Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Attorney-Adviser in the Air Combat Command (ACC) Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Responsibilities As assigned by ACC/JA and without direct supervision, accomplishes extremely complex research and writing on specialized projects in many widely varied areas of civil law, which often require an exceptionally high level of legal training and experience. Renders opinions on a variety of complex and complicated civil law issues that may arise in the Command. Serves as a principal advisor to the ACC/CC, the Staff Judge Advocate and headquarters staff in matters of general law, focusing on information and privacy law and related areas. Provides specialized legal review, consultation and advice on these issues for ACC and subordinate organizations. Assists the Staff Judge Advocate in carrying out vital and extremely complicated responsibilities in matters pertaining to general law, focusing on ethics and related areas, including the Joint Ethics Regulation, general officer and spouse travel, gifts to the Air Force, and post-government employment, among others. Independently conducts such detailed investigations as are deemed appropriate, plans the approach, and develops the complete decision, report, opinion, legal instrument, or other product, recognizing when the matter under discussion is of such precedent-setting nature or of such importance or delicacy that the advice must be cleared with the Staff Judge Advocate or more senior officials before it is given out. Legal counsel for acquisition programs. Applies knowledge of statutory and regulatory law, including but not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), all as interpreted by courts and administrative boards, to develop tailored legal advice that best satisfies the client's priorities. As a principal legal advisor, communicates and coordinates legal advice with other attorneys, the Staff Judge Advocate, Air Force General Counsel, and at the highest levels within the Air Force. Recognized throughout ACC as a subject matter expert within the areas of labor relations law, standards of conduct, and military and civilian personnel law, including the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), and civilian-led unit issues. Provides legal advice, counsel, and opinions to the ACC Staff Judge Advocate and/or designated supervisor on the most complex and urgent legal issues related to these areas of expertise. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies the laws, regulations, and policies applicable to real property, TFII, BRAC, and MHPI programs. Identifies and develops changes in USAF regulations and practices and procedures to align them with the requirements of federal law and regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. A law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of a state or the District of Columbia. Ideally, the incumbent will have completed the requirements of an advanced legal degree, in any subject matter, as demonstration of ability to perform the special skills required for this challenging work. 2. Professional knowledge of labor relations law and institutions, including but not limited to military and civilian personnel law and regulations, the National Security Personnel System (NSPS) and Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). 3. Professional knowledge of Federal Government contracting procedures, as well as applicable legislation, regulations, and guidance, including but not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 4. Professional knowledge of ethics law (to include the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)), the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) sufficient to competently advise senior decision makers at Command level. 5. Professional knowledge of the varied legislation, regulations and guidance, including but not limited to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, as amended, the Surplus Property Act, as amended, Federal Property Management regulations, and Department of Defense and Air Force issuances used in providing legal services involving federal real and personal property transactions. Knowledge of theories, principals, and techniques of legal research, general legal resource materials, and the skill to apply this knowledge; as well as a thorough understanding of the electronic, e.g., computer-assisted, web-based, research tools available to ensure access to comprehensive and current information. 6. Highly skilled in written and oral advocacy, possessing superior negotiation skills, and capable of rational, logical thinking sufficient to prepare and present written briefs and oral arguments on behalf of the USAF, to protect the interests of ACC, to recognize, analyze, and segregate various legal aspects of complex factual situations, to write concise legal opinions, and to explain complex legal principles and recommend appropriate actions. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines with minimal required supervision. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates are required to disclose any pending ethics or other judicial or miscellaneous allegations under review, including any adverse findings by a state bar or disciplinary committee and must consent to provide a letter for each state where admitted, demonstrating good standing. 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. Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Writing Example: Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical skills. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.