Technical Writer-Editor (Legal Analyst)
Job Location:
Whitehall, OH - USA
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Job Summary
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Position may be filled at any of the below locations:
Richmond VA
GS-12: $93499 - $121551
Whitehall OH
GS-12: $93400 - $121422
- Assist any practice area or program team within the office as assigned to include contracts fraud litigation labor/employment administrative and installation law actions.
- Edit and finalize documents pending attorney review and signature where required manage the publication and dissemination of legal information through various channels including assigned programs.
- Monitor the effectiveness of legal information programs and make recommendations for improvement.
- Under the direction of an attorney research analyze write and edit a wide range of legal documents and materials in the assigned legal practice area(s) including litigation documents investigative materials policy documents...
- ...information papers legal positions/opinions and analyses ethics advisories and opinions newsletters training materials handbooks etc. ensuring accuracy clarity and consistency with agency policies and legal requirements.
- Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff including filing organizing and gathering information preparing reports and spreadsheets assisting attorneys and interacting with people in and outside the Government.
- In coordination with the Supervisor provide team leadership guidance training support encouragement and mentorship to team members and in support of DLA Weapons Supports Office of Counsels mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Flexible ( Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
To qualify for a Technical Writer - Editor (Legal Analyst) your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only) time-after-competitive appointment minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Applying legal knowledge in legal writing and editing acquired through roles as a writer or editor of technicalreports articles manuals or specifications.
- Developing writing editing and publishing a wide range of legal documents translating complex legal topicsinto plain language while managing the final distribution of all materials.
- Administering key legal programs such as Ethics FOIA and Procurement Fraud while providing high-levelparalegal support and conducting conflict-of-interest reviews for senior officials.
- Conducting in-depth research on complex legal issues to advise senior leadership and using this expertise tocreate and deliver training materials for agency personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106 DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016 Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment reasonable suspicion post-accident and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana cocaine opiates heroin phencyclidine amphetamines methamphetamines fentanyl norfentanyl methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law Marijuana is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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 Experience:
IC
About Company
The Defense Logistics Agency is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense, with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world.
