About this role
Job SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Attorney, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Advises the Staff Judge Advocate, commanders and government officials on all space, cyber, intelligence, acquisition, ethics and other civil law issues affecting the organization.
QualificationsGENERAL 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. A copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof of good standing. A4.1.1. To be eligible for consideration for appointment as an attorney, an applicant must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the ABA. Note: Applicants seeking to use foreign education to meet qualification standards must meet Office of Personnel Management foreign equivalency requirements. Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level. General requirements set forth under paragraph A4.1. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. 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. Professional knowledge of space, international, cyber, intelligence, and operational law to advise senior decision makers at Command level. 2. Ability to furnish legal advice on questions related to interpretation of federal and state statutes and judicial decisions, Air and Space Force policy directives and instructions, DoD directives, delegation of authority, and the history and procedures implementing Department of the Air Force policy. 3. Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of legal research, general legal resource materials, and the skill to apply this knowledge. 4. Skill in applying the law to specific federal situations, resulting in a conclusion, which is legally supportable by statute and/or case law and implementing regulations. 5. Ability to supervise and train subordinates in the research, analysis, and evaluation of complex and difficult legal questions that have a substantial impact on Air and Space Force interests. 6. Broad and in-depth knowledge of the organization, mission, and functions of USSF and commercial space sector. 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. A copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof of good standing. 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.
Major Duties1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities less than 25% of the time. 2. Advises the Commander, as well as subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers, on a host of space and operational law matters. 3. Drafts, reviews and interprets US Government and DoD laws, policies, regulations, concepts of operation and other documents regarding Space Force training, education, doctrine, ranges, aggressors, test and evaluation, and other command mission areas. Analyzes, evaluates, and provides appropriate counsel and policy guidance on developments in training, education, doctrine, ranges, aggressors, test and evaluation, and other command mission areas, including applicable legislation and policies so that appropriate determination may be made regarding support to these mission areas. 4. Drafts, interprets and reviews agreements and other documents related to installation host-tenant relationships, memoranda of agreements and understandings, and international agreements, including Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements, Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), SOFA supplementary agreements, implementing agreements, basing agreements and similar documents. 5. Performs other duties as assigned, to include, but not limited to, providing command-level advice and guidance on claims, environmental law, contract law, labor law, and other civil law matters.