Summary This Senior Level (SL) Position is a Tier 1 within the Department of the Army. Salary for Tier 1 positions within the Army are normally between $193,819 and $204,000. This SL position is in the excepted service. Responsibilities Serves as a senior Army expert, advising the senior Army leadership and the Commander, USALSA, on civil law and litigation in general and significant matters in particular including military and civilian personnel litigation, commercial litigation, regulatory and intellectual property law, FOIA/Privacy Act litigation, tort litigation, contract litigation and appeals, and environmental litigation. Incumbent receives general direction from The Judge Advocate General, The Assistant Judge Advocate General, and the Commander, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency (USALSA), who outline broad basic policies and objectives and consult with the incumbent on various technical and specialized matters relating to civil law and litigation. Work is reviewed in terms of overall effectiveness in accomplishing missions and anticipating future requirements. Serves as the Principal Assistant to the Commander of USALSA on civil law and litigation matters and is responsible for making policy recommendations and providing technical supervision of four active litigating divisions with over 100 attorneys and paralegal support staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required. You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) upon entry, and annually thereafter. The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision making process. Qualifications Applicants must submit written statement (narrative format) that address the following Technical Qualification. Failure to meet or address the mandatory Technical qualification(s) automatically disqualifies an applicant from consideration. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualification, and other qualifications, if applicable (such as Education - see below). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S) (TQ): (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) A narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualification. Your TQ write-up must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Total TQ write-up should not exceed 2 pages total. TQ using 12 pt., Arial or Times New Roman with 1 inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: TQ1: Demonstrated ability in advising senior leaders on highly sensitive federal civil law and litigation matters brought in federal courts; and, in leading teams of legal experts in highly complex federal court litigation; and, extensive knowledge and legal experience in federal civil procedure; and, in serving as a subject matter expert in federal court litigation. Expertise in constitutional challenges and military personnel litigation highly preferred. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Reemployed Annuitants: If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Non Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision. E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant