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United States Army Criminal Investigation Division

Attorney-Adviser (General)

United States Army Criminal Investigation Division, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 22134


About the Position: This position is for the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, Office of Chief Counsel, prioritizing legal support to the Cyber Directorate, Headquarters for which is located at Quantico, VA. Excepted Service Attorney Positions: If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy this position.Duties

Serve as legal adviser for DACID within the Office of Chief Counsel, prioritizing legal support to the National Security Law (NSL) Section.Possess worldwide responsibilities for legal advice and policy guidance on the command’s missions to investigate felony-level and other significant cyber-crime and related Insider Threats affecting the Army.Serve as a subject matter expert and legal adviser to other Army civilian attorneys and judge advocates regarding investigations involving computer crimes and related offenses.Provide advice and assistance on the development of training and informational programs related to computer crime and computer security.Conduct research for cases pending trial, drafting motions and specifications, drafting of requests for search warrants and search authorizations, and assisting in agent expert witness testimony preparation.Provide advice and direction on the law, regulations, and the adequacy of investigations for prosecution and administrative actions.Develop and draft DA legal policies for computer crime investigations that resolve criminal, intelligence, forensic, and policy concerns.Analyze and interpret legislation, executive orders, directives, regulations, and policies governing the protection of critical infrastructure, Information Assurance, cybersecurity, terrorism, national security, and computer crime.Represent the DACID as a legal representative.Provide advice on the development of training and informational programs aimed at DACID investigative field elements, military attorneys, military judges, military commanders, DA employees, and military family members.Salary

$139,395 - $181,216/yearConditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.A two year trial/probationary period may be required.This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance for access for the duration of employment.This position requires the incumbent to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.This position requires the incumbent to maintain active bar membership, in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.This position requires the incumbent to be willing to adhere to a drug test IAW AR 600-85, and submit a DA Form 5019R. Be willing to submit to random drug tests on a recurring basis.Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position:Skill in identifying and researching highly technical and complex legal issues.Skill in providing legal, technical, and policy guidance.Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs.Qualification Requirements:

The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:Education Requirements:

Position requires the possession of the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)

AND

be a member in good standing in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Applicants for initial appointment into attorney positions within the Department of Army must be graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of the applicant's graduation. A law school transcript must be submitted with your application materials.Bar Membership:

Applicants must currently be a member in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Proof of such membership and good standing must be submitted with your application materials.Experience:

In addition to the requirements above, applicants for the GS-14 or equivalent Attorney positions must also possess 3 years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.Time in Grade:

The Qualifying Authorities (QA's) will make a determination as to the applicability of time in grade based on the requirements of the position. If you are currently employed as an attorney by the Federal government you must have completed one year at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade level as the position being filled.NOTICE OF VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference", and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed.Education:

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.Other Information

PLEASE NOTE THAT REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION, TIME IN GRADE, AND EXPERIENCE MAY BE WAIVED BY THE APPLICABLE AUTHORITY AND THE REQUIREMENTS SHOULD NOT DETER ANY INDIVIDUAL FROM APPLYING FOR THE POSITION.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Two year trial/probationary period may be required.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the

Required Documents

section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/22/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, click

Apply

to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.Follow the prompts to

select your resume and/or other supporting documents

to be included with your application package.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and

click to continue with the application process.It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Benefits

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.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.

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