Supervisory Attorney

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:
As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the managers individual performance, and available funding.

Serves as the Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel for the International Affairs and National Security Law Division (AGC-700).

Duties

Provides expert legal advice, interpretations, opinions, and innovative solutions, regarding all aspects of international law and national security matters. Assists the Assistant Chief Counsel in the management of staff and in representing the FAA to legal officers and senior officials of foreign governments, and international organizations (including governmental, nongovernmental, and industry organizations). Reports directly to the Assistant Chief Counsel.

Develops the FAAs position on international aviation law and national security issues and provides legal support for the FAA emergency operations and warnings to the aviation community respecting foreign airspace, among others. Serves as the second-level legal point of contact in the Office of the Chief Counsel for international activities.

Encourages and facilitates division-wide collaboration and teaming to develop staff and to support the AGC Business Plan and FAA Strategic Plan. Possesses expertise in project management, complex litigation, and strategic problem-solving.

Applies expert knowledge of the work directed, including expertise in international law and national security matters. Often, personally deals with the most complex legal matters falling within the purview of the division. Actively involved in both long-term and immediate operations of the division. Shares responsibility and collaborates with higher-level managers and leaders in developing and executing plans, policies, procedures, and programs.

Assists the Assistant Chief Counsel in representing the FAA to legal officers and senior officials of foreign governments, and international organizations (including governmental, nongovernmental, and industry organizations). Develops the FAAs position on international aviation law issues and national security matters, and provides legal support for the FAA emergency operations and warnings to the aviation community respecting foreign airspace, among others.

Serves as a member of the FAAs Crisis Response Working Group (CRWG) as a FAA legal counsel for international law and national security issues presented at the National Security Council (NSC), Interagency Policy Committee (IPC), and other classified meetings. Analyzes and provides legal counsel to the FAA on the legal implications of emerging threat concerns to U.S. civil aviation interests worldwide, including Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) and Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) mitigation, planning, and drafting.

Reviews and advises on legal initiatives and activities of foreign governments, including civil aviation authorities, and international organizations, and their impact on FAA policies and programs.

Assists in the development of plans and policies relating to international aviation matters arising from the operation of United States air carriers outside of the USA. Oversees and provides legal services relating to the provision of technical assistance by the FAA to foreign countries.

Assigns and supervises the work of staff attorneys and support staff. Managerial duties include the following: developing and executing plans, policies, and programs; setting priorities; assigning work to subordinates; coaching and developing employee capabilities; rating the performance of subordinates; approving leave; and taking, recommending, or approving disciplinary and corrective actions that involve non-managerial subordinates. Approves substantive personnel actions, such as selections and promotions, involving non-managerial employees.

Represents the FAA on a discreet body of complex issues involving both public and private international law and provides legal services on other international aviation and national security matters arising under the Federal Aviation Act and other laws and treaties. Represents the FAA Administrator at International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assemblies, conferences, and meetings of legal committed and technical bodies.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
Requirement for Managerial Probationary Period: Unless previously completed, selectee must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this managerial position.
This Level 3 (Critical-Sensitive; Top Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, ALL applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

(1) have a JD Degree from an accredited law school;

(2) be admitted to practice before the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico;

(3) be an active member of that bar; and

(4) demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to the FV-J/K or GS-14/15 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

The specialized experience for this position is defined as:

Experience providing advice and counsel on a range of legal matters relating to governmental international affairs and national security law matters; and
Experience directing and executing plans, programs, policies, or projects on international or national security law matters.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence at the time of application. For additional information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Applicants who are not currently in the 905 occupational series (Attorney) in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 905 occupational series (Attorney), you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

ALL applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) resume with complete work history;

(2) proof of active membership to the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia. (Please provide bar association number(s) and verification of active status.);

(3) writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages in length); and

(4) copy of unofficial or official transcript from an accredited law school verifying JD degree.

Applicants who are or have been employed by the Federal Government SHOULD also upload a copy of the most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Only the documents listed above will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents MUST be uploaded or before the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, missing or illegible documents. Please DO NOT email application documents. Documents received via email will NOT receive consideration.

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 905 series.

College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 905 series with the FAA.

College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 905 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

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.

Salary Range: $173,998 - $221,900

Job Ident #: 789892000

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