The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor providing planning, directing, organizing, & exercising control over non-supervisory employees assigned to the General Law Division of the Wing's Judge Advocate Office. Serves as the Senior Attorney-Adviser all General Law issues; providing legal advice, representation, and assistance in the areas of government contract law, environmental law, labor law, ethics, information law, general administration, & fiscal law.

Duties

As the Chief, General Law Division; represents the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as procurement legal advisor and the advisor to the 11th Wing Commander, as well as subordinate and tenant unit commanders, staff personnel, contracting officials, and managers, on a host of general law matters. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Develops goals and objectives that integrate 11 WG/JA, General Law Division, and Pentagon Legal Assistance Office objectives. At the direction of the 11th Wing Staff Judge Advocate, establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relations with Installation and/or Wing Commanders, Directors, and highest level of function responsibility. Represents the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Provides legal advice and representation in all facets of labor and employment law, government contract law and procurement actions, environmental law and environmental compliance, government ethics concerns, legal assistance, information law, and miscellaneous other legal issues. Supervises U.S. Magistrate Court services. Supervises the prosecution of civilians and dependents for criminal offenses occurring on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland before the U.S. Magistrate Court and U.S. District Court. Monitors the deferred prosecution and probation program associated with the U.S. Magistrate Court Program. Mentors all attorneys on the administration of this program. Provides advice on Standards of Conduct/Ethics Programs. Acts as primary legal advisor and provider of ethics opinions for the Air Force personnel serving at 11th Wing. Advises Commanders, management office, staff, service members and employees regarding ethics issues as they apply to themselves and subordinate personnel. Performs a wide variety of miscellaneous attorney duties. Prepares legal reviews of Inspector General (IG) investigations, Congressional inquiries, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests. Provides support for host-tenant agreements, and other investigations and inquiries where appropriate.

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 adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime may be required
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Employee may be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement
• 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
• A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

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. Knowledge of applicable law pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice, as determined by the SJA, in order to provide legal advice and counsel to command and management and represent AF interests. 2. Sufficient knowledge of federal, state, and local law, as it impacts the private individual, to provide personal legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries across the typical range of the AF legal assistance practice. 3. Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear, concise conclusions. 4. Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research, and prepare legal opinions. 5. 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. 6. Ability to prepare cases for trial and/or try cases before a court, administrative body, or an official having quasi-judicial power. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization; including compliance with agency safety, security, and personnel guidelines. 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 JB Andrews 1500 W Perimeter Road Ste 5300 JB Andrews, MD 20762 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]