Job title: DEFENSE LITIGATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: SummaryYou will serve as a Defense Litigation Support Specialist (DLSS) in the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) of Defense Service Office (DSO) WEST. The duty station is San Diego, CA.Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates03/21/2024 to 03/27/2024Salary$117,776 – $153,113 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanent –Work scheduleFull-time –ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberDE-12354325-24-NSHControl number782538800This job is open toClarification from the agencyU.S. CitizensDuties
- You will assist assigned detailed military defense counsel by conducting an expert analysis of defense cases to determine appropriate case preparation steps and take individual actions in pursuit of those steps.
- You will compile and analyze a wide range of information, documents, photographs, and other related items relevant to the defense case.
- You will locate and interview witnesses and law enforcement personnel, prepare written statements or results of interviews of witnesses, and conduct witness background check or other pertinent research of witnesses.
- You will be required, when appropriate, to provide testimony at a court or preliminary hearing relating to one or more of the assigned tasks.
- You will produce reports outlining a case plan, weekly status reports on various case actions, reports detailing actions, summary of witness interviews, signed witness statements, and other related reports as requested.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
- You may be required to perform occasional travel
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following experience as a criminal defense investigator: 1) Conducting an independent analysis of a criminal defense case to determine necessary investigative steps; 2) Investigating, planning, and proactively and independently undertake comprehensive defense strategies; 3) Locating, interviewing and conducting background research on witnesses to include social media research, open source information, visits, diagrams, and photograph crime scenes; 4) Testifying on behalf of the defense as a defense witness about investigative steps; and 5) Coordinating with defense counsel on investigative steps and case development.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:EducationThere is no educational substitution for experience in this series at this grade level.Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
- Benefits
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. .
Expected salary: $117776 – 153113 per year
Location: San Diego, CA
Job date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:48:56 GMT
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