ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Duties You will provide advice and representation in all areas of civilian personnel law as well as labor law matters, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals, investigations, and requests for reasonable accommodation.
You will provide advice regarding ethics/standards of conduct, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act, fiscal law, and other command administrative/general law matters.
You will provide advice and counsel to address individual and organizational problems.
You will facilitate cooperation and effective working relationships within the Office of Counsel, NAVSEA, and Office of the General Counsel and with external attorney and other groups.
You will support Equal Employment Opportunity and diversity program goals and objectives.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.
gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
Qualifications To be eligible for selection at the NT-IV level (GS-11 equivalent), the applicant must have one year of professional legal experience, or be a recent law school graduate with superior law student work or activities as demonstrated by: graduating in the top third of their law school class; work or achievement of significance on an official law review or journal; or a special high-level honor, e.
g.
, winning a moot court competition, membership on the law school's official moot court team, or membership in the Order of the Coif.
To be eligible for selection at the NT-IV level (GS-12 equivalent), the applicant must have two years of professional legal experience at the GS-11 (or equivalent) level or be a current GS-12 (or equivalent) attorney within the Federal government.
To be eligible for selection at the NT-V (GS-13 equivalent) level, the applicant must have in excess of two years of successful professional legal experience.
To be eligible for selection at the NT-V (GS-14 equivalent) level, the applicant must have at least three-and-one-half years of successful relevant professional legal experience.
For selection at the NT-VI (GS-15 equivalent) level, the applicant must have at least five-and-one-half years of recent professional legal experience in one or more relevant practice areas.
The grade level offered will be based upon the successful applicant's qualifications and funding availability.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education You must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.
S.
Commonwealth, U.
S.
Territory, or the District of Columbia; and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
NT-IV level (GS-11 and GS-12 equivalent) positions only, a second professional law degree (LL.
M.
) that required at least one full academic year of graduate study may be substituted for one year of legal experience.
Additional information This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies.
Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.
There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
This position is not covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: https://www.
secnav.
navy.
mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.
pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority.
However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee.
A relocation incentive may be authorized.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.
Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
NSWCDD is one of ten divisions of the Naval Sea Systems Command's (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers and one of eight Naval Surface Warfare Centers.
NSWCDD has a broad research, development, test and evaluation portfolio, with an emphasis on warfare systems development and integration.
Technical priorities include intelligent automation, software engineering, digital engineering, hypersonic weapons advancement, and information superiority.
NSWCDD employs approximately 2,300 scientists, engineers and technicians, with a total population of approximately 4,900 employees.
The NSWCDD Office of Counsel consists of eight attorneys, three paralegals.
The office has a varied workload covering the full range of OGC practice, with emphasis on federal acquisition law, civilian personnel law and labor law, ethics/standards of conduct, fiscal law, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), intellectual property law, and associated litigation in these areas.
The Office of Counsel also provides legal services for a large subordinate command, NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated on: (1) the depth, breadth and quality of their experience in civilian personnel law, with additional emphasis being given to litigation or hearing experience before the MSPB, EEOC or similar administrative forums, or in federal district court; (2) the depth, breadth, and quality of their experience in the other relevant practice areas identified above; (3) their analytical, communication, and advocacy skills; (4) their ability to work independently and as part of a team; and (5) their interpersonal skills, including their ability to establish effective attorney-client relationships.
Knowledge of the DON, NAVSEA, and OGC is desirable, but not mandatory.
Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the DON OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day to day legal practice is desired.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete resume is required.
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
g.
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
A cover letter is required.
Your cover letter should address the evaluation criteria for this position and your interest in the position.
Two brief legal writing samples are required.
Your writing samples should be no more than 20 pages total and demonstrate analytical and/or advocacy abilities.
Excerpts of larger pieces may be submitted.
Two most recent performance reviews with rating official narrative, if available.
Your application package should include the names and phone numbers of at least three references who may be contacted and indicate the lowest grade level that you will consider.
If relocation expenses are a requirement, state your requirement for this expense in the application package.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required.
Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school.
While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring.
Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.
] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service.
If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.
g.
disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
https://www.
opm.
gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.
pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.
).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Electronic applications are preferred and should be sent to usn.
ncr.
comnavseasyscomdc.
mbx.
NAVSEA-OGC-Vacancies@us.
navy.
mil and copy to effie.
l.
lewis.
civ@us.
navy.
mil.
The subject line of the message should include the applicant's name and state the Job Announcement Number.
OR If absolutely necessary, applications may be sent via Fed Ex or some similar means due to delays in regular U.
S.
mail delivery to: NAVSEA 00L4 Attn: Ms.
Effie Lewis-Robinson Naval Sea Systems Command 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Stop 1150 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-1150 Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate.
HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Agency contact information Jason Smith Phone (540) 623-8264 Email jason.
b.
smith94.
civ@us.
navy.
mil Address NAVSURFWARCENDLD 6149 Welsh Road Suite 203 Dahlgren, VA 22448 US Next steps Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide.
You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents A complete resume is required.
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
g.
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
A cover letter is required.
Your cover letter should address the evaluation criteria for this position and your interest in the position.
Two brief legal writing samples are required.
Your writing samples should be no more than 20 pages total and demonstrate analytical and/or advocacy abilities.
Excerpts of larger pieces may be submitted.
Two most recent performance reviews with rating official narrative, if available.
Your application package should include the names and phone numbers of at least three references who may be contacted and indicate the lowest grade level that you will consider.
If relocation expenses are a requirement, state your requirement for this expense in the application package.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required.
Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school.
While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring.
Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.
] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service.
If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.
g.
disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
https://www.
opm.
gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.
pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.
).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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S.
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S.
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