Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an International Law Attorney at Headquarters, United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA). To provide highly specialized professional services of an attorney possessing expertise in the principal areas of aviation, comparative, international and operations law, and US fiscal law as they apply to military operations and security cooperation. Responsibilities Staff Legal Advisor on International and European Union (EU) Law matters. Based on an assigned geographic and functional portfolio, the incumbent renders advice and assistance on extremely complex and difficult legal questions that arise overseas, relying upon the full complement of general international and operational law, foreign civil litigation, and claims law and regulation. Fiscal Law Advisor on Coalition Operations and Security Cooperation Activities. Responsible for the application, implementation, and dissemination of U.S. Government policies and directives related to the legal bases for undertaking various fiscal commitments in international agreements, operations and security cooperation activities. International Law Representative and Coordinator for Legal Engagements. Represents HQ USAFE- AFAFRICA at meetings on issues relating to the geographical and functional areas assigned. Attends meetings with officials from USEUCOM and USAFRICOM, DoD, DoJ, Department of State (DoS), other government agencies, foreign governments, international organizations and non-governmental entities, as appropriate, on matters of interest to USAFE-AFAFRICA to ensure Air Force equities are represented. 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. Knowledge of the role and duties of the Government attorney. 2. Knowledge of applicable substantive domestic laws, regulations, policies, and international law, as appropriate, as well as educational background and work experience to be able to provide timely and pertinent advice. Knowledge of fiscal law relevant to coalition operations and security cooperation activities. 3. Knowledge of the statutory and regulatory process governing negotiation, conclusion, and reporting of international agreements. Experience in drafting, negotiating, implementing and interpreting international agreements between US representatives and senior representatives of foreign military, foreign governments and international organizations (e.g. NATO, UN, and EU). Identifies existing and proposed EU laws, regulations and directives and provides advice on the impact of such law on US Forces' activities in the host nation. 4. High degree of skill in staff-level communications and in representing a legal office on the staff of a major overseas operational military command and understanding of staffing processes peculiar to the legal profession and the Air Force. 5. Experience in identifying key facts, gathering relevant data, assessing their significance, and conducting thorough legal research, to include use of computer-assisted technologies, to arrive at well-reasoned and supportable recommendations and/or solutions to legal problems in areas of the law which are not necessarily well-settled. 6. Ability to communicate complex legal issues and theories effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to organize, plan, and execute legal engagements to include resolving relevant fiscal law issues and demonstrated willingness to travel and engage with foreign legal counterparts. 7. Ability to develop and foster relationships with legal personnel of other military components, the air staff, the COCOMs, the joint staff, DOD, DOJ, DOS, foreign governments, international organizations and non-governmental entities to be able to resolve complex legal issues in support of the command's mission. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A Master of Laws (LLM) degree in international law (or equivalent) and five years of experience dealing directly with international law matters is highly desirable; or, if the applicant does not have an LLM, 10years of experience dealing directly with international law matters. 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. Writing Example: Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical skills. 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.