SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) (GS-15)

Summary

The incumbent serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. This Supervisory Attorney-Advisor position provides the first level of supervision supporting the General Counsel. The incumbent also serves as the University's Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official. This Defense Legal Services Agency position is stationed within the University's Office of General Counsel.

Duties

You will support the General Counsel and share responsibility for the effective operation of all programs and functions assigned to the Office of General Counsel. You will act for the General Counsel in their absence, providing full management, executive, and administrative staff direction. You will exercise wide latitude, independent judgment, and initiative to complete complex legal assignments without preliminary instruction. You will provide strategic management, operational guidance, and expert consultation to the General Counsel and legal staff. You will draft legislation and prepare comprehensive analytical reports evaluating impacts on University programs and policies. You will coordinate legislative and regulatory actions with DoWGC, ASW (Health Affairs), and ASW (Legislative Affairs). You will play a major role in developing the official agency position on proposed legislation affecting the University. You will review new and proposed regulations, policies, and DoW Directives to ensure consistency with applicable legislation. You will collaborate with the Department of Justice to prepare briefs, recommend defense strategies, and litigate cases. You will formulate legal findings impacting relations with Military Departments, grant sponsors, and foreign partners. You will assist in the litigation of complex cases that involve extensive, specialized medical and scientific research.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of, and professional experience applying laws and policies in these fields: administrative, higher education, labor and employment, contract, cooperative agreements, fiscal, and government ethics. This experience must include serving as a lead or senior counsel in complex litigation matters, as well as providing authoritative legal counsel and strategic advisory services to senior officials on high-risk or sensitive institutional issues. Additionally, candidate must possess proven experience leading, directing, and mentoring a multidisciplinary legal team consisting of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative support staff. 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

The successful applicant must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the following criteria. Applicants will be evaluated on: working knowledge of and experience in administrative, higher education, labor and employment, contract, cooperative agreements, fiscal, and government ethics laws. The candidate must have litigation experience as well as experience advising senior officials and leading a team of attorneys, paralegals, and/or administrative staff. 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. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. 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.

How to apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: dayna.jamison.ctr@usuhs.edu Facsimile applications will not be considered. You must submit: A cover letter that explains why you are interested in and qualified for the position. If applicable, you must include any requests for a relocation incentive or PCS funding in your cover letter. A current resume, no more than two (2) pages in length, that shows relevant experience, including: Job titles (with GS level(s), if applicable); Dates of employment (month/year); and Bar membership, stating jurisdiction(s). Two brief legal writing samples (no more than ten (10) years old and no more than ten (10) pages each) that demonstrate analytical and advocacy abilities (excerpts of lengthier written work products are acceptable). Your two most recent performance evaluations, including performance ratings and rater comments. (Mid-year assessments are not acceptable.) If performance evaluations or ratings and rater comments are unavailable, please explain. The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references, including a supervisor, who may be contacted. Current and former Federal employees must also provide a copy of their most recent Standard Form-50 (SF-50) showing title, series, grade, and current salary information (if unavailable, please explain). Do not submit SF-50s for performance awards. A copy of your law school transcript(s) for all legal degrees held, showing award of the degree, final GPA, and final class rank where available. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted, but official transcripts will be required before the applicant is selected. Social security numbers and dates of birth should be redacted from all documentation submitted. 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.

Other information

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. This position is not covered by the Department of the Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.