This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), COMMANDANT, VICE COMMANDANT (CG-09), DEPUTY COMDT FOR OPERATIONS (CG-DCO), NATIONAL MARITIME CENTER in Martinsburg, WV. 

Duties

As an Attorney-Advisor (Admiralty) this position serves as the primary legal counsel in matters affecting the administration and functioning of the NMC. Provides advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of case law, statutes, regulations, and other authorities pertinent to NMC operations including FOIA and Privacy Act matters; ethics; appropriations; regulations and rulemaking; human capital management, mariner compliance and fraud, safety and suitability, procurement, records management, information security and financial management. 

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position requires active membership in the bar in any US jurisdiction.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• A copy of your J.D. or LL.B. transcript.

Qualifications

All Candidates must possess a J.D. or LL.B degree from an accredited law school;ANDMust be a member in good standing of the appropriate licensing authority of any state, territory of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or District of Columbia bar.ANDTo qualify for the GS-14 level position, must: have successfully completed at least one full year of professional legal experience as a practicing attorney equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, as reflected in the nature and complexity of case work and legal issues for which responsible, the level of responsibility exercised, and the degree to which such experience equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position.  Provides advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of case law, statutes, regulations, and other authorities pertinent to NMC operations including FOIA and Privacy Act matters; ethics; appropriations; regulations and rulemaking; human capital management, mariner compliance and fraud, safety and suitability, procurement, records management, information security and financial management. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Note: Only education and experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement.

All Candidates must possess a J.D. or LL.B degree from an accredited law school; AND, must be a member in good standing of the appropriate licensing authority of any state, territory of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or District of Columbia bar.

If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education's web site at click here

NOTE: Only education and experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]