under paragraph A4.1 AFI-51-101, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. A4.2.5.2. AFI-51-101, attorneys performing duties in GS-15 positions are expected to perform with substantial independence, even when working on the most complex or difficult matters. Ideal Candidate: Has expert knowledge of federal personnel and labor law, including but not limited to statutes, federal anti-discrimination and labor law regulations and supplements thereto, DoD Directives, Air Force Instructions and Policy Directives, and the case law of relevant federal courts and administrative adjudicative bodies. Has knowledge of modern legal practices and research resources, to include administrative databases and Westlaw. Has substantial litigation experience before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, other administrative adjudicative bodies, and/or federal courts. Is skilled in effective written and oral communication and has the ability to mentor, assist and train less experienced attorneys, as well as commanders, managers, and personnel specialists in the evaluation of complex legal issues relating to agency personnel and personnel policies, laws and regulations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of federal personnel and labor law, including but not limited to statutes, federal anti-discrimination and labor law regulations and supplements thereto, DoD Directives, Air Force Instructions and Policy Directives, and the case law of relevant federal courts and administrative adjudicative bodies. 2. Knowledge of modern legal practices and research resources, to include administrative databases and cyber FEDS and LexisNexis. 3. Substantial litigation experience before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, other administrative adjudicative bodies, and/or federal courts. 4. Skilled in effective written and oral communication. 5. Ability to use a personal computer for research, communication, and preparation of litigation documents. 6. Ability to mentor, assist, and train less experienced attorneys, as well as commanders, managers, and personnel specialists in the evaluation of complex legal issues relating to agency personnel and personnel policies, laws, and regulations. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and the date obtained is reflected and is dated within 4 months of the application. A copy of the Bar card is not acceptable proof. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.

Required documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming. Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply". License: At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. For this Excepted Service Attorney announcement, the active duty member may self-identify documentation expressing their intent for retirement. NOTE: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt. NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' 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 for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim Veterans Preference must submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service, and 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 www.opm.gov.) NOTE: Applicants for attorney appointments do not require veterans' preference in order to be eligible for consideration.