Attorney Adviser (Admiralty)

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-0905-14, Attorney Adviser (Admiralty) located in the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing CG-MMC in Washington, DC. You will serve as an Attorney Adviser (Admiralty) and support the Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program over a wide spectrum of intricate legal matters pertaining to Merchant Mariner Credentialing, the manning of U.S. vessels, seafarer protection and relief, and the U.S. contribution to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) particularly related to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
Must have an active bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico or the US. Virgin Islands.
Must possess a J.D. or LL.B degree from an accredited law school.
Must have at least one (1) full year of professional legal experience or additional relevant experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector.
Interpreting laws, regulations, and precedents to provide authoritative guidance supporting high-level policy and compliance decisions.
Analyzing state and federal administrative laws related to mariner credentialing and vessel manning to deliver expert legal advice.
Conducting complex legal research and providing legal advice, opinions, recommendations and memoranda.
Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on legal matters.

Nice To Haves

Proof of active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction, including the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Responsibilities

Serving as a point of contact between the Merchant Mariner Credentialing program and other legal offices such as general law, claims and litigation, and information law.
Conducting legal research of facts, laws, regulations, and legal precedents relating to the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program.
Reviewing draft final agency actions, regulations, and supporting documents for legal sufficiency.
Providing authoritative legal counsel on complex agency actions, regulations, international agreements, and policy matters to ensure legal sufficiency.