SUPERVISORY GENERAL ATTORNEY

Full Job Description

Responsible for Civil law policies, procedures and practices which facilitate the accomplishment of the 78th Air Base Wing's mission.

Senior advisor to management officials, Command and members of staff on all matters involving compliance with statutes, executive orders, directives, and policy governing.

Incumbent supervises all attorney, paralegal and clerical personnel in the Civil law Division 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.

Basic Qualification Requirement: You must meet ALL of the following qualification requirements and provide documentation to support your qualifications (If you are using education to qualify, failure to submit the required documentation will result in you being rated ineligible.

See sections on "College Transcripts" and "Foreign Education" below for required documentation.): Education: Have a first professional law degree (LL.B.

or J.D.) that is accredited by the American Bar Association. Bar Membership: Active membership in good standing in the Bar or highest court of a state, or U.S. territory, U.S.

commonwealth or District of Columbia; never been disciplined, sanctioned, or had fitness to practice law challenged by any bar or court or a state or territory of the U.S.

or District of Columbia (Failure to provide documentation of bar membership and good standing will result in an ineligible rating.) Professional Experience: You must have professional experience in excess of three (3) years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this 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: Knowledge of and ability to interpret laws, regulations, precedents and procedures related to Federal Government Civil Law/General Law matters Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and review the efforts of a small to medium sized organization of general law attorneys and support personnel Skill in representing and advocating for the Air Force with Congressional delegates and other personnel at all levels of the Federal, State, and Local Government Ability to recognize and appropriately handles issues of precedent-setting nature, sensitivity, or importance to agency goals, national and international security, or high public interest Effective oral communications and skill in writing sound and persuasive memoranda, briefs, reports, plans, and pleadings.

Ability to direct, coordinate, and review the concentrated efforts of installation and command personnel Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures 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. Major Duties:

Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Reviews, interprets, and provides written legal opinions on highly complex civil laws, regulations, directives, instructions, and duties as they relate to problems of compliance by Robins AFB.

Serves as legal advisor to the Installation Commander and the 78 Air Base Wing Commander, and assists them in their responsibility of developing and implementing base-wide policies and programs designed in the interest of military and civilians working at the installation.

Responsible for Standards of Conduct/Ethics Program and serves as Deputy Standards of Conduct Counselor for the base.

Advises management officials, commanders, staff and employees regarding ethics issues as applied to their subordinates and themselves.

Incumbent must ensure that various sections within Civil Law Division (Legal Assistance and Expanded Legal Assistance, and Standards of Conduct Program) are providing professional and experienced representation and services to the respective clients.

Provides advice and guidance to eligible legal assistance clients regarding personal civil matters, including acting as lead counsel and representing eligible clients under the Expanded Legal Assistance Program (ELAP).