Senior Ethics Attorney Advisor

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Senior Ethics Attorney Advisor (NH-0905-04) to serve as an Ethics Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Deputy General Counsel (Fiscal, Ethics and Administrative Law), Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. The primary purpose of this position is to perform legal research and analysis in the solution of legal problems pertaining to matters of interest to the Air Force within the Air Force Ethics Office.

NH-04 salary with locality included (for the Arlington, VA area) $143,913 - $197,200

***Recruitment, Relocation costs or other incentives may be available for well qualified candidates***

AFCS BENEFITS

Paid Time Off:
• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:
• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:
• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:
• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This is a Financial Management Level (1, 2, or 3) Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position {TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station from time to time as well as occasional overtime.
• Employee may be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.
• This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
• Assists the Deputy General Counsel (Fiscal, Ethics and Administrative Law) and/or designated supervisor in carrying out responsibilities in matters pertaining primarily to standards of conduct (Government Ethics).
• Responsible for providing accurate advice on matters including compliance with the laws and regulations applicable to fiscal and appropriations law matters, Anti-Deficiency Act cases, administrative law issues involving the organization and administration of the Air Force; laws and regulations affecting civilian personnel, standards of conduct (Government ethics), and legislation and the legislative process.
• Consults with Headquarters officials as well as Major Command and Senior Air Force leaders for legal guidance. Advice may be given orally or contained in written legal opinions depending on the circumstances.
• Represents the General Counsel's office at meetings on problems relating to the functional areas assigned. Attends meetings with high-ranking officials from Department of War, Department of Justice, other government agencies, and private industry on matters relating to Air Force Ethics policy.
• Maintains liaison with senior legal personnel in other military departments and government agencies, and works without supervision on resolving mutual problems, negotiating agreements, and coordinating legal actions and policies.
• Represents the office of the General Counsel and/or the Air Force in conferences with senior representatives of DoW and other defense agencies and military departments, other government agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and non-governmental entities, as appropriate, on matters of interest to the Air Force.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's)
• Recognized throughout the Department of the Air Force as the ethics subject matter expert.
• Complete understanding of applicable federal ethics laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to apply knowledge of ethics laws to help achieve Air Force policy and programmatic objectives.
• Ability to communicate complex ethical legal issues and theories effectively orally and in writing.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.