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Summary The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal advice & counsel on legal matters relating to the National Guard Bureau's Standards of Conduct Program and other administrative law programs. The work often involves complex factual questions requiring extensive analysis coupled with the use of technical experts, very large sums of money, and extremely capable opposing legal talent. The incumbent also performs the duties of a Freedom of Information Act attorney on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities A General Law Advisor advises the Chief, NGB, the Vice Chief, NGB, and the Director of the NGB Joint Staff on a host of general law matters. Provides legal review, advice, and counsel services and utilizes an encyclopedic and authoritative knowledge of the myriad areas of the law that bear upon the operations of the Department of Defense, its military departments, the NGB and the National Guards of the 54 states and territories, to provide the Directors and Deputy Directors, Army and Air National Guard, ARNGRC and ANGRC Chiefs of Staff, and ARN-GRC and ANGRC Staff Directors with important and authoritative policy and planning advice and recommendations pertaining to the ARNG and ANG. Incumbent acts as the lead ethics advisor to the Chief and Vice Chief, NGB, the Directors of the Army and Air National Guard and their respective staffs, and the full-time State and Staff Judge Advocates. Incumbent provides trusted legal advice and written legal reviews for NGB/ANG/ARNG personnel to include senior leaders in the subject matter areas of, but limited to, conflicts of interest, use of government resources, relations with non-federal entities, political activities and lobbying restrictions, travel and transportation, fundraising, gifts, speaking engagements, post-government employment and ethical conduct. Incumbent provides the full range of legal services but focuses primarily on NGB's Standards of Conduct Program. Duties include reviewing and evaluating financial interests of nominees for senior leader positions that require confirmation by the Senate, coordinating and assisting them in the confirmation process, overseeing the public financial disclosure reporting system, reviewing and certifying public financial disclosure reports, drafting of NGB policy on ethics, and coordinating with all NGB components. Incumbent also provides administrative law support to senior leaders and conducts legal sufficiency reviews for complex investigations and NGB Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 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: 1. Expert professional knowledge of federal Standards of Conduct, public and confidential financial disclosure reports as required by the Office of Government Ethics and DoD Policy, Federal Ethics Regulations and supplements, and procurement laws, statutes, principles, concepts, practices, and standards. 2. Expert knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of legal research and resource materials. 3. Expert knowledge of the relationship between the National Guard of the 54 states and territories, the National Guard Bureau, the Department of Defense, and the Departments of the Army and the Air Force. 4. Skill in applying law to complex federal situations in performance of legal analysis and in exercise of legal judgment. 5. General professional knowledge of administrative law. 6. Ability to accurately and persuasively represent an official viewpoint before senior military and civilian personnel and to respond to requests for guidance and counsel in a timely manner. 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. Education Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force. Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Writing Example: Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical skills. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.