The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal assistance, administrative, and office automation services to support the military and civilian attorneys and other legal specialists appointed to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.
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Specialized Experience
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of the organization responsibilities, priorities, policies, and programs, and a knowledge of an extensive body of legal rules and procedures, including both federal and state laws, to process unusually difficult and complicated legal support assignments. Knowledge of interrelated and nonstandard complex legal support services and terminology to assist the legal staff and provide legal support services to clients.\n
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-05 level is required to meet the time‑in‑grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or have 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.\n
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to perform the procedural and administrative work of the organization such as preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondence, maintaining files and records, and assembling information for various legal documents and reports; knowledge of legal services and terminology in the area of claims, civil law, military justice, legal assistance, and legal research techniques; and knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required legal formats and directives regarding preparation of written communications to produce legal and administrative documents and communications.
2. Knowledge of office functions to screen telephone calls and visitors, prepare and review correspondence, and perform other administrative work of the organization.
3. Knowledge of word processing automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of textual documents, such as letters, reports, memos, and form letters.
4. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and procedural requirements to process unusually difficult and complicated transactions.
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.\n
Volunteer Work Experience
Volunteer work includes paid and unpaid experience 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. Credit will be received for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.