Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide extensive legal and technical support services for the assigned areas of responsibilities to include federal labor, employment and EEO law, litigation, environmental law and administrative and judicial proceeding involving issues and cases that are highly sensitive and complex.

Duties

Assists installation general counsel with legal and technical support on Air Force legal issues related to compliance with federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations applicable to and impacting Homestead ARB and operations. Analyzes administrative action, and independently prepares and coordinates preliminary legal review of all proposed notifications of disciplinary and adverse actions against civilian employees, including Air Reserve Technician (ART), assigned to installation. Responsible for the coordination, development and scheduling of all pre-hearing discovery; request for admissions and deposition; production of documents, litigation strategies, written response of agency witness, interrogatories and trail testimony. Conducts legal research utilizing statutory and regulatory material and computer research in connection with issues/cases in progress. Provides legal services and guidance to military members, retirees and dependents on legal matters. Serves as coordinator and administer of the installation Victim and Witness Assistance Program Provides legal support for the installation Military Justice Program. Serves as focal point for issues related to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA):

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• PCS will be paid by the Gaining Unit
• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes interpreting regulations and policies to make recommendations to attorneys; researching federal and state law statutes, regulations, and case law to make recommendations to attorneys; performing legal research including legislative history and case law, draft pleadings and motions from complaint to trial, to provide assistance to attorneys; determining recommendations, appropriate actions, or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, or agency through historical data and fact based research. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized experience and education. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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 GS-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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. Thorough knowledge of MSPB and EEOC rules and decisions to enable incumbent to draft charging documents; coordinate documents; track and manage all pending labor relations matters from inception through appeal. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedures, MSPB Rules of Procedures, Federal Rules of evidence, applicable titles of law to the civil and criminal justice areas. 3. Knowledge of statutory and regulatory exclusions that apply to both FOIA and PA. Ability to organize, understand and interpret material discovered during legal research and reach a logical conclusion on the law. Ability to interpret, explain and present relevant findings, opinions and conclusions using appropriate language, legal reasoning and organization of facts and ideas. 4. Knowledge of military justice system to accomplish preliminary review of all proposed military justice actions. Ability to determine and apply various administrative actions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures that pertain to the programs. 5. In-depth knowledge of legal principles and concepts to interpret and apply directives, precedents and practices covering all disciplinary and adverse actions for civil service, military justice system and other legal related issues. 6. Knowledge of methods and procedures related to legal research and reference sources including West reporter system, U.S. code, Code of Federal Regulations, law reviews etc., and skill in analyzing and evaluating information to determine applicability of precedents. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships. 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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

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. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address Homestead ARB 29050 Coral Sea Blvd Homestead ARB, FL 33039 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]