PARALEGAL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Serves as the Command's Senior Paralegal Director working for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, (OSJA) United States Central Command, a 4-star Combatant Command. Directs and supervises movement of all legal actions throughout HQ USCENTCOM as displayed in the ETMS2 tracking system (the Command's task management tool), separation requirements are maintained. Directs and supervises all knowledge management (KM) activities within OSJA. Manages all Freedom of Information Act /Privacy Act releases for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) records. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see . Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. PCS will NOT be paid This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Work may require frequent travel away from the normal duty station and outside the U.S. utilizing any mode of military or commercial transportation. Employee may be required to function as a Notary Public. Must be able to satisfactorily complete training to become a Notary Public and be able to meet other requirements inherent in the appointment as a Notary Public. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. Disclosure of Political Appointments A break in service of more than 3 calendar days may be required for permanent federal internal and transfer employees. Position is obligated (position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights). Selected employee is required to sign agreement acknowledging understanding they may be displaced under RIF procedures at a later time. Position is TERM with a NTE (not-to-exceed) date of 13 Months On a frequent basis, may be required to perform overtime, work weekends and holidays, and report outside normal duty hours. During crisis/contingency operations, employee may be required to work in the crowded environment of command operations centers. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the Command's mission and functions, organizational structure of the Agency, and interrelationships with other DoD or non-DoD agencies to support and provide advice on a variety of management programs. Knowledge and ability to integrate, coordinate and monitor a wide variety of projects, management processes, and initiatives for the Staff Judge Advocate. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, policies, and regulations of a Combatant Command is essential for the position. Must have the ability to coordinate, evaluate and integrate the work of others into a cohesive final product which accurately reflects the SJA 's position as it relates to the Commander's major focus areas. Knowledge and skill needed to serve on or lead the efforts of various committees, meetings, workgroups, and process action teams, and to assist in the preparation of multimedia technical briefings at all levels of management on a variety of projects and issues. Knowledge and skill in oral and written communications to write, interpret and develop implementing instruction to higher echelon regulations, policies and procedures; write and present status reports and special reports on various subjects to higher level management. OR EDUCATION: successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of a Combatant Command military legal office necessary to perform the procedural and administrative work of the USCENTCOM Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, such as preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondences, as they relate to land, air, maritime laws, and military operations, military justice statutes and maintain files and records, on various legal documents and reports. 2. Knowledge of theories, principles and techniques of legal research. Familiarity with general legal resource materials including those from electronic and internet media, and proficiency in the use of such knowledge. The ability to use computers for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and power point presentations. 3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and the ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinates to perform and support the Command mission. 4. Skill in analyzing foreign laws, international and domestic law and international treaties and applying the law and relevant international standards to specific military situations, resulting in conclusions which are legally supportable by statue, case law, and implementing policy and regulations. 5. Communication skills both orally and in writing are sufficient to establish and maintain effective and cooperative work relationships with representatives of military, foreign and civilian organizations. Significant knowledge of or expertise with political and diplomatic procedures and protocol between foreign governments. 6. Ability to interpret and apply statutory, regulatory, and procedural requirements to unusually difficult and complicated issues. In addition, ability to interpret and apply historical and current case law reflecting the judicial philosophy used in the interpretation and application of the law to a given set of facts and circumstances that may be highly complex and/or a case of first impressions in emerging fields of military operations and investigations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . T

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