Attorney-Adviser; General Security Clearance

Position: ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) with Security Clearance
Duties Acts as a legal adviser and attorney for the state/territory National Guard, responsible for the formulation of state/territory legal policy and its execution legal representation; legal initiatives; interpretation and litigation of U.S. and state/territory(s) constitutional, civil, criminal, labor law; international law and treaty agreements; trial defense; and a full spectrum of expert legal advice. Responsible to advise on the legal, factual and other impacting aspects of drafting, interpretation and application of legislation, regulation, tasking orders, decision, opinions or other guiding, or lack thereof, instruments associated with emerging or highly conflicted and emotionally charged issues such as intelligence oversight related to Homeland Security, or advising on Federal and state/territory Executive Orders for the use of federalized troops in response to domestic emergencies and natural disasters.

Serves as a state/territory National Guard litigation point of contact. Serves as an attorney/adviser providing acquisition and fiscal legal advice to the state/territory's assigned United States Property & Fiscal Officer (the Chief of the National Guard Bureau's agent in the state/territory) and active-duty military advisers. Acts as the Adjutant General's representative in third-party proceedings under Federal labor-management and equal employment opportunity statutes and regulatory provisions.

Advises the convening authorities, including the state/territory Adjutant General, on procedural and legal issues associated with Courts Martial, Non-Judicial Punishment Administrative Board proceedings and subsequent actions. Serves as a state/territory Ethics Adviser. Serves as a claims officer for the state/territory National Guard. Provides guidance to the state/territory Judge Advocate's Legal Office, Legal Assistance and Preventative Law Programs, and supervises assigned full-time support staff.

Performs other duties as required. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
* Incumbent must be an active member of the bar in good standing in Colorado.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Membership in the Colorado Army National Guard.
* Must hold the grade of O-2 thru O-4.
* Compatible Military Assignment: 27A MOS.
* Submit all required documentation.
* Must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives.
* As an Officer in the Army National Guard JAG Corps, must have completed the 14-week Judge Advocate General Basic Course.
* No record of conviction by civilian courts of offenses listed in the applicable Service Military Justice regulations.
* Must not have any military disciplinary action on military records for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship as defined in applicable DoD Instructions concerning Army and Air Force Professional and Unprofessional Relationships.
* Must not have any Unfavorable Information Files, civil convictions (other than minor traffic violations), or open Inspector General investigations.
* May convert to Permanent without further competition.
* If converted to Permanent you may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Qualifications Military Grades: O-2 thru O-4 Compatible Military Assignments: 27A MOS 1. Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the experience.

4. Must include transcripts. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet. You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include experience in your resume. Must have experience in each of the following: 1. 24 months' work experience as a professional Attorney.

2. Experience collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately.
3. Experience or knowledge of military and civilian laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures.
4. Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communications & write English in reports and presentation formats.
5. Experience in interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening.
6. Experience in communicating
-orally and in writing- clearly and effectively.
7. Experience organizing thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects; and skilled in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws.
8. Knowledgeable of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard mission requirements.
9. Competent in providing legal interpretation and guidance to…