The National Defense Authorization Act for FY2020 approved a new, independent Space Force in the Department of the Air Force. The U.S. Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains & equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. This new military branch is taking shape and recruiting! Click "Learn more about this agency" below to view Eligibilities being considered & other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), providing legal advice and counsel, as needed, in military justice, administrative law, claims, labor law, and operations law to SLD 30 and tenant units. To represent Air Force (AF) interests in various forums and support the defense of the AF in litigation. To provide legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries pursuant to the AF Legal Assistance Program. Assesses and evaluates for legal compliance, legal sufficiency, and/or advisability, local policies and practices, proposed actions and decisions, official conduct and authority, commercial transactions, draft documents and publications, investigations, responses to inquiries, public statements, plans, and initiatives. Serves as the primary environmental law advisor to the SJA and SLD 30 Commander on complex environmental law problems affecting Vandenberg Space Force Base. Directly advises leadership on all county, state, and federal legislative proposals and regulatory processes associated with coastal and offshore waters, the designation, listing, and protection of endangered species and their habitats, and the identification and protection of sites of historic, cultural, or archaeological significance which could limit or restrict the base's ability to perform its missions now and for years to come. Provides defense in administrative hearings and judicial actions, interfacing and negotiating on such matters with federal, state, and county agencies, officials, regulators, legislators, and their staffs, and commercial space launch providers and contractors, the results of which can substantially broaden or restrict DAF activities and the the future of the U.S. Space Force. Relating to labor law matters, researches and advises installation personnel on civilian employee discipline, workplace discrimination, union-management relations, collective bargaining, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, affirmative action plans, and other civilian personnel issues. Relating to tort matters, researches and advises installation personnel on tort claims against the government, claims in favor of the government, third party collections, claims inspections, disaster response, quality assurance/risk management reviews at medical activities, and medical-legal issues; also at overseas locations, medical cost recovery claims, foreign claims, and single service claims responsibilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Employee 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.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-03, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; professional experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position Note: you must submit a copy of official transcripts and a certificate of good standing dated within 4 months of application. OR 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. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the NH-03 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the NH-04 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. Ability to maintain good working relations. 2. Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects. 3. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations. 4. Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal. 5. Ability to meet and deal with customers and clients using a high degree of tact and diplomacy. 6. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, and procedures. 7. Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of SLD 30, tenant units, contractors, and commercial space launch providers. 8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 9. Ability to advise and counsel others of the application of laws, regulations, case law, and other sources of law to specific sets of facts. 10. Ability to research and understand labor law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Civil Service reform Act (CSRA), regulations arising thereunder, and applicable case law. 11. Maintains a current, working knowledge of federal, California, county and local environmental laws, including but not limited to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act , the Installation Restoration Program, the National Historic Preservation Acts and other similar laws; the National Environmental Policy Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act and other similar California laws; the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Clean Water Act, and the California Clean Air Act. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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.

Contacts

• Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
• Email: [email protected]