ATTORNEY ADVISOR (MILITARY)

DutiesYou will serve as the Branch Head, Civil and Administrative Law Branch for the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) regarding all civil and administrative law issues in the Marine Corps.You will serve as the principal legal advisor on all Pentagon administrative law issues, including legal review of congressional legislation, DoD directives, Navy instructions and regulations, and Marine Corps Orders and Administrative Messages.You will serve as the principal legal advisor on release of government information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.You will provide Marine Corps-wide oversight for the Marine Corps Ethics Program, including the electronic financial disclosure report programs, annual ethics training, quarterly and annual reports, inspections, and OGE program reviews.You will be a designated ethics official in accordance with the DoD Joint Ethics Regulation (JER).You will furnish oral and written ethics advice directly to Marine Corps military and civilian personnel.You will serve as principal legal advisor to the SJA to CMC as Marine Corps Rules Counsel as he provides professional supervision and/or discipline to all Marine Corps judge advocates and civilian attorneys under his cognizance.You will serve as the principal adviser to the SJA to CMC in the exercise of his or her duties as the Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) for the Marine Corps.You will serve as the principal legal advisor on Marine Corps litigation.You will serve as the principal legal advisor on Marine Corps litigation, including developing strategic/ tactical positions, coordinating support to DOJ, DOD, and DON, and recommending terms/ conditions for settlement of cases to SJA to CMC.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust 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.govWithin 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.You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.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.Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing legal advice and services in the firelds of civil and administrative law, government ethics, federal litigation, professional responsibility, military justice, and general military law. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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: . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may 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.