ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL), Position Description Number T6398000 and is part of the MD JFHQ, National Guard.

What you will do

• The purpose of this position is to serve as the principal specialized legal adviser within the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate/General Counsel dedicated to the oversight and support of the Sexual Assault Response Workforce (SARW) program, the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW), and when not performing in the SARW/IPPW areas, to serve as an Attorney-Adviser (General).
• This position performs the following duties: Prevention Policy & Statutory Compliance: Acts as primary legal advisor to the State Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW), the State Prevention Director, and prevention specialists established pursuant to DoD Instruction 6400.09 (DoD Policy on Integrated Primary Prevention of Workforce Harm).
• Advises on statutory authorities, directives, and NGB guidance governing primary prevention of self-harm, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, workplace harassment, and child abuse.
• Reviews legal boundaries regarding data collection, privacy, and research ethics associated with organizational climate assessments, Defense Organizational Climate Surveys (DEOCS), and Defense Prevention Needs Assessments (DPNA).
• Advises prevention specialists on proper safeguarding and limitations on the use of survey data, ensuring non-attribution, compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, and protection from unauthorized disclosure in administrative or judicial proceedings.
• Program and Reporting Guidance: Serves as the primary legal counsel to the State SARW program.
• Provides authoritative interpretations of DoD, Army, Air Force, and NGB policies governing restricted and unrestricted reporting of sexual assault.
• Evaluates complex issues regarding exceptions to confidentiality, mandated reporting obligations, mandatory referral requirements, and victim privilege.
• Contract Solicitations & Reviews: Conducts legal sufficiency reviews of proposed commercial solicitations, statements of work, contracts, modifications, and Inter-Service Support Agreements (ISSAs), related to IPPW/SARW, prior to execution by the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO).
• Primary advisor on the formulation, negotiation, and execution of Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) supporting the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW).
• Mandated Investigations: Provides staff oversight and legal sufficiency reviews on federally mandated investigations involving unrestricted sexual assault reports, command-directed investigations (CDIs), AR 15-6 inquiries, and Commander inquiries.
• Coordinates directly with the NGB Office of Complex Investigations (OCI), Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI), and local law enforcement.
• Information Release & Subpoenas: Reviews and drafts agency determinations on subpoenas, court orders, and Touhy requests arising from civilian criminal prosecutions and civil domestic violence or sexual assault litigation involving Guard personnel.
• Identifies privileged communications, law enforcement records exemptions, and victim privacy protections under FOIA and the Privacy Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.
• (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position requires a secret security clearance; the incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain a secret Clearance.
• Maintain active Level 2 Defense Credentialing Program for Prevention Professionals credentials.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).

Education

Assignments require at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.).

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: If you are a current Federal Employee, please submit your most current non-award SF-50 when applying.
• If selected, failure to submit this documentation may affect your pay and/or delay your appointment.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation: -DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status - Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation: - DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4) - Sponsor's PCS Orders- Proof of Military member's current active duty status - Marriage Certificate Veterans Preference There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring.
• Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (for example, DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
• Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed.
• (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at ***)

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 180 days of the closing date. This position MAY be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives, pending availability of funding and management request. This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.