Summary There is an anticipated vacancy for the position of ATTORNEY-ADVISOR in the STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE (J06) of COMMANDER US FORCES JAPAN. ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** Responsibilities You will be assigned a continuing responsibility for managing the international and operations law activities. You will formulate, coordinate and administer a general legal program on all matters pertaining to the accomplishment of plans, policies and programs of the activity. You will examine, interpret, and advise on cases, instruments, directives; provide legal advice on international agreements, host nation laws, DoD policies and regulations, and negotiate bilateral agreements with the host-nation. You will provide legal advice on international agreements, host nation laws, DoD policies and regulations, and negotiates bilateral agreements with the host-nation. You will develop solutions to problems involving highly intricate legal, factual, and political questions, and provides correct, practical legal advice and services in a timely manner. You will research and respond to difficult legal questions and methods of research, analyzing, interpreting, and applying Federal laws, regulations, policy directives, contracts, and other legal instruments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The position will be filled under the General Schedule (GS) pay system at the GS-15 level. To be selected at the GS-15 level, the candidate must demonstrate at least one-year of experience using expert knowledge of federal statutes and regulations and international conventions and agreements in the areas of international law, operational law, and contract law with knowledge of matters directly related to the US-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security to implement international agreements. Also, have at least one-year of experience advising on bilateral basing rights in Japan and advising on the DoD's legal rights and obligations regarding the joint and shared use of areas and facilities in Japan. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education The successful applicant must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. Additional Information This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. This position is not covered by the Department of the Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.