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DLA is the Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency.
See below for important information regarding this job.The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is part of the Department of Defense (DoD).
DLA delivers readiness and lethality to the Warfighter Always and supports our Nation through quality, proactive global logistics.
The duty location will be in the will be in the Office of Chief Counsel - Land and Maritime, Whitehall, Ohio.
10/24/2024 to 11/14/2024
$127,408 - $165,632 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. DLA telework-eligible positions require at least 60% in office time (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week). For those eligible and with supervisory approval, regular and recurring telework may be requested Monday and/or Friday only.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
Yes
Yes
DLAGC-25-12590018-RB
815885500
As an Attorney-Adviser (Fraud), you will be responsible for the following duties within DLA Counsel - Land and Maritime:
PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE AND SERVICES:
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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.
Excepted Service Position: This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Veterans Information: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of 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. (SF-15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov).
As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Selection(s) will be based on the judgment of the selecting official as to which applicant is best qualified to perform the duties of the position.
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated based on the application package submitted. An oral interview may be conducted with some, none, or all candidates, depending upon the relative qualifications of the applicants.
Required documents for submission vary based on the authority you are using to apply (e.g. applying as a Veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a military spouse, etc.) 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.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH APPLICATION:
1. A resume containing, at a minimum, a general description of all past employment relevant to the practice of law, including dates of employment, law school attended, and date of first admission to bar. You may include additional information in your resume or cover letter at your discretion. If not included on your resume, be advised that former and current supervisor name(s) and telephone number(s) will be required. After interviews, the hiring panel will normally perform reference checks on the top 1-3 applicants.
OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (REQUIRED):
2. A legal writing sample of 10 pages or less.
3. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
4. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
5. If you are applying under Veterans' Preference, you should submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. These documents may include, but are not limited to: DD214 (which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA letter and/or Activation/Deactivation orders.
6. If you are applying under Military Spouse Preference, you should provide supporting documentation for military spouse preference.
IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
7. Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure within 6 months of the date of application or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website dated within 6 months. If there is no date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good standing and in active status prior to appointment.
8. A sworn statement signed by you as to whether or not you have ever been found by any tribunal to have committed any crime or other act reflecting upon your suitability to practice law.
9. TRANSCRIPTS: Official transcripts must contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the degree awarded, date conferred, and all required courses as required by the position. [IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS TO VERIFY POSSESSION OF THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL LAW DEGREE (LL.B OR J.D.)]
Applications will NOT be accepted or considered if sent by mail or facsimile. Only on-line applications will be considered.
Please review the following to see if there are any other documents you need to provide:
https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/Careers/supportingdocumentation.pdf
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Roscille Cobb
Supervisory Paralegal
DLA Land and Maritime
Office of Counsel
(614) 692-3284
Roscille.Cobb@dla.mil
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
Applications must be submitted ON-LINE via USAJobs by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of the announcement.
Only complete application packages will be considered. APPLICATIONS THAT FAIL TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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America's Combat Logistics Support Agency: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency. DLA provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war. It also provides logistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others as authorized.
