Summary
About the Position: Position is located in the US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, Office of Counsel. Primarily renders advice on matters to contract formation, contract performance and administration, and post-contract performance activities, to include litigation. This is a developmental position. You may be selected for the GS-13/14 grade level. Full Performance Level is GS-14. Pay Range GS-13: $108,019 - $140,426 Pay Range GS-14: $127,646 - $165,945
Duties
Advise the Executive Office and other staff operating officials on legal matters pertaining to the work and activities of the District.
Perform review of contractual instruments for legal clarity and sufficiency.
Review and draft supporting documents on contractual and realty matters.
Prepare and forward appeal assemblies through the proper channels to the appropriate Board of Contract Appeals.
Serve as Trial Attorney on contractual claims and appeals arising under the jurisdiction of the Norfolk District.
Investigate, process or review claims other than contract, in favor of or against the Government arising from activities within the District.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.