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 support the National Guard Special Victims' Counsel (SVC) Program as a Regional Special Victims' Counsel Paralegal by providing legal assistance and support to attorneys who represent crime victims in the most complex, often precedential, military courts martial and administrative military proceedings.

Duties

Provides assistance and support to attorneys representing T10, T32, and dependent child and adult victims of sex- related crimes and domestic violence through all phases of reporting, investigation, and command response, including administrative matters, military justice, and issues of reprisal or retaliation. Accomplish administrative tasks of case management, maintain training requirements, and legal assistance administration. Provides training and outreach; supports a robust preventative law program. Conducts outreach and trains senior leadership and Guardsmen regarding the role of an SVC/SVCP and the services available to sexual assault, sexual harassment, and domestic violence victims.

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
• A secret security clearance is required
• 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.
• Superior Qualifications may be considered.
• Maintain ability and competency to be able to work remotely through an approved telework agreement.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft or driving.
• 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 adhere to the Air Force and Army Rules of Professional Conduct (AFI 51-110 and AR 27-26).
• If not previously completed at the Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, the Air Force Judge Advocate General's School, or the Naval Justice School... employee may be asked to attend the initial victim counsel training course(s).
• Victim counsel training course(s) includes training on domestic violence and representing child victims.
• Must have at least 7 year of military and/or civilian paralegal experience and education equivalent to a 7-level craftsman skill as outlined in DAF Career Field Education and Training Plan, CFETP 5J0X1.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Selectee will select duty location after selection

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 and Administrative and Management Positions. For the GS-9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: (1) utilizing basic legal principles and concepts to interpret and apply, or explain to others the application of, a body of law, regulations, precedents, and practices; (2) applying analytical investigative techniques to accomplish work; (3) employing legal techniques and skills necessary to analyze both issues of fact and issues of law in order to prepare digests of case decisions, evaluate the applicability of precedents, or to draft briefs, other litigation papers, advisory opinions, or findings; (4) evaluating the adequacy and or admissibility of evidence, to request additional data or further investigation, when needed, or to develop narrative or graphic exhibits to support specified legal arguments. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D.,(if related) in a field related to the position being filled. Education at the graduate level must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours may be combined with experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. For the GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent in other pay systems) Specialized experience include: (1) applying expert knowledge of various Federal and State laws governing or impacting victim rights that are applicable to the mission as well as keeping knowledgeable as to significant national and local developments in the field; (2) Providing services utilizing Victim Assistance programs and services (federal, local governmental, civilian, non-profit organizations, and private programs) to ensure victims are offered all available assistance (counseling, treatment, and other support services) and accorded the rights as outlined in the Victim's Bill of Rights. (3) applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct interviews. (4) apply qualitative techniques to draw valid conclusions and make recommendations regarding highly sensitive and controversial issues. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral 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 a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Only higher-level graduate education in excess of the first 2 years may be combined with experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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-07 or GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 or 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. Knowledge of applicable law pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice dealing with sexual assault, domestic violence, and sexual harassment in order to provide education to command and management. Sufficient knowledge of federal, state, and local law, as it affects the private individual, to provide personal legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries across the typical range of the NG SVC practice. 2. Knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Manual for Courts-Martial, the Rules for Court- Martial, the Military Rules of Evidence, DA-PAM 27-9 (Military Judge's Bench book), and other legal references relating to the military justice process. Remain versed in all statutes, directives, instructions, and procedures that impact the National Guard, Army, and Air Force SAPR programs. 3. Knowledge of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and victims' rights, including need for sensitivity and confidentiality in sexual assault cases; Knowledge of military justice practice and procedure, including trial practice and procedure; knowledge of providing instruction to course or conference attendees in policy, programs, and military justice issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and sexual harassment. 4. Knowledge of DoD, National Guard, Army and Air Force organizations, functions, authorities, and lines of command. Knowledge must cut across the entire spectrum of DoD, National Guard, Army and Air Force programs, operations, and management; skill in performing legal research using electronic and traditional methods. Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear, concise conclusions. 5. Skill in communicating complex legal issues clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to analyze fact-patterns to identify relevant issues, to analyze evidence, and to draw sound conclusions to make appropriate recommendations. Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research and prepare legal opinions. 6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance to meet established schedules for on- going projects and short-notice suspense's; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings. 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 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]