About the Position: You will serve as District Counsel.Through direct supervision and staff supervision over the legal functions at the district, provide adequate legal counsel to the District Commander, the Deputy District Commander, Directors, and Office Chiefs within the District.
The jurisdictional scope includes the regulatory responsibilities of the Corps and involves civil and military planning, design, construction, and civil works maintenance and operations performed in the District.
The jurisdictional scope includes the regulatory responsibilities of the Corps and involves civil and military planning, design, construction, and civil works maintenance and operations
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring.
Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attached supporting documentation (for example, DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation for the specific type of preference claimed. The SF 15 will identify the supporting documentation required along with a list of the types of 10-point preference. The SF 15 is available from the OPM at https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms.
LOCALE INFORMATION Albuquerque is a culturally diverse city that sits at the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. It is located within driving distance of Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, and world class fly fishing in the Jemez Mountains. The region is renowned for its mild climate, and all forms of outdoor activities.
This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $149550 – $194417/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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