Attorney Advisor (Environmental Law) at Air Force Civilian Service

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Attorney Advisor (GS-0905-14), to serve as an expert Environmental Planning Attorney at the Air Force Judge Advocate Field Operations Agency, Environmental Law and Litigation Division, Environmental Law Field Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland. This is full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using expedited hiring authorities and can close at any time. Apply Now!GS-14 Salary range for Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland; $123,945 - $161,131*** Relocation incentives are authorized for this position per agency policy***AIR FORCE CIVILIAN SERVICE BENEFITSTime Off- 11 Federal Holidays- 13 Sick Leave daysVacation Time- Based upon length of employment… Starts at 13 days and earn up to 26 daysInsurance- No Waiting Period to qualify for health insurance for you and your familyRetirement- Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered systems which contains a Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(K)- US Citizenship is required.- Must have a law degree (JD) from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia or another Federal Bar, as appropriate. Extensive experience and/or a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in environmental law is highly desirable.- Must have in-depth experience as a practicing environmental law attorney and possess at least ten (10) years of relevant experience. Must be thoroughly competent in federal civil procedure, environmental, natural and cultural, and real property law and knowledgeable in administrative and general law.- In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that are commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities.- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance. - Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Incumbent is responsible for providing highly specialized, professional support of the Department of the Air Force's legally and technically complex, multi-million-dollar, high mission impact environmental planning program which is governed by Federal, State, and local environmental statutes, regulations, ordinances and policies.- Provides assistance to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Installations) and Air Force Civil Engineer Center on matters involving environmental planning laws, regulations, policies and guidance as these affect Military Housing Privatization Initiatives, Utilities Privatization, Community Partnership agreements, and Diverse Enhanced Use Lease projects.- Maintains Highest Level of Subject Matter Expertise in the Environmental Legal Aspects of Strategic Energy Management, Development, Security and Sustainability.- Provides assistance to Department of the Air Force and Department of Justice litigators on environmental planning matters in dispute in administrative, regulatory, or federal court proceedings.DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILIITES - Must have the skill and ability to conduct complex legal research and a familiarity with the research resources most commonly involved in environmental, occupational safety and health, natural and cultural resources, and real property laws. This includes various statutes, Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force policy and guidance, the United States Code, court opinions, the Code of Federal Regulations, etc. Familiarity with electronic research resources such as Westlaw, Lexis, etc. is required.- Must be highly skilled in written and oral advocacy in order to prepare and present written and oral briefings before decision-makers. Experience working within a large and complex legal organization is highly desirable but not required. Similarly, experience working at high levels with the Department of Defense or Department of the Air Force is desired but not required.- Must possess superior negotiation skills and be capable of rational and logical thinking in order to formulate, coordinate, and present the Department of the Air Force legal position before regulators, elected officials, the public, and senior officials for the Department of the Air Force and other relevant agencies.Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. #LI-MM1