This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/814685800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
About the Position: This position is located with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, Office of Counsel, where you will function as the Deputy District Counsel for the Nashville District Office of Counsel and render legal advice, assistance and support to the District Commander, Deputy Commander, and other Division Chiefs on a range of legal issues.
Learn more about this agency10/18/2024 to 11/08/2024
$122,198 - $158,860 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
Yes—A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
Yes
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814685800
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
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.
Note: 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.
Resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Official Transcripts:
- Official law school transcript and an official statement of relative standing in class.
- Photocopies of documents are acceptable when applying but certified documents must be furnished before entering duty. See: Transcripts and Licenses
Official Certificate:
- Official certificate showing that you are a member in good standing of the bar.
- The official certificate must be dated within three months of the date that the application package is submitted.
- The certificate is required to be submitted by all applicants to include attorneys currently appointed to positions under the qualifying authority of The Chief Counsel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Sworn Statement/Declaration:
- A sworn statement or declaration from you that your fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction to the best of your knowledge, or if either has been challenged, a sworn (notarized) statement concerning the facts and circumstances, together with any explanation that you deem appropriate may be submitted.
- As an alternative to a sworn (notarized) statement, a statement which includes a declaration under penalty of perjury may be submitted in the following format: "I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct...executed on (date)...(your signature)." (28 U.S.C. 1746).
- The statement must be dated within three months of the date that the application package is submitted.
- The statement is required to be submitted by all applicants to include attorneys currently appointed to positions under the qualifying authority of The Judge Advocate General (including active duty Army Judge Advocates).
Writing Examples:
- Examples of writing skills as demonstrated by legal briefs, memoranda, or letters.
- These examples should total no more than ten (10) pages in length.
- Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are acceptable.
Reference Letters:
- Must attached three (3) Letters of Reference from current members of the Bar, or provide current contact information for three references, including phone, email, and address.
Required Documents for current US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Attorneys:
1. Resume
2. Most recent annual performance appraisal
3. Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)
4. Completed Occupational Questionnaire.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 11/08/2024 to receive consideration
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/814685800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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