Attorney-Adviser (General) - Department of the Air Force - Boise, ID

IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

NATIONWIDE TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 124th Fighter Wing

Attorney-Adviser (General)

Boise, Idaho

Appointment Type: Permanent

PD #: D2250000

Series/Grade: GS – 0905 – 12 / 12

Salary Range: $71,012.00 – $92,316.00

*Candidates must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance within one year of hire*

*PCS is not authorized*

MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD IS REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Idaho Air National Guard as a condition of employment. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.

In accordance with the Labor Management Agreement, Article 18, Promotions:

Area of Consideration

The area of consideration for all Idaho National Guard bargaining unit positions will be as follows:

(1) Bargaining unit members

(2) All other individuals

This does not preclude management from selecting either Section (1) or Section (2) applications after Section (1) applicants have been considered.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

Current members of the Idaho Air National Guard or those affiliated with the Armed Forces eligible to become a member. MUST BE A CURRENT AND QUALIFIED JUDGE ADVOCATE.

Application materials must be received by Tuesday, February 09, 2016 . Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations section to understand the requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Military requirement: Officer O-3 thru O-4
  


• AFSC: 51J3
  


• MUST BE A CURRENT AND QUALIFIED JUDGE ADVOCATE

DUTIES:
MAJOR DUTIES: (Detailed duties are on the Position Description)

Major duties include but are not restricted to:

The primary purpose

of the position is to serve as the sole full-time professional legal advisor, providing

consultation, collaboration, support,

guidance, and subject matter expertise

(SME) to the Wing Commander. Also serves as the full-time

legal advisor to Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) commanders

and staff. Provides SME authoritative advisory, consultation, and collaboration

in the areas of ethics, medical

and physical evaluation, labor, domestic operations and administrative law.

MAJOR DUTIES:

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Advises

Commander and staff on interpretation of federal

statutes and regulations, ensures

that legal advice, consultation, and collaboration is furnished

in a timely manner.

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW: Provides

advisory, guidance, consultation, and collaboration to Commander, staff, and supervisors.

ETHICS: As the

SME in Government Ethics, provides

training to all unit members, staff and

personnel on matters such as 1) Financial disclosure programs and reviews; 2) Ethics counselor program

training, advice and assistance; 3) Post-government employment program

advice and assistance; and 4)

Gift acceptance programs,

including gifts of travel,

gifts to the command

and service member.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE: Provides legal assistance on

a non-interference basis to members of the ANG, spouses of members, and family members as authorized by ANGI 51-504,

AFI 51-504 (when applicable), CNGBI, NGR, and other AF/JA guidance and, as resources and expertise permit, legal assistance may also be provided to Active Component

members, other Reserve

Component m

POLICY

SETTING: Formulates Wing legal

policy and its execution; legal representation; legal

initiatives; constitutional, civil, criminal, labor law; a full

spectrum of expert legal advice

to Wing leaders.

MILITARY

JUSTICE: Prepares and renders legal advice and opinions to commanders and senior staff regarding

military justice options.

DISABILITY

EVALUATION SYSTEM (DES): Provides legal advice, legal briefings, and counsel to

Wing leadership on the DES

process.

DOMESTIC

OPERATIONS: Provides professional legal

advice and opinions on issues

arising from federal laws and

regulations and their application to the National

Guard or concerning the federal

mission of the National Guard, including homeland defense and security, emergency response, and

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Professional

legal positions involved in preparing cases for trial and/or the trial of

cases before a court or an administrative body or persons having quasi-judicial power; rendering legal advice and services

with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other matters falling within the purview of a Federal

Government agency.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must

have a law degree (LLB or J.D) from

a law school accredited by the American

Bar Association and be an

active member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Within your application package, you must explain how you gained the specialized experience required for this position. Applicants applying at the GS 12 level must have

at

least 36 months experience, education or training in the preparation of cases

for trial and/or tries cases before a court

or an administrative body of

persons having quasi-judicial power, the rendering of legal advise and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices or other matters

falling within the purview of a Federal Government, the preparation of interpretive and administrative orders, rules, or regulations to give effect to provisions of governing statutes or other

law requirements. Skill

in analyzing, discussing and providing

oral and written counsel on complex legal arguments in a representative capacity in

a manner that aids the recipient in understanding the issues, options, and recommended courses of action.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
SUBSTITUTION EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

NONE

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Idaho National Guard Mission Statement:

The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counter drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more—all with equal speed, strength and efficiency.

Whether the call is coming from the Governor of the State of Idaho or directly from the President of the United States, Guard Soldiers and Airman are always ready and always there.

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Funds Transfer Program.

This is a dual-status position and membership in the Idaho Air National Guard is required. By submitting this application you are affirming to the validity of the information you have provided.

All male applicants born after 31 December 1959 will be required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. (5 U.S.C. 3328)

Acceptance of any military technician position over 179 days will cause termination of entitlement and eligibility for all bonuses and student loan repayments effective the date of employment. This does not affect the Montgomery GI Bill eligibility. Payments of Selected Reserve reenlistment bonuses authorized in section 308b of title 37, United States Code, to Military Technicians (Dual Status) who become eligible for reenlistment while serving on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn (in theater) are excluded from repayment. Acceptance of any military technician position may affect your incentive bonus. Check with your incentives manager to see if this applies to the incentive you received.

Applicants who feel they have reinstatement/restoration/re-promotion rights to this grade and position should contact the Human Resources Office.

The Idaho National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap or age which does not interfere with job accomplishment or National Guard membership. Veteran’s Preference does not apply to any National Guard position.

BENEFITS:
BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following WEB addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

For additional information, visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp

Life Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com

Retirement Program:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/El/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the documents in the required documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, February 09, 2016 .

We are ONLY

accepting on-line applications.

To begin the

process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your

existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers

button at the end of the process.

NOTE: To check the

status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application,

log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more

information link under the application status for this position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Failure to provide complete information will result in your not receiving consideration for this position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

– Current Resume

– Personnel Records Review (RIP)

– Transcript

– Job related certificates and licenses (optional) – current only

– Explanation of specialized experience – if not included in body of resume

AGENCY CONTACT INFO: YVONNE M. HOWARD

Phone: (208)422-3343

Email: YVONNE.HOWARD@ANG.AF.MIL

Agency Information:

Idaho National Guard

JFHQ-ID/HR

ATTN Staffing Specialist

4794 Gen Manning Ave Bldg 442

Boise,

ID

83705-8112

USA