Attorney-Adviser (General)

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 2:00pm Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502 POSITION: Attorney-Adviser (General) **SCHEDULE:**Full-time LOCATION: Herlong, CA SALARY:$74,678 - $163,514 per year **TO APPLY: ** **Direct Link:**https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886344400 **Career Page:**https://www.usajobs.gov/ Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. **SUMMARY: ** This position is located at Herlong, Sierra Depot, California. If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy this position. **JOB REQUIREMENTS: ** Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for access for the duration of employment. This position may require the incumbent to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. This position requires the incumbent to maintain an active bar membership that permits the representation of the Federal Government in the courts of their jurisdiction to the extent that private practice attorneys are able to for their clients. Who May Apply: Current and former Federal employees and US Citizens. Skill in identifying and researching highly technical and complex legal issues. Skill in providing legal, technical, and policy guidance. Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs. Education: Assignments require the first professional law degree (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.)). Applicants for initial appointment into attorney positions must be graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of the applicant's graduation. Bar Membership: Applicants must be active members in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of a State, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. GS-11: Applicants must possess one (1) year of professional legal experience after admission to the bar. GS-12 and GS-13: Applicants must possess two (2) years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar commensurate with the duties of the position. GS-14: Applicants must possess more than three (3) years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar commensurate with the duties of the position. Time in Grade (current Federal employees): Candidates selected for advancement will normally have completed at least one year of service that is one grade lower than the position to be filled. 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 Department of the Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: ** Advises the Depot Commander, the Civilian Personnel Officer and other management officials on legal aspects of disputes between employees and/or employee union organizations and management. Responsible for the Depots legal representative in negotiating agreements with employee unions. Advises the Commander on management-emp oyee relations, equal employment opportunity and employee grievances and appeals. Reviews documents and recommendations making final legal determination with respect to agreements with contractors, contractor protests, appeals and claims, patent and data rights. Handles cases involving large sums of money and cases and problems of unusual delicacy such as cases of suspected fraud or conflict of interest situations where the Government has serious burden of proof. Serves as Ethics Counselor pursuant to Joint Ethics Regulations. Advises the Commands Resource Management division concerning all aspects of the resource management mission as it pertains to fiscal law issues involving appropriate funds. **WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ** Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. **EEO: ** Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy