About the Position: The position offers an excellent opportunity for attorneys to enhance their experience portfolio for future leadership positions. The selectees will assist in the management of the delivery of legal services to the SPB-TF with a primary focus of procurement law, interagency and international support to Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection, military construction, contract claims and appeals, civil litigation, real estate, and fiscal law.
INCENTIVE OF UP TO 25% OF THE BASE SALARY MAY BE OFFERED, DEPENDING ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND MANAGEMENT DISCRETION. AN INCENTIVE MUST BE REQUESTED BY SELECTED APPLICANT AT THE TIME OF THE TENTATIVE JOB OFFER AND APPROVED PRIOR TO HIRE. AND INCENTIVE REQUIRES A SIGNED SERVICE AGREEMENT. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration: Education: An applicant 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 (LL.B. or J.D.). Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Bar Membership: An applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Experience for the GS-14 level: Three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. This experience was acquired after being admitted to the bar. Examples of this experience are: 1. Independently advise Senior Leaders on all aspects of federal acquisition including the formation and administration of contracts, contract claims and appeals, agency and US Government Accountability Office (GAO) protests, and the termination of contracts. 2. Litigate contract disputes or protests before federal courts, or federal boards of contract appeals. 3. Experience as a Procurement Fraud Advisor independently advising Senior Leaders on all aspects of possible suspension and debarment as well as coordinating a remedies plan with federal law enforcement agencies. Time in Grade Requirement: If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government must have completed 1 year at the next lower level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Your application package will be evaluated to ensure your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education meet the qualification requirements stated in this vacancy announcement. Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience and education clearly reflect that you possess the following required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of this position. The following KSA's must be addressed in your resume. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating or effect your overall rating. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) Qualification Requirements: 1. Knowledge, skills and ability with respect to a broad and diverse range of USACE legal practice areas, which may include civil works, federal environmental and regulatory law, federal real estate practice, federal procurement law, torts, FOIA, ethics, federal fiscal law, and federal labor and employment law. 2. Knowledge of statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures concerning federal civil law, focusing on the Corps-related areas listed above. 3. Advocacy and trial experience before a variety of federal courts and boards, including a Federal District Court, the Court of Federal Claims, or a Federal Appeals Court, especially as lead attorney. 4. Practical experience and mature judgement in solving legal problems, providing interpretations of statutes and regulations, and reviewing client documents for legal soundness and accuracy sufficient for the accomplishment of difficult, complex, and varied work relating to complex labor, procurements, and general Corps-related legal issues. 5. Experience working with counsel from other (especially Federal) government agencies or other offices, such as the U.S. Department of Justice, a United States Attorney's Office, or opposing counsel, especially on high profile or significant dollar value cases. 6. Individuals being evaluated for a GS-14 position should demonstrate a strong ability to work well with others; significant leadership and/or teambuilding skills are desired. 7. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Is assigned responsibility for the preparation or review of complex legal issues, instruments, assemblies, or the preparation of legal opinions on complex questions relating to state and Federal laws and regulations.
May have responsibility for acting as an official legal representative of the District in contacts with the U.S. District Attorney and other professional personnel.
Responsible for activities pertaining to contract formation affecting the award of contracts, including review of Invitations for bid, Requests for Proposal, and source selection documents.
Represents the District in agency bid protests, and at the Governmental Accountability Office with full responsibility for drafting the agency position and presenting the Government’s case.
Responsible for activities pertaining to contract performance and administration. These include contract interpretation, review of contract modifications, terminations, suspension/debarment, bankruptcy, contractor performance and evaluations.