Attorney Adviser (Admiralty)

This vacancy is for a GS-0905-14, Attorney Adviser (Admiralty) located in the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing CG-MMC in Washington, DC.

You will serve as an Attorney Adviser (Admiralty) and support the Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program over a wide spectrum of intricate legal matters pertaining to Merchant Mariner Credentialing, the manning of U.S. vessels, seafarer protection and relief, and the U.S. contribution to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) particularly related to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a point of contact between the Merchant Mariner Credentialing program and other legal offices such as general law, claims and litigation, and information law. Conducting legal research of facts, laws, regulations, and legal precedents relating to the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program. Reviewing draft final agency actions, regulations, and supporting documents for legal sufficiency. Providing authoritative legal counsel on complex agency actions, regulations, international agreements, and policy matters to ensure legal sufficiency. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See [external link] A one-year trial period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. This position requires occasional travel away from normal duty station. Proof of active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction, including the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.