About the Position: Reports to the Command Judge Advocate for the U.S. Army 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Command, and provides paralegal support on all matters. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the application of laws, regulations, precedents, and agency practices. Assists attorneys in managing administrative law programs, conducting legal research, maintaining case files, preparing periodic reports, and general office management.

Duties

Serves as the legal readiness coordinator. Reviews all readiness reports and coordinates with Command staff and all subordinate unit legal teams to ensure that legal non-deployable Soldiers are coded and tracked correctly. Performs legal research including researching legal reference files for specific information such as pertinent Federal and State statutes, cases, briefs, opinions and other points of legal significance. Supports the attorneys in terms of coordinating with other sections within the 20th CBRNE Command to resolve automation issues, arranging for attorney conferences, and to ensure all aspects of logistical support. Participates in the evaluation, development, and litigation of administrative actions within Army, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and/or Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) channels

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Position requires up to 15% TDY.
• One-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Applying analytical reasoning in the identification, analysis, and evaluation of information to select the appropriate nature of the legal issue; AND 2) Prepare legal documents for assisting attorneys in organizing case or reference materials; AND 3) Apply Army regulations and policies to research legal citations to prepare or notarize legal documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Paralegal, Financial Planning & Law, Masters of Laws, etc. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsComputer SkillsLegal, Government and JurisprudenceProblem Solving Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address AG-APF-WNE099 20TH CBRNE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk