Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to: serve as the Chief of International and Operations Law, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command (HQ AETC/JA). The incumbent advises the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as well as AETC military and civilian officials and closely coordinates with the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of the General Counsel (SAF/GC), on all international law and operations law issues affecting AETC.
Duties
Principal advisor to the AETC/CC, the Staff Judge Advocate and headquarters staff in matters of international law, operational law and related areas. Provides specialized legal review, policy consultation and legal advice in the areas of operational and international law for AETC and subordinate organizations. Such projects may require in-person briefings to the AETC Commander, Deputy Commander and Director of Staff, and/or travel for similar purposes to other locations. Assists the SJA in carrying out responsibilities in matters pertaining to, among other things, Operations Law, focusing on Accident Investigation Boards (AIBs), Ground Accident Investigation Boards (GAIBs), Flying Evaluation Boards (FEBs), operational training and total force integration issues, and organizational change requests. Fully coordinates appointment of boards, advises AETC staff on board progress, and reviews final draft report for legal sufficiency and coordinated final approval for public release of reports through Air Staff level. Assists the SJA in carrying out responsibilities in matters pertaining to operations law, focusing on memorandums of agreement for flight training routes, airfield safety zones, real estate, infrastructure and related areas. Coordinates with other federal, state and local agencies in connection with the development of final agreements. Fulfills the professional responsibility of an attorney and supports other divisions of HQ AETC as required. Monitors for developments in state attorney license requirements, continuing legal education requirements and code of professional responsibility changes. Assists in training as needed. Represents HQ AETC/JA at meetings on issues related to the functional areas assigned. Attends meetings and consults with high-ranking officials from Headquarters U.S. Air Force (HQ USAF), DoD, and other governmental and non-governmental and international entities on matters relating to AETC and the functional areas assigned.
Education
Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.
How you will be evaluated
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applications who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.