THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) (T32), Position Description Number D2250000 and is part of the AL 187TH Fighter Wing, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL 187TH FIGHTER WING, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: COL J. CALDWELL RECRUITING OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE: UP TO 25% AUTHORIZED
1. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Advises Commander and staff on interpretation of federal statutes and regulations, ensures that legal advice, consultation, and collaboration is furnished in a timely manner. Advises senior leadership of the alternatives and possible solutions which are legally permissible or desirable.
Prepares, researches, and issues oral and written legal opinions and legal advice with regard to a wide variety of laws, regulations, instructions, directives and policies in the area of Administrative Law, including but not limited to: Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, reports of survey, line-of-duty determinations, constitutions and by-laws of private organizations, formal and informal investigations and commanders' inquiries, legal sufficiency reviews, collateral investigations, federal and state Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) complaints, Congressional Inquiries, Inspector General investigations, Equal Opportunity/Equal Employment Opportunity (EO/EEO) investigations, fiscal law, unfavorable personnel actions, standards of conduct, family advocacy, and public relations.
Conducts classes and training for commanders, staff and other personnel on a variety of administrative and operational areas. Prepares legal opinions that involve complex legal and factual issues that often have far-reaching impact on the government.
Assesses and evaluates, for legal compliance and sufficiency, local policies and practices, proposed wing command and staff actions and decisions, official conduct and authority, commercial transactions, draft documents and publications, investigations, responses to inquiries, public statements, plans, and initiatives. 30% 2. LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW: Provides advisery, guidance, consultation, and collaboration to Commander, staff, and supervisors.
Coordinates with State Human Resources Office and the State Judge Advocate on all labor law training as well as impact on established programs, procedures, and methods of operation. Provides preventive law guidance to management personnel on the impact of regulatory changes.
At the request of the State Judge Advocate: Prepares, researches and issues oral and written opinions, and may, upon designation by the State Adjutant General, participate in collective bargaining as a member of the management negotiating team and represent the organization in third-party administrative, quasi-judicial, and judicial proceedings.15% 3.
ETHICS: As the SME in Government Ethics, provides training to all unit members, staff and personnel on matters such as 1) Financial disclosure programs and reviews; 2) Ethics counselor program training, advice and assistance; 3) Post-government employment program advice and assistance; and 4) Gift acceptance programs, including gifts of travel, gifts to the command and service member.
Provides advice, assistance, administration and command reporting for filing with the Office of Government Ethics.10% 4.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE: Provides legal assistance on a non-interference basis to members of the ANG, spouses of members, and family members as authorized by ANGI 51-504, AFI 51-504 (when applicable), CNGBI, NGR, and other AF/JA guidance and, as resources and expertise permit, legal assistance may also be provided to Active Component members, other Reserve Component members, and retirees of any military service. 10% 5.
POLICY SETTING: Formulates Wing legal policy and its execution; legal representation; legal initiatives; constitutional, civil, criminal, labor law; a full spectrum of expert legal advice to Wing leaders.
Policy areas of law include: homeland defense and security, emergency response, sovereignty, application of state/territory compacts, fiscal and contract law, civil domestic support, employer support, military statute and administrative law (Federal & state/territory), non-military employment law (Federal & state/territory), administrative law, environmental law and emerging areas of law, i.e.
Intelligence and cyber law, weapons of mass destruction emergency response and assistance to civil authorities, etc. 20% 6. MILITARY JUSTICE: Prepares and renders legal advice and opinions to commanders and senior staff regarding military justice options. Prepares and renders legal advice on disciplinary matters, nonjudicial punishment, and statutory pretrial advice in prospective court-martial cases. 5% 7.
DISABILITY EVALUATION SYSTEM (DES): Provides legal advice, legal briefings, and counsel to Wing leadership on the DES process. 5% 8. DOMESTIC OPERATIONS: Provides professional legal advice and opinions on issues arising from federal laws and regulations and their application to the National Guard or concerning the federal mission of the National Guard, including homeland defense and security, emergency response, and application of state/territory compacts.
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Must have a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.). You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
john.caldwell@us.af.mil · 782-8002
This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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