ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (LABOR)

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. Major duties: For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Serve as a senior labor attorney and legal advisor to commanders, directors, other management officials, and the Civilian Personnel Office on all issues arising from the employment of civil service and non-appropriated fund employees. Provide subject matter expertise in all areas of labor and employment law. Serve as a senior labor litigation attorney representing the Department of the Air Force in third-party administrative and judicial proceedings concerning employment-related disputes involving the 75th Air Base Wing, the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, their subordinate organizations, all tenant units at Hill Air Force Base, and organizations at other installations. Under the direction of the Chief of the Civil Law Division, performs the duties of the Chief of Labor Law at Hill Air Force Base. Engages in settlement negotiations as appropriate with opposing parties. Qualifications: For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Ideal Candidate: Attorney with professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. A graduate from an ABA accredited law school. Have an active bar membership in good standing in the Bar or highest court of a state, or U.S. territory, U.S. commonwealth or District of Columbia and has never been disciplined, sanctioned, or had fitness to practice law challenged by any bar or court or a state of territory of the U.S. or District of Columbia. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and, for assignment within the Department of Defense, OGC, or DLSA, active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. The Military Departments may also extend the requirement for active bar membership to assignment of civilian attorneys within their respective Departments. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Attorneys performing duties in NSPS YA3 or YC3 (pay set above entry level), GS-15, or equivalent-level positions are expected to perform with substantial independence even when working on the most complex or difficult matters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, precedents, and procedures related to government-related litigation and federal employment labor issues, and civil law. 2. Ability to effectively interpret and apply law and recommend changes in legislation, policy, or regulations. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 4. Ability to direct, coordinate, and review the concerted efforts of teams of specialists. 5. Ability to recognize and appropriately handle issues of precedent-setting nature, delicacy, or importance to agency goals, national and international importance, or high public interest. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application. A copy of the bar card is not suffice for proof of good standing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.