General Attorney

US Army Corps of Engineers; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives may be available

PCS allowances may be authorized

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a qualified attorney to provide legal services focused on procurement law in support of the Latin America & Caribbean District. The role emphasizes work in Central & South America, including military construction and interagency/humanitarian programs.

The position may be filled at Jacksonville, FL or San Juan, PR, with potential relocation considerations. Applicants should have relevant legal experience in these areas.

Qualifications

• Provides legal services in procurement law across multiple practice areas.
• Experience or familiarity with military construction, interagency support and international programs (foreign military sales & humanitarian assistance) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Latin America & Caribbean District's missions with emphasis on procurement law.
• Primarily supports work in Central & South America in related legal areas.

Job description

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Jacksonville, Florida|San Juan, Puerto Rico

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: Provides legal services in a variety of substantive practice areas in support of the Latin America & Caribbean District's missions but is expected to focus on all aspects of procurement law. Expected to primarily support the District's work in Central & South America, which includes military construction, interagency support, & international support (i.e., foreign military sales & humanitarian assistance projects). Experience in these areas is highly desirable.

Other Conditions And Requirements

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period or 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 56 Career Program position aligned under the Legal Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is an equal opportunity employer. The Corps is firmly committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce where all employees are valued for their talents as members of the team.