General Attorney

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration: Education: An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.). Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Bar Membership: An applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Experience: Applicant must have three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-approved Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience. ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, EITHER IN THE RESUME OR IN NARRATIVE FORM: 1. Demonstrated experience managing and leading a legal staff in a demanding operational environment; ability to review program implementation and results; demonstrated ability to balance national (external) and organizational (internal) program goals and priorities; ability to balance customer program and legal goals and priorities. 2. Ability to develop and utilize innovative approaches in solving problems, formulating effective solutions, and resolving complex issues. 3. Knowledge, experience, and ability to effectively advise in the following areas of federal law and practice: a)military construction, civil works and support for others programs, including civil works project authorities, project formulation, appropriations, fiscal law, and project cost sharing agreements; b) real estate acquisition, management, and disposal; c) contracting for services, supplies, and construction; contract formation and protests; procurement fraud; contract administration; and, contract dispute resolution, claims and appeals; d)Equal Employment Opportunity, personnel and employment law, and labor-management relations; e)administrative law including Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and non-contractual claims (tort, admiralty, and affirmative); f) environmental law, including regulation under the Clean Water Act, environmental planning, and natural and cultural resources law; and, g) ethics, conflicts of interests, and standards of conduct. 4. Knowledge and experience in handling complex litigation in a variety of practice areas such as military construction, civil works project authorities, real estate, contracting, employment/personnel law, administrative law, and environmental law, in courts and/or administrative bodies such as EEOC, MSPB, and the ASBCA. 5. Ability to function as a senior counselor and advisor to the District Commander; to work effectively with other military and senior management officials within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with other governmental entities, and with private parties.6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse clients and constituencies on varied and complex topics. Time in Grade Requirement: If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government must have completed 1 year at the next lower level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled. About the Position: Ready to practice law in the Last Frontier? Want to make a difference for the State of Alaska and the Nation? Join our team as a senior attorney providing high-quality legal advice, leading complex cases, and representing the organization on matters involving contracts, real estate, environmental issues, employment, and litigation. This role handles sensitive legal issues, advises senior leaders, manages cases with significant public impact, and may mentor other attorneys.