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Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Business - Legal
Bedford, MA (On-Site/Office)
Duties
(1) Provides technical and procedural guidance and legal assistance to National Guard members based on an extensive knowledge of rules and procedures. Provides support to administer courts-martial, non-judicial punishment, administrative boards and other assorted actions. Performs research to identify factual and legal issues in order to provide relevant evidence to prepare summaries of precedent cases, interviews, testimony, depositions, and related case material for use by the attorney. Must chose from references that may include, but are not limited to: Department of Defense (DoD), Departments of the Army and Air Force, and National Guard Bureau regulations, Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), State Code, local policies and directives, as well as on line Internet references. Prepares draft legal documents as a result of the research performed, subject to the approval of the assigned attorney. Prepares and organizes trial exhibits and validates citations and legal references on prepared legal documents.
(2) Assists with the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, claims, and various other legal documents on a case-by-case basis, in support of the Staff Judge Advocates' legal assistance function. This includes: schedules pre-counseling sessions; interviews client for preparation of appropriate forms and documents necessary to complete wills, powers of attorney, and other legal documents; prepares routine and non-technical legal documents independently, or as drafted by attorneys; and arranges for notary and witnesses for execution of the documents and proper filing and recording of these documents.
(3) Prepares and/or reviews documents relative to the administration of justice under the State Military Code and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Performs directed research and preparation of notes and memoranda regarding allegations and possible charges, maintenance of logs and case files, and filing of motions. Prepares and files charge sheets, disposition sheets and other records as directed. Records and transcribes testimony from tapes of courts-martial, depositions, and other hearings as required. Maintains transcript files and exhibits.
(4) Reviews regulations, drafts, and civil statutes. Implements instructions and directives. Distributes publications received pertinent to the Staff Judge Advocate. Drafts administrative and reporting procedures for inclusion in state operating procedures and directives. Maintains the office and technical subject matter files. May attend meetings, as designated by the supervisor, to provide data, information, or advice on procedural requirements. Provides assistance to units serviced on preparation and submission of a variety of documents, to assure compliance with directives, or to advise on program procedures.
(5) Performs a variety of administrative/clerical support functions to insure the effective operation of the office and legal assistance program. These may include, but are not limited to: receives visitors and telephone calls and exercises judgment in screening those that may be personally serviced or those that require referral; maintains a variety of files, records, forms, and retires same; prepares special and recurring reports; receives and distributes incoming mail and composes replies to routine military and nonmilitary correspondence; reviews incoming documents for completeness and correctness and returns to originator those that require corrections; maintains time and attendance records; maintains suspense records of items requiring action or replies and notifies staff members when action is required; makes travel arrangements for staff members and forwards travel vouchers for reimbursement; requisitions office supplies and office equipment repairs; and keeps appointment calendar for Staff Judge Advocate and staff members.
(6) Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Military Grades:
ENL: SPC
Compatible Military Assignments:
MOS: 16R4
*All applications will be considered regardless of Branch MOS*
*This is an indefinite position, tenure 3, with a time limit determined by the needs of the agency. Any permanent military technician who is selected for this position will become tenure 3. The selectee will receive the same benefits and entitlements as the tenure 1 employee, but will be considered tenure 3 for purposes of reduction in force. If a permanent resource becomes available, incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without competition*
AREA OF CONSIDERATION : Open only to onboard T5 National Guard employee or T32 Technician of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED : This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position Constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training that demonstrates the involved working with office automation systems, software practices and procedures. Experience in working with various legal assistant support functions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience, education or training locating and compiling information from files. Experience processing legal documents by checking them for required information and accuracy, determining if any action is necessary, and annotate case files and status records to reflect receipt and due date for required action.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).
MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM : If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position.
For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program incentive, the following termination rule applies:
Incentive Termination without Recoupment:
If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent or Indefinite position after 25 February 2010 where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019
An employee of an agency may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to an agency within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by an employee of an agency. To file a complaint please click this link and scroll to the bottom of the page for more information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. 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.
Resume must be submitted with the following information:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12664729
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .
Agency contact information
MA HRO STAFFING INBOX
Email ng.ma.maarng.mbx.hro-staffing@army.mil
Address MA ARNG JAG
2 Randolph Road
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
(1) Provides technical and procedural guidance and legal assistance to National Guard members based on an extensive knowledge of rules and procedures. Provides support to administer courts-martial, non-judicial punishment, administrative boards and other assorted actions. Performs research to identify factual and legal issues in order to provide relevant evidence to prepare summaries of precedent cases, interviews, testimony, depositions, and related case material for use by the attorney. Must chose from references that may include, but are not limited to: Department of Defense (DoD), Departments of the Army and Air Force, and National Guard Bureau regulations, Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), State Code, local policies and directives, as well as on line Internet references. Prepares draft legal documents as a result of the research performed, subject to the approval of the assigned attorney. Prepares and organizes trial exhibits and validates citations and legal references on prepared legal documents.
(2) Assists with the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, claims, and various other legal documents on a case-by-case basis, in support of the Staff Judge Advocates' legal assistance function. This includes: schedules pre-counseling sessions; interviews client for preparation of appropriate forms and documents necessary to complete wills, powers of attorney, and other legal documents; prepares routine and non-technical legal documents independently, or as drafted by attorneys; and arranges for notary and witnesses for execution of the documents and proper filing and recording of these documents.
(3) Prepares and/or reviews documents relative to the administration of justice under the State Military Code and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Performs directed research and preparation of notes and memoranda regarding allegations and possible charges, maintenance of logs and case files, and filing of motions. Prepares and files charge sheets, disposition sheets and other records as directed. Records and transcribes testimony from tapes of courts-martial, depositions, and other hearings as required. Maintains transcript files and exhibits.
(4) Reviews regulations, drafts, and civil statutes. Implements instructions and directives. Distributes publications received pertinent to the Staff Judge Advocate. Drafts administrative and reporting procedures for inclusion in state operating procedures and directives. Maintains the office and technical subject matter files. May attend meetings, as designated by the supervisor, to provide data, information, or advice on procedural requirements. Provides assistance to units serviced on preparation and submission of a variety of documents, to assure compliance with directives, or to advise on program procedures.
(5) Performs a variety of administrative/clerical support functions to insure the effective operation of the office and legal assistance program. These may include, but are not limited to: receives visitors and telephone calls and exercises judgment in screening those that may be personally serviced or those that require referral; maintains a variety of files, records, forms, and retires same; prepares special and recurring reports; receives and distributes incoming mail and composes replies to routine military and nonmilitary correspondence; reviews incoming documents for completeness and correctness and returns to originator those that require corrections; maintains time and attendance records; maintains suspense records of items requiring action or replies and notifies staff members when action is required; makes travel arrangements for staff members and forwards travel vouchers for reimbursement; requisitions office supplies and office equipment repairs; and keeps appointment calendar for Staff Judge Advocate and staff members.
(6) Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Favorable background check is required.
- Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
Military Grades:
ENL: SPC
Compatible Military Assignments:
MOS: 16R4
*All applications will be considered regardless of Branch MOS*
*This is an indefinite position, tenure 3, with a time limit determined by the needs of the agency. Any permanent military technician who is selected for this position will become tenure 3. The selectee will receive the same benefits and entitlements as the tenure 1 employee, but will be considered tenure 3 for purposes of reduction in force. If a permanent resource becomes available, incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without competition*
AREA OF CONSIDERATION : Open only to onboard T5 National Guard employee or T32 Technician of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED : This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position Constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training that demonstrates the involved working with office automation systems, software practices and procedures. Experience in working with various legal assistant support functions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience, education or training locating and compiling information from files. Experience processing legal documents by checking them for required information and accuracy, determining if any action is necessary, and annotate case files and status records to reflect receipt and due date for required action.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).
MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM : If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position.
For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program incentive, the following termination rule applies:
Incentive Termination without Recoupment:
If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent or Indefinite position after 25 February 2010 where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019
An employee of an agency may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to an agency within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by an employee of an agency. To file a complaint please click this link and scroll to the bottom of the page for more information.
- Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. 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.
- Benefits
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume must be submitted with the following information:- Your name and contact information.
- Work Experience section of your resume must include:
- Name of the organization you worked at.
- Job title you held at the organization.
- Start and end dates for the position ( dates must have month and year) .
- Bulleted statements regarding duties you performed in the position. Be clear and concise in stating your duties, we will not make any assumptions regarding your experience. Your bulleted statements should reflect that you have the required specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your position was in the civil service, include the grade and series for the position.
- If applicable, include TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN experience. Enter your MOS, bulleted statements of duties, and start and end dates (dates must have month and year) .
- Education and certificates if applicable. Include name of school, degree, or certificate, start and end dates.
- Part-Time, unpaid, volunteer work if applicable. Include duties and responsibilities and start and end dates ( dates must have month and year).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. - How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12664729
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .
Agency contact information
MA HRO STAFFING INBOX
Email ng.ma.maarng.mbx.hro-staffing@army.mil
Address MA ARNG JAG
2 Randolph Road
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Resume must be submitted with the following information:
- Your name and contact information.
- Work Experience section of your resume must include:
- Name of the organization you worked at.
- Job title you held at the organization.
- Start and end dates for the position ( dates must have month and year) .
- Bulleted statements regarding duties you performed in the position. Be clear and concise in stating your duties, we will not make any assumptions regarding your experience. Your bulleted statements should reflect that you have the required specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your position was in the civil service, include the grade and series for the position.
- If applicable, include TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN experience. Enter your MOS, bulleted statements of duties, and start and end dates (dates must have month and year) .
- Education and certificates if applicable. Include name of school, degree, or certificate, start and end dates.
- Part-Time, unpaid, volunteer work if applicable. Include duties and responsibilities and start and end dates ( dates must have month and year).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12664729
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .
Agency contact information
MA HRO STAFFING INBOX
Email ng.ma.maarng.mbx.hro-staffing@army.mil
Address MA ARNG JAG
2 Randolph Road
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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