See below for important information regarding this job. The duty location will be in the Office of General Counsel, Fort Belvoir, VA.

Duties

As the Chief, Labor and Employment Law Division, you will be responsible for the following duties: Supervise a team of attorneys and paralegals with responsibilities in Employment Law, Labor Relations, Civilian Personnel, Litigation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Core areas of legal specialization are human resources, labor relations, civilian personnel, EEO, and ADR. Serves as Senior Legal Counsel to DLA Human Resources (J1), EEO (DO) and others for civilian personnel matters. Represents Agency on Legal Matters in the federal courts and administrative forums through which disputes are handled. Supervises program management for the DLA ADR Program and ensures all matters align with the DLA Equal Opportunity Program. Consults with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on matters of major importance and keeps them and members of the DLA Executive Management Team informed of significant issues and developments.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
• Supervisory Probation: Required
• Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED for the Attorney-Adviser (General) GS-0905-15: 1) The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); 2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment. 3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements: To Qualify at the GS-15 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation. 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. PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS: Provide Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narrative statements addressing the following principal selection factors: Experience in labor relations and employment law. At least one year of relevant experience at the next lower federal grade is mandatory. Equivalent military, state or private law experience may be substituted for Federal service. Demonstrated expert knowledge and experience of civilian personnel, litigation in the federal courts and administrative forums, EEO, and ADR and the demonstrated ability to provide authoritative legal expertise on a broad range of complex litigation management issues and problems. Demonstrated leadership and management experience necessary to supervise attorneys and paralegals. The ability to work effectively with a diverse, senior client base and to serve in a senior leader role in providing oversight and guidance. OTHER SELECTION FACTORS: KSA narrative statements are not required for the following other selection factors: Excellent analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem solving. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Excellent legal and business judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues. Leadership ability and experience Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.

Education

Education may not be used as a substitution for qualifications for this position.

Contacts

• Address DLA General Counsel 8725 John J Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: KRISTINE ROLLER
• Phone: 717-770-8141
• Email: [email protected]