Paralegal Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO As a PARALEGAL SPECIALIST at the NH-0950-2 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides legal research and writing support for a 30 person law office, to include preparing administrative records pursuant to Federal Acquisition litigation, and extending to multiple areas of the law. Provides Paralegal assistance related to internal investigations, Freedom of Information Act, and Ethics programs. Drafts and/or edits a full range of legal opinions, memoranda, and confidential guidance related to Transportation, Civil, and National Security Law matters, and other disciplines pursuant to United States Transportation Command's mission. Prepares a wide variety of written reports, legal reviews, and other documents derived from information obtained from staff, legal files, and other sources. Communicates orally and in writing in both formal and informal settings to provide reasoned analysis and clear conclusions on complex issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service (visit for more information) Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Initially a set schedule that can be adjusted to a flexible schedule at management's discretion. Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible on an ad hoc basis and in accordance with agency policy Travel expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606 Incumbent must be able to meet residency requirements to obtain and maintain a Notary Public commission from the State of Illinois. Incumbent must obtain and maintain credentials as a government IMP AC Card Approving Official During crisis operations, may be required to work 12-hour shifts in the command operations center Qualifications You may qualify at the NH-02, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-1 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector Utilizing research tools and techniques, which may include Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw. Drafting documents for review that are timely, accurate, and professional. Supporting command efforts by applying organizational mission, objectives, procedures, and regulatory framework. Serving as Executive Secretary or office manager, preferably in a law office. OR B. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education Additional information Incumbent must be able to meet residency requirements to obtain and maintain a Notary Public commission from the State of Illinois. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: . For more information, please visit Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: Per Section 9905 of title 5, U.S. Code (U.S.C.) Veterans Preference do not apply to this vacancy announcement; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The documents you are required to submit include your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement. For qualifications determinations your resume must conta