Summary
This position is in the Excepted Service. Selection under this appointment does not confer civil service competitive status.
Duties
As a ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) you will be responsible for the following duties: Research, investigate, and analyze diverse subject matter related to the missions and functions of the Agency. Identify problem areas and associated legal issues; investigate facts; and research and analyze applicable laws, regulations, and other legal and technical source materials. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of domestic and international environmental laws, international humanitarian laws, laws governing the role of the Federal government in preparing for and responding to man-made disasters worldwide, legal matters related to the elimination of weapons of mass destruction, and operational and intelligence issues arising from complex technological and scientific operations. Guide, provide instruction, or participate in negotiations arising out of Agency missions in extremely sensitive technological matters such as nuclear weapons effects, research, consequence management resulting from the use of WMD, protection of intellectual property and trade secrets, etc. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of fiscal and military administrative law to difficult legal issues arising from a broad spectrum of threat reduction operations. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of federal statutes and regulations to proposed or on-going government operations, delays in which could prove detrimental to the nation's defense, and the nature of which requires defending scientific positions as to which there is substantial disagreement and controversy among scientists and within the general public. Provide legal review, guidance, and representation for the Agency in Department of Defense and inter-agency proceedings with respect to intra- and intergovernmental agreements. Protect sensitive but unclassified information (e.g. commercially sensitive or militarily sensitive data), and classified, national security information from improper disclosure under the Government's information laws and policies. Promote sound organizational security practices and coordinate for security staff assistance visits as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/approved.html You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, and be in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar. AND Possess a Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position. A copy of college transcripts must be submitted with your application. NOTE: Failure to provide college transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the qualifications and other basic requirements are eligible for referral and selection consideration.