ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (LABOR) - ACCELERATED HIRING AUTHORITY

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position, ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (LABOR) NH-0905-04, is to provide readily available, responsive, and timely legal services and advice to the 75 Air Base Wing Commander, as well as subordinate and tenant unit commanders, directors, supervisors, and personnel in support of its clients' missions and responsibilities.

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. Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level.

In addition to General Requirements, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

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. Major Duties:

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.