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Duties
You will provide a broad range of legal services to personnel on a regular basis.
You will provide professional legal advice to NAWCAD in the fields of Federal acquisition law, civilian personnel law, ethics and standards of conduct, litigation, the Freedom of Information Act, and fiscal law.
You will assist the Counsel, in rendering legal advice and assistance to the Commander and his/her staff on matters of civilian personnel law, ethics and fiscal policy.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.
gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Qualifications .
The successful candidate will be expected to provide legal support across the full range of OGC practice areas, including Federal acquisition law, civilian personnel law, ethics and standards of conduct, litigation, the Freedom of Information Act, fiscal law, and litigation related to these areas.
However, the responsibilities of this position are anticipated to be focused on advising clients on a variety of Federal acquisition law-related matters, to include contractual interpretation; drafting and reviewing contractual modifications; contract disputes and claims; responding to bid protests; reviewing solicitations, acquisition strategy and planning documents, as well as other acquisition-related documents; competitive source selections; statutory interpretation; and preparing or reviewing responses to Congressional inquiries, and Government Accountability Office (GAO) as may be required.
The position will be filled under the Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) personnel demonstration system, which is a pay-for-performance system using pay bands with salary ranges.
The position will be filled in the Business and Program Management, Pay Band DA-05 (equivalent to GS-13).
Due to workload requirements and experience of candidates, consideration may be made to fill the position at the STRL DA-06 Pay Band (GS-14/GS-15 equivalent).
Pay will be set commensurate with the successful applicant's qualifications, funding availability, and STRL pay-setting guidelines.
To be eligible as a GS-13 equivalent, the applicant must have in excess of two years of relevant legal experience in some combination of the OGC practice areas identified above.
To be eligible for the GS-14 equivalent, the applicant must have three and a half years of relevant legal experience in some combination of the OGC practice areas identified above.
To be eligible for the GS-15 equivalent, the applicant must have five and a half years of relevant legal experience in some combination of the OGC practice areas identified above.
Experience in federal acquisition law is highly desired.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education Applicant must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.
S.
Commonwealth, U.
S.
territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
Applicants who have graduated from law school less than five years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.
Additional information This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.
Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: https://www.
secnav.
navy.
mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.
pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority.
However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated on: (1) the depth, breadth, and quality of relevant experience in the OGC practice areas; (2) their ability to work both independently and as part of a team; (3) their ability to work well with clients and colleagues and develop strong attorney-client relations; and (4) their written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with DON and DON OGC is not required but will be considered a plus.
Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of DON OGC or equivalent Office of General Counsel or law firm/office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are desired.
To be eligible for selection, an applicant must: (1) Be a U.
S.
citizen; (2) Have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; (3) Be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.
S.
commonwealth, U.
S.
territory, or the District of Columbia; be admitted to practice before a state or federal court and (4) Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Applicants should submit a cover letter; a resume; two legal writing samples (not more than 10 pages each; portions of longer documents are acceptable); your most recent SF-50 (if a current federal employee) and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisor) who may be contacted.
Applicants who have graduated from law school less than five years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.
Applicants should clearly indicate if they do not want their current supervisor contacted.
The cover letter should address when the applicant will be available to report for duty.
Current Federal employees should also indicate their present GS and step level or equivalent grade and salary.
Please redact social security numbers on any submitted documents.
A complete resume is required.
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
g.
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required.
Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school.
While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.
] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service.
If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.
g.
disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
https://www.
opm.
gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.
pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.
).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Applicants must email complete application packages to: denise.
m.
marrama.
civ@us.
navy.
mil AND daniel.
c.
carleton.
civ@us.
navy.
mil.
Interested attorneys may also contact Ms.
Denise Marrama, Counsel, NAWCADLKE, at (732) 323-2131 or denise.
m.
marrama.
civ@us.
navy.
mil for further information.
This Personnel Notice will close at 11:59 PM, EST on March 15, 2024.
Only applications received by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the "Instructions for New OGC Attorneys" (see Careers section of www.
ogc.
navy.
mil).
Facsimile or hard copy applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate.
HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Agency contact information Melanie Graves Phone 240-561-6682 Email melanie.
graves@navy.
mil Address NAVAIRWARCENADLKE HRO Building 150 Lakehurst, NJ 08733 US Next steps Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide.
You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Applicants should submit a cover letter; a resume; two legal writing samples (not more than 10 pages each; portions of longer documents are acceptable); your most recent SF-50 (if a current federal employee) and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisor) who may be contacted.
Applicants who have graduated from law school less than five years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.
Applicants should clearly indicate if they do not want their current supervisor contacted.
The cover letter should address when the applicant will be available to report for duty.
Current Federal employees should also indicate their present GS and step level or equivalent grade and salary.
Please redact social security numbers on any submitted documents.
A complete resume is required.
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
g.
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required.
Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school.
While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.
] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service.
If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.
g.
disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
https://www.
opm.
gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.
pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.
).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency U.
S.
CITIZENS
You will provide professional legal advice to NAWCAD in the fields of Federal acquisition law, civilian personnel law, ethics and standards of conduct, litigation, the Freedom of Information Act, and fiscal law.
You will assist the Counsel, in rendering legal advice and assistance to the Commander and his/her staff on matters of civilian personnel law, ethics and fiscal policy.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.
gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Qualifications .
The successful candidate will be expected to provide legal support across the full range of OGC practice areas, including Federal acquisition law, civilian personnel law, ethics and standards of conduct, litigation, the Freedom of Information Act, fiscal law, and litigation related to these areas.
However, the responsibilities of this position are anticipated to be focused on advising clients on a variety of Federal acquisition law-related matters, to include contractual interpretation; drafting and reviewing contractual modifications; contract disputes and claims; responding to bid protests; reviewing solicitations, acquisition strategy and planning documents, as well as other acquisition-related documents; competitive source selections; statutory interpretation; and preparing or reviewing responses to Congressional inquiries, and Government Accountability Office (GAO) as may be required.
The position will be filled under the Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) personnel demonstration system, which is a pay-for-performance system using pay bands with salary ranges.
The position will be filled in the Business and Program Management, Pay Band DA-05 (equivalent to GS-13).
Due to workload requirements and experience of candidates, consideration may be made to fill the position at the STRL DA-06 Pay Band (GS-14/GS-15 equivalent).
Pay will be set commensurate with the successful applicant's qualifications, funding availability, and STRL pay-setting guidelines.
To be eligible as a GS-13 equivalent, the applicant must have in excess of two years of relevant legal experience in some combination of the OGC practice areas identified above.
To be eligible for the GS-14 equivalent, the applicant must have three and a half years of relevant legal experience in some combination of the OGC practice areas identified above.
To be eligible for the GS-15 equivalent, the applicant must have five and a half years of relevant legal experience in some combination of the OGC practice areas identified above.
Experience in federal acquisition law is highly desired.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education Applicant must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.
S.
Commonwealth, U.
S.
territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
Applicants who have graduated from law school less than five years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.
Additional information This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.
Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: https://www.
secnav.
navy.
mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.
pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority.
However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated on: (1) the depth, breadth, and quality of relevant experience in the OGC practice areas; (2) their ability to work both independently and as part of a team; (3) their ability to work well with clients and colleagues and develop strong attorney-client relations; and (4) their written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with DON and DON OGC is not required but will be considered a plus.
Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of DON OGC or equivalent Office of General Counsel or law firm/office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are desired.
To be eligible for selection, an applicant must: (1) Be a U.
S.
citizen; (2) Have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; (3) Be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.
S.
commonwealth, U.
S.
territory, or the District of Columbia; be admitted to practice before a state or federal court and (4) Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Applicants should submit a cover letter; a resume; two legal writing samples (not more than 10 pages each; portions of longer documents are acceptable); your most recent SF-50 (if a current federal employee) and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisor) who may be contacted.
Applicants who have graduated from law school less than five years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.
Applicants should clearly indicate if they do not want their current supervisor contacted.
The cover letter should address when the applicant will be available to report for duty.
Current Federal employees should also indicate their present GS and step level or equivalent grade and salary.
Please redact social security numbers on any submitted documents.
A complete resume is required.
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
g.
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required.
Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school.
While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.
] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service.
If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.
g.
disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
https://www.
opm.
gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.
pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.
).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Applicants must email complete application packages to: denise.
m.
marrama.
civ@us.
navy.
mil AND daniel.
c.
carleton.
civ@us.
navy.
mil.
Interested attorneys may also contact Ms.
Denise Marrama, Counsel, NAWCADLKE, at (732) 323-2131 or denise.
m.
marrama.
civ@us.
navy.
mil for further information.
This Personnel Notice will close at 11:59 PM, EST on March 15, 2024.
Only applications received by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the "Instructions for New OGC Attorneys" (see Careers section of www.
ogc.
navy.
mil).
Facsimile or hard copy applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate.
HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Agency contact information Melanie Graves Phone 240-561-6682 Email melanie.
graves@navy.
mil Address NAVAIRWARCENADLKE HRO Building 150 Lakehurst, NJ 08733 US Next steps Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide.
You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Applicants should submit a cover letter; a resume; two legal writing samples (not more than 10 pages each; portions of longer documents are acceptable); your most recent SF-50 (if a current federal employee) and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisor) who may be contacted.
Applicants who have graduated from law school less than five years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.
Applicants should clearly indicate if they do not want their current supervisor contacted.
The cover letter should address when the applicant will be available to report for duty.
Current Federal employees should also indicate their present GS and step level or equivalent grade and salary.
Please redact social security numbers on any submitted documents.
A complete resume is required.
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
g.
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required.
Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school.
While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.
] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service.
If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.
g.
disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
https://www.
opm.
gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.
pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.
).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
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• Phone : (732) 323-2131
• Location : Lakehurst, NJ
• Post ID: 9095835839
