Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Civilian Attorney and Chief, International Law, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). The incumbent directly supervises and serves as the rater to two military attorneys and one military paralegal. The incumbent advises the Director (Staff Judge Advocate), commanders, and government officials on all highly sensitive, political and newly developing legal issues. Responsibilities Advises COMPACAF, Vice Commander and staff on international law. Directs and coordinates the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of military attorneys and military paralegals assigned to the Pacific Air Forces Legal Directorate. Advises COMPACAF, Vice Commander and staff on a wide range of administrative law issues pertaining to operations throughout the PACAF area of responsibility. Advises COMPACAF, Vice Commander and staff on intelligence and cyberspace law. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You 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 (LLB or JD). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. 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: 1. Professional knowledge of administrative and ethics law, international and military operations law, and intelligence and cyberspace law to advise senior decision makers at Command level. 2. Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of legal research, general legal resource materials, and the skill to apply this knowledge. 3. Broad and in-depth knowledge of the organization, mission and functions of Pacific Air Forces Command and Pacific Combatant Command. 4. Skills in applying the law to specific federal situations, resulting in a conclusion, which is legally supportable by statute and /or case law and implementing regulations. 5. Ability to supervise and train subordinates in the research, analysis and evaluation of complex and difficult legal questions that have a substantial impact on Air Force interests. 6. Ability to furnish legal advice on questions related to interpretation of federal and state statutes and judicial decisions, Air Force policy directives and instructions, DoD directives, delegations of authority, and the history and procedures implementing Air Force policy. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. 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 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. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force. Additional Information 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Writing Example: Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical skills. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.