Legal Assistant

Summary The incumbent serves as a Legal Assistant in the Civil Aviation Registry in AFB-716. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Position will be filled at the FG-6 Level only. A one-year probationary period may be required. Successful completion of a security investigation will be required. Please Review Required Documents and Additional Information. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to FG/GS-5 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically related to the position to be filled. Specialized Experience includes: Experience reviewing, preparing, and performing quality control on legal documents. Experience reviewing and processing fees/documents. Experience providing technical guidance and information to the public concerning the certification process of conveyances and other security instruments. Experience maintaining the order of legal documents. Experience using relevant information on determining whether the processes/procedures comply with laws, regulations, or established guidelines. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Education Information Regarding KSA’s: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and Selective Factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Quality Ranking Factor (QRF), if applicable, and the KSA’s listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Preview Job Questionnaire Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire. Additional information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. NOTES: Position will be filled at the FG-06 with full promotion potential to the FG-07 grade level. Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training qualification requirements and recommendation by the supervisor. Interviews may be conducted IAW FAA Policy and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Sidney Snider at (405)954-7981. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA Read more 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.