You will provide legal advice on difficult and extremely complex problems; advise clients on matters, and cases brought by or against the Department of the Navy.
You will present and summarize cases; draft and interpret laws and legislation; and evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation of matters and cases.
You will prepare legal briefs and opinions for matters and cases or negotiate settlements in the appropriate forum.
The incumbent will represent and advocate for the Department of the Navy and provide legal advice and counsel, in the form of oral advice and written opinions. Requirements Conditions of Employment
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment. Qualifications This vacancy will be filled at the GS-13 through GS-15 level. A position filled at the GS-13 or GS-14 levels will have promotion potential to the NH-IV (GS-15 equivalent) level within the Acquisition Workplace Personnel Demonstration Project (ACQDEMO) system. To be eligible for selection at the GS-13 level, the applicant must have in excess of two years of relevant legal experience within the environmental law community. To be eligible for selection at the GS-14 level, the applicant must have at least three-and-one-half years of relevant legal experience within the environmental law community. To be eligible for selection at the NH-IV (GS-15 equivalent), the applicant must have at least five-and-one-half years of relevant legal experience within the environmental law community. Knowledge and experience with regulatory agencies, environmental policies, planning in major systems acquisition, and practices of the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy structure and organization, and experience with providing legal advice to the aviation repair or test community with regard to occupational safety and health or environmental law, will be considered a plus. Familiarity with other areas of practice described above will be considered a plus but is not required. The grade level offered will be based upon the successful applicant's qualifications and funding availability. Applicants will be evaluated on: (1) the depth, breadth, and quality of their relevant experience to the position being filled; (2) their ability to work both independently and as part of a team; (3) their ability to work well with clients and colleagues and develop strong attorney-client relations; and (4) their written and oral communication skills. Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the DON OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are desired. To be eligible for selection, an applicant must: (1) Be a U.S. citizen; (2) Have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; (3) Be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia; be admitted to practice before a state or federal court and (4) Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance Education The successful applicant must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. Additional information This position will provide the full range of environmental legal services in support of NAVAIR Headquarters, its affiliated acquisition program offices, and the Command's field activities and detachments. Substantive areas of practice include occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, environmental planning, environmental remediation, natural resources conservation, legislative and regulatory development, contract review and drafting, and litigation support. Specifically, the successful candidate will review and respond to questions relating to actions, and proposed actions of the supported Navy command involving the application of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, Clear Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Endangered Species Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and other Federal statutes and regulations. In addition to these duties, the applicant may be expected to support other areas of OGC practice to include litigation, procurement, civilian personnel law, fiscal law, standards of conduct/ethics and FOIA/Privacy Act as needed. This position requires periodic travel for training, command-assist visits, and command inspections. This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. This position is not covered by the Department of the Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .
Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants will be evaluated on: (1) the depth, breadth, and quality of their relevant experience to the position being filled; (2) their ability to work both independently and as part of a team; (3) their ability to work well with clients and colleagues and develop strong attorney-client relations; and (4) their written and oral communication skills. Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the DON OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are desired. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. If selected, you will be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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