THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) (T32), Position Description Number D1240000 and is part of the AL JFHQ AL Command Administrative Office, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: JFHQ, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC M. STEVENS

Duties

(1) Acts as a legal adviser and attorney for the state/territory National Guard, responsible for the formulation of state/territory legal policy and its execution legal representation; legal initiatives; interpretation and litigation of U.S. and state/territory(s) constitutional, civil, criminal, labor law; international law and treaty agreements; trial defense; and a full spectrum of expert legal advice. Assignments include some of the most diverse, complex, difficult and emerging legal issues found in any area of law, to include: homeland security, emergency response, sovereignty, state/territory compacts, fiscal and contract law, civil affairs, employer support, military statute and administrative law (Federal & state/territory), non-military employment law (Federal & state/territory), administrative law, environmental law and emerging areas of law, i.e. domestic operations, intelligence law, weapons of mass destruction emergency response and assistance to civil authorities, etc. Counsel provided covers the full spectrum of legal and organizational concerns, frequently involving the most politically and legally substantive, sensitive and privileged issues faced by senior public sector leaders. (2) Responsible to advise on the legal, factual and other impacting aspects of drafting, interpretation and application of legislation, regulation, tasking orders, decision, opinions or other guiding, or lack there of, instruments associated with emerging or highly conflicted and emotionally charged issues such as intelligence oversight related to Homeland Security, or advising on Federal and state/territory Executive Orders for the use of federalized troops in response to domestic emergencies and natural disasters. These include interagency (Federal-to-Federal, Federal-to-state/territory and state/territory-to-local) homeland security & emergency management initiatives, policy, legislative proposals or implementation plans. Advises appointed and elected leaders on the appropriate use of National Guard personnel, resources and status issues for critical and diverse missions, emergency responses, contingencies and exercises, ensuring execution is consistent legislative intent, executive orders, current U.S. Codes and state/territory laws, court decisions and agreements. (3) Serves as the state/territory National Guard litigation point of contact. Represents the state/territory National Guard in all legal matters in state/territory and Federal courts of original or appellate jurisdictions. The incumbent seeks to prevent avoidable litigation, but may serve as Special Assistant to the U.S. Attorney or Assistant Attorney General at trial as cases dictate. The incumbent conducts investigations of fact and legal sufficiency; advising on administrative remedies; develops the trial strategy, content and means of presentation, and trial delivery; makes motions; and conducts post-trial duties. Prepares litigation reports, briefs, pleadings and other papers associated with litigation involving the state/territory National Guard interests. The incumbent advises on discovery obligations for senior leaders and members of the state/territory National Guard. (4) Serves as an attorney/adviser providing acquisition and fiscal legal advice to the state/territory's assigned United States Property & Fiscal Officer (the Chief of the National Guard Bureau's agent in the state/territory) and active duty military advisers. Advises Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) contracting officers, reviews contracts, procurement actions and real property matters involving Federal and state/territory funds (some involving substantial amounts of money) for legal sufficiency, appropriate titling and claim initiation or resolution actions. Provides advice and legal assistance in bid protest matters and represents the National Guard in disputes before fiscal and contract administrative and judicial forums. (5) Acts as the Adjutant General's representative in third-party proceedings under Federal labor-management and equal employment opportunity statutes and regulatory provisions. (10) Performs other duties as required. PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: MAJ MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: LTC *Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Duties Performed at the GS-13 or Equivalent Level. Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.), active membership in the bar of the highest court of the state of Alabama, and more than two years of professional legal experience that is equal to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Must be an active member of the Alabama State Bar.

Education

For entry into the Alabama Army National Guard JAG Corps/ Attorney-Adviser, it is mandatory to have a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree in law issued by an ABA- accredited law school; and must be admitted to practice law in the highest court of the state of Alabama.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address AL JFHQ AL Command Administrative Office 1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr Montgomery, AL 36109 US
• Name: Michael Stevens
• Phone: 334-213-7582
• Email: [email protected]