ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to: lead the 7 AF International, Operations & Safety Law Division,providing legal counsel to the Commander, 7th Air Force, Commander, USAF-Korea (AFKOR), and DeputyCommander, US Forces Korea, as well as subordinate units regarding compliance with International Law, treaties,agreements and procedures; negotiating, concluding and implementing international agreements with thegovernment and political subdivisions of the Republic of Korea.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).

In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S.

territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.

GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities.

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: Knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, instructions, policies, directives and regulations regarding substantiveInternational Law issues in the Republic of Korea including Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction; Foreign Military Sales;disposition of real property on federal installations overseas; principles and requirements of International HumanitarianLaw and Operations; along with the ability to research and apply host nation labor, safety, environmental and privacylaws, airspace utilization; non- representational activities of organized labor units; and Customs procedures &enforcement in the Republic of Korea, as it relates to USAF forces and personnel located in the ROK.

Knowledge and the ability to apply the of principles and requirements of the Law of Armed Conflict; and Combined,Joint and Air Force doctrine (for bed-down and employment of Air Force forces and management of air operationsthrough an Air Operations Center.), including treaties, regulations, instructions, directives policy statements andcustomary International Law.

Comprehensive knowledge of applicable joint doctrines, rules, instructions, policies, directives and regulationsgoverning international treaties and agreements constraining and guiding employment of US Forces, particularly withrespect to northeast Asia and the Republic of Korea specifically.

Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively and/or guide negotiators by identifying and developing interests,options, alternatives and proposals Ability to conduct and participate in training sessions and/or present information on areas of expertise.

Ability to research various legal platforms and interpret law, regulations, directives and instructions and draft legalopinions regarding international, operations and safety and advise on authority and approval levels with a high degree ofskill in expressing ideas, opinions, and thoughts both orally and in writing, including an ability to draft a variety of legaldocuments of varying complexity.

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.

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.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The legal problems embraced within this position vary widely and involve complex questions of fact and law, primarily in the areas of International Law, Operational Law, humanitarian assistance, fiscal, ethics and safety law.

It also frequently involves novel issues for which there are little or no pertinent legal precedents and guidelines.

Issues presented frequently encompass questions of ROK law or custom unique to Korea, thereby further complicating successful resolution.

Accordingly, incumbent must not only be.an active member in good standing of the Bar of an US state or territory entitled to practice law but must also possess training and/or experience in the specialized fields of international Law, operations law, government contracts, fiscal law and management and utilization of SOFA-granted lands.

A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in International Law (or equivalent) and one year of experience dealing directly with International Law matters are highly desirable; or if the applicant does not have an LL.M., two years' experience dealing directly with International Law matters.

Incumbent should also be familiar with USAF procedures and terminology.

The duty of the employee is to provide immediate and continuing support for combat operations or to support maintenance and repair of combat essential systems of the armed forces.

Performs duty in a combat zone after the evacuation of nonessential personnel in connection with a war or a national emergency declared by Congress or the President, and it is impracticable to convert the employee's position to a position authorized to be filled by a member of the armed forces because of a necessity for that duty to be performed without interruption.

Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.

Employees could be assigned to any location worldwide providing civilian support to combat operations and could deploy to non-combat locations in response to contingencies, disaster relief, or other emergency operations.

(IAW: Section 1580 of title 10, United States Code) Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct. Major Duties:

International Law: Provides Legal Counsel regarding International Law matters which affect or relate to the authority, prerogatives and policies of US Forces, activities and commanders, as well as the personal status, rights and obligations of military and civilian personnel and their dependents while stationed in or transiting through the ROK.

Develops and maintains a compliance process for international agreements for which 7 AF is responsible, in conjunction with 7 AF/A3A5, 7 AF/A4, 7 AF/A7 and subordinate 7 AF units.

Operational Law: Plans, organizes, and manages Operations Law activities and integrates with International Law.

Provides legal support for AFFOR operations during contingencies and Readiness and Command & Control Exercises.

Provide legal support for AFFOR operations during contingencies and Readiness and Command & Control Exercises. Provides Operations Law support and 7 AF/JA liaison to CACC.

Safety Law: Provides Safety Law Support and Reviews for all Air Force Activities in the Republic of Korea.

Reviews and advises on all Site Plans, Munition Storage facilities, new construction, quantity distance requirements for all explosives and maintenance operations for all U.S.

Air Force activities at 7 base locations throughout the Republic of Korea. Additionally, duties include providing legal reviews and advice as legal advisor for all aviation safety mishaps.

There is a constant state of construction in the Republic of Korea theater, and every upcoming project is affected by explosive site plans, surveys and encroachment issues.

Administrative Law: Provides Administrative Law support to 7AF Staff.

As needed, reviews and provides timely guidance regarding ethics, as a JER ethics counselor for the CC and senior staff members; evaluates use of ORF and SM&W funds, advises 7AF/CC and HQ staff and 2 Wing Legal offices on all civil matters affecting the Korean Theaterof Operations; reviews and coordinates on Inspector General investigations and Command Directed Investigations(CDI's); advises on Freedom of Information Act requests and Privacy Act issues; and advises on civilian employmentissues.