Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal and technical support to civilian attorneys and Judge Advocates (JAGs) assigned to HQ AFMC/JA and the AFMC field offices. Responsibilities 1. Provide paralegal support to the AFMC Command Counsel, Staff Judge Advocate, and Chief, Administrative and General Law, and Chief, Labor Law. 2. Independently organizes and prepares final attorney work product. 3. Manages the technical support for the AFMC/JA Legal Office. 4. Perform administrative duties in support of AFMC/JA. Requirements Conditions 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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Note: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes that I have or will have within 120 days of this announcement closing one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes performing extensive, multifaceted; multilevel legal research to locate appropriate data; litigation activities; perform the procedural and administrative work such as preparing and editing legal briefs; documents and administrative correspondence; assembling information for various legal documents and reports; legal services and terminology in the area of claims, civil law; criminal jurisdiction and legal research techniques; acting as a Notary Public. 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. A baccalaureate or associates degree in paralegal studies is desirable but not required. One year of specialized work experience at the Gs-11/NH-11 level or private sector equivalent is required. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of rules, regulations, and operating instructions pertaining to both civilian and military personnel management and law office administrative management. 3. Knowledge and experience in Federal law, Military Law, and the USAF justice and administrative processes is preferred, but demonstrated general experience with Federal legal and regulatory issues is required. 4. Skill analyzing and researching complex legal issues using legal and administrative reference sources such as agency manuals, directives, precedent decisions, court decisions, and legal publications, as well as computerized legal and legislative reference sources. 5. Knowledge of operating systems, associated devices, and the interoperability of systems sufficient to submit IT help desk tickets and maintain the availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of those systems to include a sound knowledge of several types of software and systems in order to accomplish a variety of office needs, to include, but not limited to: Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Teams, Zoom for Government, Redact Xpress, and Adobe Pro. 6. Ability to conduct oneself in accordance with generally accepted standards of professional demeanor. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, related functions, customers, clients, and operating officials. 7. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. 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 ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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 AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.