Closing Date: 5th July, 2024
Description:
Summary: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 manager's individual performance, and available funding.
Serves as a managing attorney within the Office of the Chief Counsel, International Affairs and National Security Law Division (AGC-700).
Duties:
Serves as the manager for a team of attorneys who are responsible for managing major issues including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements for the provision of technical assistance agreements, research and development agreements, and Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreements (BASA) and associated implementation procedures between the A Government Entity and foreign governments. The work performed within the legal programs of AGC-700 and applicable mission areas has international and agency-wide significance which is vital to the A Government Entity's ability to meet its aviation safety responsibilities.
Reviews and advises on legal initiatives and activities of foreign governments, including civil aviation authorities, and international organizations and their impact of A Government Entity 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 United States. Oversees and provides legal services relating to the provision of technical assistance by the A Government Entity to foreign countries.
Provides legal advice on international harmonization efforts in the fields of aircraft certification, operations oversight, and air traffic. Assists the agency in negotiating international agreements with foreign governments and international organizations.
Represents the A Government Entity on a discreet body of complex issues involving both public and private international law and provides legal services on other international aviation matters arising under the Federal Aviation Act and other laws and treaties. Represents the A Government Entity Administrator at International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assemblies, conferences, and meetings of legal committed and technical bodies.
Reviews and provides legal advice concerning draft A Government Entity regulations, orders, other policy documents, and informational products, including inter-agency circulations and legislative proposals pertaining to national security, cyber-security, and emergency management. Advises A Government Entity management and staff on inter-agency engagements related to national security, cyber-security, and emergency management, including but not limited to the National Security Council (NSC) process, as well as engagements with the Department of Transportation (DOT), foreign governments, and industry stakeholders on such matters.
Provides legal services directly to a wide range of clients, including senior officials in the A Government Entity , Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of State (DOS), Department of Defense (DOD), and the White House, as well as foreign governments and international organizations. Works with foreign government officials at high levels, including cabinet members, ministers, ambassadors, and sometimes heads of state.
Ensures workload is entered, maintained, and current in the Case & Document Management System (CDMS). Recommends changes and modifications as needed to enhance efficiency. Monitors and reviews CDMS data and reports to ensure that office performance metrics and overall agency business plan objectives are being met.
Encourages and facilitates division-wide collaboration and teaming to develop staff and to support the AGC Business Plan and A Government Entity Strategic Plan. Demonstrates expertise in project management, complex litigation, and strategic problem-solving.
Applies expert knowledge of the work of the organization and personally manages some of the most complex assignments within their organization and is actively involved in both long-term and immediate daily operations of the organization, assisting and guiding subordinate attorneys as needed. Evaluates and recommends new or revised policies. Shares responsibility with higher-level managers for developing and executing plans, policies, procedures, and programs.
The work may have A Government Entity-wide, nationwide, or worldwide impact, directly affecting the A Government Entity's ability to meet its goals and affecting the economic status of respondents and aviation safety in general.
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 4 (Special Sensitive; TS/SCI) 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:
have a JD Degree from an accredited law school;
be admitted to practice before the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico;
be an active member of that bar; and
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:
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 A Government Entity.
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-forrec
The specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Experience providing advice and counsel on a range of legal matters relating to government international affairs; and
- Experience directing and executing plans, programs, policies, or projects on international law matters.
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 A Government Entity.
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-forrec
