What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney-Advisor (General) position at The Air Force Civilian Service?
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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Attorney-advisor (general) (NH-0905-04) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) for the 78th Air Base Wing(ABW) at Robins Air Force Base located in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
This job may close at any time! Apply now!!!
Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
2026 Salary Range ($125,776 - $192,331) yearly w/ locality
Job Open Date: 8/11/2026
Job Close Date: 8/25/2026
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
In this position you will be the Senior Attorney and subject matter expert, responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the 78th ABW/JA Ethics Program, Responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing oral and written advice on all ethics and standards of conduct matters. As a senior attorney, provides expert legal advice and counsel to commanders and staff on laws and regulations associated with ethics and standards of conduct, administrative law, claims, general civil law and Magistrate Court issues. Provides written and oral opinions on complex questions relating to ethics and standards of conduct, and other civil law matters arising at the installation or any of the geographically separated units. Provides assistance and advice to lesser experienced civilian and military attorneys on all facets of ethics, standards of conduct, and other civil law matters. Assists Chief in preparation and presentation of ethics and standards of conduct training courses, as well as other civil law matters. Serves as lead attorney on complicated ethics, standards of conduct, and other civil law problems, as assigned, whenever they may arise, including but not limited to claims filed with the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, appeals there from, and any other civil-law related litigation and investigation.
Requirements:
1. Has education requirements
2. Obtain & maintain a security clearance
3. May be required to travel to perform temporary duty
4. May have extended/other than normal duty hours
5.Resume must indicate and employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and admitted to the practice of law before the highest court of state, territory or common of the United States.
6. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
7. The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
8. Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
1. Knowledge of law equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of a State or District of Columbia.
2. Professional knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and
methodologies pertaining to ethics and standards of conduct matters and their impact on acquisition integrity; the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER); and Federal statutes and Executive Orders applicable to Government acquisition/contracting; the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Department of Defense, Air Force, and command supplements thereto.
3. Professional knowledge of Federal statutory and regulatory provisions, and Agency policy guidance bearing on miscellaneous civil law matters. Skill in interpreting the JER and applying it to specific situations and the exercise of legal judgment.
4. Where required, knowledge of applicable Federal statutes, case law, Executive Orders applicable to
Government contracting, privatization, ethics, and fraud remedies issues, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (and Department of Defense, Air Force and command supplements thereto), and the U.S. Code as applied to criminal and civil litigation. Professional knowledge of the body of common law applicable to contracts in order to provide legal counsel on acquisition including, but not limited to, Federal criminal, civil, and administrative litigation.
5. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with both professionals and non-professionals. Skill in making oral presentations to peers, clients and other Federal officials. Ability to tactfully advise senior leadership on sensitive legal issues.
6. Proficiency in the techniques of legal research and familiarity with Government contracting and other
resources used to perform research.
RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Attorney-advisor (general) (NH-0905-04) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) for the 78th Air Base Wing(ABW) at Robins Air Force Base located in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
This job may close at any time! Apply now!!!
Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
2026 Salary Range ($125,776 - $192,331) yearly w/ locality
Job Open Date: 8/11/2026
Job Close Date: 8/25/2026
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
In this position you will be the Senior Attorney and subject matter expert, responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the 78th ABW/JA Ethics Program, Responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing oral and written advice on all ethics and standards of conduct matters. As a senior attorney, provides expert legal advice and counsel to commanders and staff on laws and regulations associated with ethics and standards of conduct, administrative law, claims, general civil law and Magistrate Court issues. Provides written and oral opinions on complex questions relating to ethics and standards of conduct, and other civil law matters arising at the installation or any of the geographically separated units. Provides assistance and advice to lesser experienced civilian and military attorneys on all facets of ethics, standards of conduct, and other civil law matters. Assists Chief in preparation and presentation of ethics and standards of conduct training courses, as well as other civil law matters. Serves as lead attorney on complicated ethics, standards of conduct, and other civil law problems, as assigned, whenever they may arise, including but not limited to claims filed with the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, appeals there from, and any other civil-law related litigation and investigation.
Requirements:
1. Has education requirements
2. Obtain & maintain a security clearance
3. May be required to travel to perform temporary duty
4. May have extended/other than normal duty hours
5.Resume must indicate and employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and admitted to the practice of law before the highest court of state, territory or common of the United States.
6. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
7. The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
8. Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
1. Knowledge of law equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of a State or District of Columbia.
2. Professional knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and
methodologies pertaining to ethics and standards of conduct matters and their impact on acquisition integrity; the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER); and Federal statutes and Executive Orders applicable to Government acquisition/contracting; the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Department of Defense, Air Force, and command supplements thereto.
3. Professional knowledge of Federal statutory and regulatory provisions, and Agency policy guidance bearing on miscellaneous civil law matters. Skill in interpreting the JER and applying it to specific situations and the exercise of legal judgment.
4. Where required, knowledge of applicable Federal statutes, case law, Executive Orders applicable to
Government contracting, privatization, ethics, and fraud remedies issues, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (and Department of Defense, Air Force and command supplements thereto), and the U.S. Code as applied to criminal and civil litigation. Professional knowledge of the body of common law applicable to contracts in order to provide legal counsel on acquisition including, but not limited to, Federal criminal, civil, and administrative litigation.
5. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with both professionals and non-professionals. Skill in making oral presentations to peers, clients and other Federal officials. Ability to tactfully advise senior leadership on sensitive legal issues.
6. Proficiency in the techniques of legal research and familiarity with Government contracting and other
resources used to perform research.
RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Salary : $125,776 - $192,331