The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal advice & counsel on legal matters relating to the National Guard Bureau's Standards of Conduct Program and other administrative law programs. The work often involves complex factual questions requiring extensive analysis coupled with the use of technical experts, very large sums of money, and extremely capable opposing legal talent. The incumbent also performs the duties of a Freedom of Information Act attorney on an as-needed basis.

Duties

A General Law Advisor advises the Chief, NGB, the Vice Chief, NGB, and the Director of the NGB Joint Staff on a host of general law matters. Provides legal review, advice, and counsel services and utilizes an encyclopedic and authoritative knowledge of the myriad areas of the law that bear upon the operations of the Department of Defense, its military departments, the NGB and the National Guards of the 54 states and territories, to provide the Directors and Deputy Directors, Army and Air National Guard, ARNGRC and ANGRC Chiefs of Staff, and ARN-GRC and ANGRC Staff Directors with important and authoritative policy and planning advice and recommendations pertaining to the ARNG and ANG. Incumbent acts as the lead ethics advisor to the Chief and Vice Chief, NGB, the Directors of the Army and Air National Guard and their respective staffs, and the full-time State and Staff Judge Advocates. Incumbent provides trusted legal advice and written legal reviews for NGB/ANG/ARNG personnel to include senior leaders in the subject matter areas of, but limited to, conflicts of interest, use of government resources, relations with non-federal entities, political activities and lobbying restrictions, travel and transportation, fundraising, gifts, speaking engagements, post-government employment and ethical conduct. Incumbent provides the full range of legal services but focuses primarily on NGB's Standards of Conduct Program. Duties include reviewing and evaluating financial interests of nominees for senior leader positions that require confirmation by the Senate, coordinating and assisting them in the confirmation process, overseeing the public financial disclosure reporting system, reviewing and certifying public financial disclosure reports, drafting of NGB policy on ethics, and coordinating with all NGB components. Incumbent also provides administrative law support to senior leaders and conducts legal sufficiency reviews for complex investigations and NGB Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is 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/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans’ preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
• 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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Employee may be required to work overtime
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must adhere to the Air Force and Army Rules of Professional Conduct (AFI 51-110 and AR 27-26)
• Employee may be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter
• Position may perform other related duties as assigned
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof on your resume

Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. 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. Expert professional knowledge of federal Standards of Conduct, public and confidential financial disclosure reports as required by the Office of Government Ethics and DoD Policy, Federal Ethics Regulations and supplements, and procurement laws, statutes, principles, concepts, practices, and standards. 2. Expert knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of legal research and resource materials. 3. Expert knowledge of the relationship between the National Guard of the 54 states and territories, the National Guard Bureau, the Department of Defense, and the Departments of the Army and the Air Force. 4. Skill in applying law to complex federal situations in performance of legal analysis and in exercise of legal judgment. 5. General professional knowledge of administrative law. 6. Ability to accurately and persuasively represent an official viewpoint before senior military and civilian personnel and to respond to requests for guidance and counsel in a timely manner. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application. 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

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. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.

Contacts

• Address Selfridge ANGB 29423 George Ave Bldg 304 Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]