This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/750836200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Summary
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
09/28/2023 to 10/25/2023
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Salary
$116,393 - $151,308 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 14
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
25% or less - Travel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— PCS or Relocation incentives as described in 5 U.S. Code § 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
14
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
DE-12132581-23-DGK
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Control number
750836200
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Duties
- Incumbent serves as the subject matter expert in this complex and constantly evolving practice area of military administrative law
- Incumbent will independently conduct legal research pertaining to each area as well as prepare briefings and presentations.
- Incumbent will prepare legal memoranda in support of each area of law
- Incumbent will provide legal advice and services in the area of military personnel law and military-related law on a wide range of subjects.
- **Continue under Qualifications**
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This position is eligible for ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. This position is primarily for in-office duties during regular business hours, Monday through Friday with only limited, occasional ad-hoc telework.
- Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.
- All eligibility and qualifications must be met by the referral cut-off date.
- **See Qualifications and Education and Experience sections for additional requirements**
Qualifications
Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States, and have legal experience in excess of 5 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
DUTIES CONTINUE
The successful selectee will perform the following duties:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
DUTIES CONTINUE
The successful selectee will perform the following duties:
- Incumbent will provide case assessment, legal memorandum, legal advice, legal briefings, and presentations concerning military matters.
- Incumbent independently conducts legal research pertaining to all areas of military administrative law and associated practice areas; provides written legal analysis, case assessment, legal advice, and recommendations to the command and subordinate commands and to the Fleet as necessary; prepares legal memoranda in support of each area.
- Incumbent will provide legal advice to the command and subordinate activities concerning interpretation and application of military law and policy regarding promotions, advancements, administrative separations, detailing, uniformed personnel entitlements and benefits, retirements, separation pay, casualty affairs, traumatic injury payments from TSGLI, ethics, military justice and Board of Correction of Naval Record petitions and other related military legal matters as assigned
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Education
Must have a J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school, be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States, and have a minimum of five (5) years post-law school legal experience as either a military judge advocate or in private practice providing representation to members in the major areas of responsibility.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires
A recruitment incentive may be authorized if the agency has determined that this position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive.
Relocation incentives as described in 5 U.S. Code § 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The Department of Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.
Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement.
Referral Lists will be issued on an as needed basis as vacancies occur.
Temporary appointments may be extended up to 3 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations.
Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition.
Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions.
Additional information continues under "How to apply"
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Candidates are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume showing relevant experience and a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria of this position. Resume should also include the following:
- Vacancy Job Announcement Number.
- Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers. (Do NOT include your SSN or personal photo on your resume.)
- Country of citizenship.
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received.
- Information about your paid and nonpaid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
- References list with contact information.
- You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
- Current federal government employees should indicate their current GS and step level or equivalent grade and salary.
Writing sample of ten pages or less. The writing sample may be an excerpt of a longer document but shall not exceed ten pages in actual length.
An official certificate issued within the past 3 months showing the applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States or sufficient proof that the same has been requested with the appropriate licensing authority.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by and 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. (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/)
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to Sherry Schaarschmidt at: sherry.l.schaarschmidt.civ@us.navy.mil
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. A single file containing all required documents is preferred.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
VISIT OUR CAREERS PAGE:
Learn more about what it is like to work at Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Pages/Default.aspx/
Agency contact information
Department of Navy EIC
- doneic@us.navy.mil
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BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL
Chief of Naval Personnel
Millington, TN 38055
US
Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
NOTE: If you have any questions or need assistance, please email the DON Employment Information Center at DONEIC@us.navy.mil
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Writing sample of ten pages or less. The writing sample may be an excerpt of a longer document but shall not exceed ten pages in actual length.
An official certificate issued within the past 3 months showing the applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States or sufficient proof that the same has been requested with the appropriate licensing authority.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by and 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. (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/)
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.
Required Documents
Resume showing relevant experience and a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria of this position. Resume should also include the following:
- Vacancy Job Announcement Number.
- Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers. (Do NOT include your SSN or personal photo on your resume.)
- Country of citizenship.
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received.
- Information about your paid and nonpaid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
- References list with contact information.
- You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
- Current federal government employees should indicate their current GS and step level or equivalent grade and salary.
Writing sample of ten pages or less. The writing sample may be an excerpt of a longer document but shall not exceed ten pages in actual length.
An official certificate issued within the past 3 months showing the applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States or sufficient proof that the same has been requested with the appropriate licensing authority.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by and 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. (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/)
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to Sherry Schaarschmidt at: sherry.l.schaarschmidt.civ@us.navy.mil
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. A single file containing all required documents is preferred.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
VISIT OUR CAREERS PAGE:
Learn more about what it is like to work at Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Pages/Default.aspx/
Agency contact information
Department of Navy EIC
- doneic@us.navy.mil
- Address
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BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL
Chief of Naval Personnel
Millington, TN 38055
US
Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
NOTE: If you have any questions or need assistance, please email the DON Employment Information Center at DONEIC@us.navy.mil
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless.
Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!
Agency contact information
Department of Navy EIC
- doneic@us.navy.mil
- Address
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BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL
Chief of Naval Personnel
Millington, TN 38055
US