Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (General)

A Government Entity

  • Fort Eisenhower, GA
  • 3+ Years
  • Full Time
  • HQJT241276294736
  • 122,198 - 158,860 / Yearly
  • Not Specified
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Closing Date: 15th July, 2024

Description:

Summary:
About the Position:
  • This vacancy is located in Richmond, GA.
  • This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

Duties:
Serves as legal advisor to the Credentials Committee, the Privileging Authority, peer review hearings and throughout due process procedures on credentialing, privileging, adverse privileging, and removal from practice of health care providers. Provides legal guidance and assistance with reporting adverse clinical actions and misconduct tied to the delivery of health care to appropriate authorities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Serves as a legal advisor to the MTF's research review boards, reviewing research protocols and, in consultation with expert medical and scientific consultants, renders legal opinions on the legality of the protocols. Identifies potential and actual problem areas in health care delivery systems and assists with the investigations of Potentially Compensable Events (PCEs) likely to result in litigation. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and oversight of legal staff in the Region/Market/SSO that governs multiple facilities including MTFs. Personally advises the appropriate claims adjudicating authority as to the liability and defensibility (including establishment of settlement position) of negligence cases and probable adverse publicity. Advises on support agreements with other Military service or DoD entities, and partnerships with non-Governmental organizations.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance. Approximately 10% travel may be required. Travel may be local, remote and or overnight. Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications:
Who May Apply: US CitizensApplicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position:
  • Skill in supervising other legal personnel.
  • Skill in identifying legal issues and conducting relevant legal research within Administrative Law or Health care Law.
  • Skill advising on complex programs or as legal counsel within the healthcare field
  • Skill in duties that involve advising agency officials on protections afforded to private information under the Privacy Act of 1974, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other laws and regulations.
  • Skill in oral and written advocacy.
  • Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs.

Notice of Veteran's Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Defense Health Agency considers veteran's preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at http://www.opm.gov/).

Time-In-Grade Requirements: If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government must have completed 52 weeks at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled. Time-in grade may be waived for current federal employees at management's discretion.

The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:
Education: An applicant 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).

Bar Membership: Applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the Bar of a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States (e.g., American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), or the District of Columbia.

Document should be dated within three (3) months of the date the application is submitted.

Experience Required for the GS-14: Applicant must have three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the Bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Education:
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional Information:
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • A two-year trial period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are not authorized.
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be evaluated for basic qualification requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official.

Veteran's preference requirements do not apply to attorney positions in the excepted service, however the principles of veteran's preference will be followed to the extent which is administratively feasible.

Time in Grade: The Qualifying Authorities (QA's) will make a determination as to the applicability of time in grade based on the requirements of the position. If you are currently employed as an attorney by the Federal government you must have completed one year at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade level as the position being filled.
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Required Documents:
The following documents are required to be submitted as part of your application package.
  • 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.
  • Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
  • Law school transcripts: This position has an individual occupational requirement for education. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application package, or you may be rated ineligible. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required prior to entry on duty. See: Transcripts and Licenses
  • Certificate of Good Standing: Certificate of good standing from the Bar of a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States (e.g., American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), or the District of Columbia. Document should be dated within three (3) months of the date the application is submitted.

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