Space Systems Command
ATTORNEY ADVISOR (GENERAL)
Space Systems Command, Satellite Beach, Florida, United States, 32937
The primary purpose of this position is to support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as a senior attorney, providing legal advice and counsel for the most complex, often precedential, installation level cases in environmental law, labor law, and other administrative law matters to Space Launch Delta 45 and tenant units. To represent Air Force (AF) interests in various forums and support the defense of the DAF in litigation.
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. Online information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.
GS-12 Level Qualifications The attorney must satisfy one of the following requirements: two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level; or the second professional law degree (LL.M.), plus one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level.
GS-13 Level Qualifications The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of two years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to maintain good working relations.
Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects.
Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal.
Ability to meet and deal with customers and clients using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of 45 SLD, tenant units, contractors, and commercial space launch providers.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to advise and counsel others of the application of laws, regulations, case law, and other sources of law to specific sets of facts.
Ability to research and understand labor law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Civil Service reform Act (CSRA), regulations arising thereunder, and applicable case law.
Ability to research and understand environmental law, including but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), regulations arising thereunder, and applicable case law.
Ability to effectively represent the Government in litigation, including but not limited to litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), arbitrators, and in federal court.
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.
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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. Online information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.
GS-12 Level Qualifications The attorney must satisfy one of the following requirements: two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level; or the second professional law degree (LL.M.), plus one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level.
GS-13 Level Qualifications The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of two years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to maintain good working relations.
Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects.
Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal.
Ability to meet and deal with customers and clients using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of 45 SLD, tenant units, contractors, and commercial space launch providers.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to advise and counsel others of the application of laws, regulations, case law, and other sources of law to specific sets of facts.
Ability to research and understand labor law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Civil Service reform Act (CSRA), regulations arising thereunder, and applicable case law.
Ability to research and understand environmental law, including but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), regulations arising thereunder, and applicable case law.
Ability to effectively represent the Government in litigation, including but not limited to litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), arbitrators, and in federal court.
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.
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