PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
Company: usagov
Location: Auburn
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Paralegal
Specialist/Law Office Manager and provide extensive legal and
technical support to the SJAs (Active Duty and Traditional Reserve
for both Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana and Minneapolis-St. Paul
Air Reserve Station, Minnesota) for the assigned areas of
responsibilities to include federal labor, employment, and EEO law,
litigation, environmental law, real estate reimbursements, and
administrative and judicial proceedings.
This job is open to
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or
"displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a
land or base management agency.
Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal
employees-Excepted service"
Duties
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, for
Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 or higher
grade in the Federal service (or equivalent in an alternate pay
system). Specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of a
wide variety of JAG and paralegal selection programs, which can
raise a myriad of questions from applicants. A sound knowledge and
practical understanding of the laws, regulations, instructions,
directives, and practices governing JAG and paralegal recruiting,
training, and management, with sufficient sophistication to manage
and supervise administrative processes specific to those practices
and procedures.
OR
EDUCATION: Applicant musthave 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. related
to the position being filled. NOTE: You must submit 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:
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. 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.
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 at the full performance
level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a
completed copy of the 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 a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification
Checklist.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct
deposit.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for
information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is
11880508.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide
injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated,
depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal
Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19
vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on
Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal
Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement
includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that
requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request
information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants
for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols,
such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing,
travel, and restriction from the workplace.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing
or speech difficulties click here.
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. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and
responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your
eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect your rating or consideration for employment.
BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based
on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your
experience and education relate to the qualification requirements.
Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however,
Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.
Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess
exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum
requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good
skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the
minimum education and/or experience requirements.
The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the
online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not
support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of
"not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not
receive further consideration for this job.
For additional information on what to include in your resume, click
here.
Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a
non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other
requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a
non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an
individual with priority/preference.
APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and
consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the
selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list
any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your
resume.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
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.
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.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your
application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to
determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from
consideration. Other documents may be required based on the
eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the
AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents
you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are
claiming.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees -
Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years)
showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or
statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards
received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of
Personnel Actions (SF50s).
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.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 03/16/2023
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the
following link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11880508
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an
account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the
prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure
you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the
process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your
qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume,
only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest
timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is
"most recent."
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section).
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that
information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received,
accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your
documents have been processed with your application package
successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by
clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear
the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by
an applicant.
Agency contact information
Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
Grissom ARB 7207 S. Grissom Avenue Grissom ARB, IN 46971 US
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email
will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package
will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for
consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not
qualified, your application will receive no further
consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or
incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My
Applications, and click on the more information link under the
application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for
checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy
notifications will not be sent to you.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your
application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to
determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from
consideration. Other documents may be required based on the
eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the
AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents
you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are
claiming.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies
to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran,
disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when
applying for civil service positions before the effective release
or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the
release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on
terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a
civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in
lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service
position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form
214 with their application will render the member ineligible for
the position. The certification memo must originate from the
member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain
the following:
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees -
Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years)
showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or
statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards
received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of
Personnel Actions (SF50s).
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
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 03/16/2023
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the
following link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11880508
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an
account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the
prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure
you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the
process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your
qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume,
only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest
timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is
"most recent."
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section).
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that
information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received,
accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your
documents have been processed with your application package
successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by
clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear
the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by
an applicant.
Agency contact information
Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
Grissom ARB 7207 S. Grissom Avenue Grissom ARB, IN 46971 US
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email
will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package
will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for
consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not
qualified, your application will receive no further
consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or
incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My
Applications, and click on the more information link under the
application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for
checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy
notifications will not be sent to you.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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