OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL CAREER CENTER

 

Counsel, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

The Office of Counsel for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, as a component part of the DoN OGC, is responsible for providing legal advice, services, representation, legal approvals, legal opinions, and legal interpretation of statutes, regulations, and case law, to the Commandant and the Marine Corps in all areas relating to installation law, including land use law, environmental law, civilian personnel and labor law, procurement law, business and commercial law, and such other areas of law that support Marine Corps interests.

There is an anticipated vacancy for the position of Counsel, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni in Japan.  The Office of Counsel, MCAS Iwakuni, is a field office of the Pacific Area Counsel Office (PACO), located on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. PACO is a regional field office of the Office of Counsel for the Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps. PACO provides a full range of legal support to clients that include the Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler (MCIPAC-MCB Camp Butler); the Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF); and all subordinate commands and commanders in Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Guam. The successful applicant will be expected to provide legal support across the full spectrum of DoN OGC practice areas, including environmental and land use law, civilian personnel law, fiscal law, procurement law, FOIA/Privacy Act, and ethics.

The position will be filled at the GS-15 level.  To be selected, a candidate must have at least five and a half years of relevant legal experience.

Applicants should submit a resume; two brief legal writing samples (no more than 10 pages each) that demonstrate analytical and/or advocacy abilities (excerpts of larger pieces may be submitted); the two most recent performance appraisals with rating official narrative, if available; and the names and phone numbers of at least three references who may be contacted. The application should indicate the lowest grade level that the applicant will consider. Current federal employees must provide a copy of their most recent SF-50 form.  Please redact social security numbers from any submitted documents.

Interested attorneys should contact Mr. Kyle Murray, DSN 315-645-3823 or commercial 011-81-98-970-3823, kyle.murray@usmc.mil for more information.

Applications should be sent electronically to Mr. Kyle Murray at kyle.murray@usmc.mil. Hard copy applications are not being accepted at this time.

This announcement closes on March 12, 2021 at 11:59:59 PM EST, and complete applications must be received by this date and time to be considered.

Assistant Counsel

There is an anticipated vacancy for one or more attorneys to serve as an Assistant Counsel in the Office of Counsel, Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is a field office under the headquarters Office of Counsel, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and part of the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). NAVSEA is responsible for the development, acquisition, and maintenance of ships, shipboard systems, and ordnance for the DON, with an annual budget of about $35 billion and a workforce of roughly 83,000 military and civilian personnel. NNSY is the oldest United States Navy Shipyard and largest public shipyard on the East Coast. It is one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing U.S. Navy ships and submarines. NNSY employs approximately 10,500 civilians and 500 military personnel. The NAVSEA Office of Counsel employs over 150 lawyers at the Washington, D.C. Headquarters and in 22 field offices throughout the U.S.

Positions will be filled at the GS-11, 12, 13, or 14 level and will have a full performance level of GS-14. The actual grade will depend on the qualifications of the successful applicant.  Among qualified applicants preference is expected to be given to hiring the best qualified applicant at the lowest pay grade.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, two recent and relevant legal writing samples (no longer than 10 pages each; portions of longer work products are acceptable) that demonstrate analytical and/or advocacy abilities, the two most recent performance appraisals (if available), and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references who may be contacted. Attorneys who have graduated from law school less than 5 years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank. Current federal employees must also provide a copy of their most recent SF-50 form. Please redact social security numbers from any submitted documents. Performance appraisals should include the rating official's narrative. The application cover letter should indicate the lowest grade level that the applicant will consider.

Interested attorneys with questions may contact Mr. James M. Metcalfe, NNSY Counsel at (757) 284-5696 or Ms. Debbie Evans, NNSY Civilian Personnel Law (CPL) Supervisor at 757-396-8625.

Electronic applications are preferred and should be sent to nssc_navsea_ogc_vaca@navy.mil.  The subject line of the message should state the Personnel Notice Number. Although less desirable because of possible security delays, applicants may send applications by FedEx to:

NAVSEA 00LB
Naval Sea Systems Command
1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Stop 1150
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-1150

This Personnel Notice will close at 11:59:59 PM, EST, March 8, 2021 and applications must be received by this time and date to be considered.

Intellectual Property Attorney

There is an anticipated vacancy for an intellectual property (IP) attorney within the Office of Counsel at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), Crane, Indiana. NSWC Crane is one of eight divisions within the Naval Surface Warfare Center of the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA). NSWC Crane specializes in the acquisition and fleet support of electronics, ordnance and electronic warfare products and strategic systems. NSWC Crane is an industrial leader in applying better processes and technologies to the development, acquisition, and support of modern naval combat weapons systems. As one of Indiana’s largest high-tech employers, NSWC Crane currently employs approximately 2,165 scientists, engineers and technicians. NSWC Crane’s total population is approximately 3,200. The main facility is located approximately 30 miles southwest of the city of Bloomington in south central Indiana. Bloomington is an eclectic small city and the home of Indiana University. As a major educational center, Bloomington offers an array of entertainment, recreational and dining options. NSWC Crane is also within two hours of the major urban centers of Indianapolis, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky.

The successful candidate is expected to provide the full range of IP legal services in the areas of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and the IP issues pertaining to government contracts. The successful candidate will be called upon to provide support in drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, negotiating copyright agreements and software licenses, negotiating non-disclosure and assignment agreements, providing contract counseling on IP and trade secret matters, reviewing technical data and computer software data rights issues in government contracts and providing counseling/advice thereon, providing IP litigation support, assisting with patent and copyright administrative claims, and serving as an advisor on technology transfer matters, including patent licensing, Work with Private Party and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) matters.

The position may be filled at the NT-IV (comparable to GS-11/12), NT-V (comparable to GS-13/14) pay or NT-VI (GS-15 equivalent) band within the NAVSEA Warfare Center Personnel Demonstration Project. If the position is filled at the NT-IV or NT-V level, it is expected that the position will have promotion potential to the NT-VI (comparable to GS 14/15) level. As the desired grade level rises, concentrated and relevant experience in IP law and familiarity with OGC and DON processes and procedures becomes increasingly important. The pay band and equivalent grade level offered will be based upon the successful applicant's qualifications and funding availability.

Applicants must be registered to practice and to prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Applicants should submit a resume, United States Patent and Trademark Office registration number, two recent and relevant legal writing samples (limited to no more than 10 pages each, excerpts of longer documents are acceptable) that demonstrate analytical and/or advocacy abilities, two recent performance appraisals (if available), and names and telephone numbers of at least three references who may be contacted. Attorneys who have graduated from law school less than five years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank. Current federal employees must also provide a copy of their most recent SF-50 form. Please redact social security numbers from any submitted documents. Performance appraisals should include the rating official's narrative. The application should indicate the lowest grade level that the applicant will consider.

Interested attorneys are encouraged to contact Mr. Allen Sebastian at (812) 854-1880 or by e-mail at allen.sebastian@navy.mil for more information.

Electronic applications should be emailed to nssc_navsea_ogc_vaca@navy.mil. The subject line of the message should state the Personnel Notice Number. Hard copy applications are not being accepted at this time.

This personnel notice will close on March 12, 2021 at 11:59:59 PM (EST), and applications must be received by this date and time to be considered.

Assistant Counsel

There is an anticipated vacancy for an attorney to serve as an Assistant Counsel within the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Headquarters (HQ) Office of Counsel. The position is located at the historic Washington Navy Yard, in Washington, D.C. The CNIC Office of Counsel is under the general supervision and coordination of the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and provides commercial and business legal services to CNIC and its field activities worldwide.  CNIC enables and sustains Naval forces from the shore by designing, developing and delivering integrated shore capabilities to the Fleet, the Fighter and the Family. CNIC is comprised of 10 regions and supporting 70 installations.  For more information about CNIC, please visit https://www.cnic.navy.mil/.

The Assistant Counsel will report directly to the CNIC Senior (Supervisory) Associate Counsel for environmental law and real estate matters. The successful candidate will provide legal support across the full range of OGC practice areas, with an emphasis in environmental law and real estate/land use matters. The incumbent supports CNIC’s attorneys in the Region field offices and coordinates with attorneys, both civilian and military, across the Department of the Navy, the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies.  Routine use the Department of the Navy (DON) information systems to conduct reviews is required. The selected candidate will be expected to perform the above job function and duties with minimal supervision. Occasional travel may also be required.

Additional duties may include providing advice and guidance in the areas of fiscal law, acquisition, Government Ethics/Standards of Conduct, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act matters and other administrative law matters resulting from operations and responsibilities of operating large military installations.

Applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, along with a resume, two short writing samples (no more than 10 pages in length, but may be a portion of larger document), two most recent performance appraisals (if available), and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisor) who can speak to their professional qualifications and may be contacted. A client reference is encouraged. Applicants should include current grade (if applicable), salary requirements and projected availability. Current federal employees must also provide a copy of their most recent SF-50.  Attorneys who have graduated from law school within the last 5 years must provide a copy of their law school transcripts including class rank. Pay will be set commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications, funding availability and General Schedule Pay setting guidelines.


Electronic submissions (MS Word or Adobe “.pdf”) are required and should be sent to CNICOGCJOBS@navy.mil.  Hard copy applications are not being accepted at this time.

This personnel notice will close at 11:59:59 PM (EST) on March 8, 2021, and applications must be received by this time and date to be considered.

Interested attorneys may contact Mr. Michael Law, Senior Associate Counsel, CNIC HQ at (202) 433-4806 or by email at Michael.B.Law@navy.mil.

Counsel

There is an anticipated vacancy for an attorney to serve as Counsel for the Navy Exchange Service Command West Coast Office (NEXWCO) in San Diego, California. Counsel, NEXWCO, supervises one Legal Technician. The position is a component of the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Office of Counsel which, in turn, is a field office of the Office of Counsel, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP). Counsel, NEXWCO will report to Counsel NEXCOM headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. NEXCOM is an Echelon III Command tasked with providing administrative and technical support for the worldwide NEXCOM enterprise, which is comprised of the Navy Exchange retail stores, the Ship's Store Program, the Navy Lodge Program, the Navy's Personal Telecommunications Program Office, and the Navy Uniform Program. NEXCOM has approximately 15,000 civilian employees, the vast majority of whom are non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees not covered by most programs administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Additional information about NEXCOM may be found at the command's public website: https://www.mynavyexchange.com/nex/enterprise-info.

The primary responsibility of the Counsel, NEXWCO, is to provide legal services and representation in the area of civilian personnel law (CPL), including a heavy Equal Employment Opportunity litigation case load. These CPL cases arise mainly in California, Washington, Nevada, Hawaii, and Guam, so substantial travel may be required. However, Counsel, NEXWCO, must be conversant with all aspects of Navy OGC general practice, including ethics/standards of conduct, Freedom of Information Act, fiscal law, federal administrative law, federal acquisition law, and associated litigation.

This position will be filled under the General Schedule (GS) at the GS-14 level. To be eligible for the GS-14 position, the applicant must have at least three-and-one-half years of professional relevant legal experience, including significant experience in civilian personnel law.  Applicants will be evaluated on: 1) experience in civilian personnel law; 2) the depth, breadth, and quality of their other relevant legal experience as identified above; 3) research, analytical, and writing skills; 4) oral communication skills; 5) ability to work closely with a variety of senior military and civilian attorneys within the Navy and other federal agencies; 6) ability to develop and maintain strong attorney-client relationships; and 7) ability to work independently and as part of a team. Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the DON OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day to day legal practice is desired.

The successful applicant must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position, and the successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

To apply for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, along with a resume, SF 171, or OF 612, two legal writing samples (not exceeding 10 pages each) that demonstrate analytical and advocacy abilities, two most recent performance appraisals (if available), and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisors) who may be contacted. Applications must include current grade (if applicable), salary requirements and projected availability. Current federal employees must also provide a copy of their most recent SF-50 form. Attorneys who have graduated from law school within the last 5 years must provide a copy of their law school transcripts including class rank. Electronic applications are being accepted and should be sent to norma.crowther@navy.mil. The subject line of the email should include the applicant’s name and the personnel notice number. Hard copy applications are not being accepted at this time.

Interested attorneys are encouraged to contact NEXCOM Counsel, Mr. Alan Kaufman, at alan.kaufman@nexweb.org or via phone at 757-631-3610.

This personnel notice will close on March 8, 2021, at 11:59:59 PM (EST), and complete application packages must be received by the closing date and time to be considered. If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the "Instructions for New OGC Attorneys" (see Careers section of www.ogc.navy.mil).

Civilian Personnel Law Deputy Section Head

There is an anticipated vacancy for a senior attorney to serve as Deputy Section Head for the Civilian Personnel Law and Special Projects (CPL) Section within the Office of Counsel, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). This is a new position.  The position is located at NAVSEA Headquarters, which is located at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

The CPL Deputy Section Head will directly supervise a staff of 7 attorneys and serve as a legal advisor to NAVSEA supervisors, senior management and Human Resources personnel on civilian personnel matters. The CPL Deputy Section Head may be called upon not only to supervise the work of other attorneys but also to provide advice and representation in all areas of CPL, including matters pertaining to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), federal court litigation, the Office of Special Counsel, labor law, disciplinary actions, performance, and requests for reasonable accommodation. The CPL Deputy Section Head will also be responsible for supervising and may provide advice regarding investigations, management inquiries, congressional responses, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, and ethics/standards of conduct, including responsibilities for managing the Command’s Ethics Program. The CPL Deputy Section Head may also be called upon to coordinate support to NAVSEA field offices with CPL litigation, to balance workload capacity and to coordinate issues of competency-wide concern.

The successful candidate must have at least five and one-half years of recent, substantial and relevant civilian personnel law experience.

The position will be filled at the NH-IV (GS-15 equivalent) level in the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). To be eligible for selection as an NH-IV (GS-15 equivalent), applicants must have at least five-and-a-half years of professional legal experience.

The successful applicant must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is required and the applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

Applicants must submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume, SF-171, or OF-612; 3) two relevant legal writing samples of no more than 20 pages combined (excerpts are acceptable); 4) their two most recent performance appraisals, if available and 5) the names and telephone numbers of at least three references.

Electronic applications are preferred and should be sent to Ms. Kristin Becker at nssc_navsea_ogc_vaca@navy.mil. Due to current construction issues, we are not accepting hard copy applications. If you are unable to submit your application by email and need to make alternate arrangements, please contact Ms. Kristin Becker at kristin.becker@navy.mil at least one day prior to the closing of this personnel notice. 

For additional information about this position, you are encouraged to contact Ms. Kate O’Neill at 202-781-5403 or kathleen.oneill@navy.mil, or Ms. Kristin Becker at 202-781-2260 or kristin.becker@navy.mil.

This personnel notice will close on March 16, 2021 at 11:59:59 PM EST. Complete applications must be received by this date and time to be considered.