Applications will be accepted from current DFAS Employees only. This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Position is located in: DFAS Office of General Counsel, Military & Civilian Pay Law Directorate - Indianapolis, IN.
GS-14 Qualifications: Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Serves as the Assistant Deputy General Counsel (ADGC) in the Military Pay and Civilian Pay (MCP) Law Directorate, DFAS OGC, supporting the Deputy General Counsel (DGC), MCP Law.
Serves as a first-line supervisor for the MCP Law Directorate, supervising multiple attorneys and a paralegal. Assigns and reviews work, conducts performance appraisals for subordinates, and assists the DGC
Develops guidelines and a general framework for the formulation of office policies, plans, and programs to ensure the effective conduct of the mission and functions assigned to the OGC, MCP.
Performs the full range of personnel duties associated with supervision such as performance management, leave approval, training, position management, time and attendance reporting, etc. for the OGC.
Provides subject matter expert legal advice on MCP Law matters on complex and precedent setting legal issues related to military pay and entitlement, civilian pay and benefits, retired and annuity pay, debt collection and federal income taxation.
Reviews and provides feedback to attorneys on work product.
Confers with and counsels staff elements and chiefs of operating directorates and their representatives; represents the Office of General Counsel at meetings.