Office of Personnel Management

What jobs are you applying to, where are you applying to, what grade are you applying to, do you have work experience?

1st. Apply under every hiring authority you qualify for.

2nd. You qualify for at least a GS9 if not an 11 based on education. I would argue that based on the 6 years experience in the legal world as a lawyer, you could look at GS12 without too much issue.

You said AFB/Island which to me sounds like Hawaii or Guam (or maybe PR)...which does limit your options. You never said what type of jobs you were applying to. I presume Legal (lawyer, paralegal) due to your education, but Contracting, EEO (0260 or 0360) are a couple of other fields to look into where that education could be useful.

As an FYI, most Federal Government attorneys simply need be licensed/admitted to practice "under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia."

From EEOC website:

Approach 2: Apply directly with the agency using the Schedule A process

Most agencies have a Disability Program Manager (DPM) or Selective Placement Program Coordinator (SPPC) whose role is to help the agency recruit, hire, and accommodate people with disabilities. Contact the DPM or SPPC at the agency where you wish to work and ask for guidance on the best way to apply for the identified vacancy using the Schedule A hiring process for persons with disabilities. He or she can work with you to make sure your resume/application is considered through Schedule A. Click here for a directory of Selective Placement Program Coordinators in each agency.

It is advisable to apply for a position through the regular vacancy announcement (on USAJOBS or the agency's web site) AND THEN follow-up with the SPPC/DPM or appropriate office. Contacting the appropriate agency person responsible for overseeing Schedule A applications can take time. It is important to factor this in as part of your application deadline.

QUICK TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS

Not all agencies have a Disability Program Manager (DPM) or Special Placement Program Coordinator (SPPC), so you may need to speak with the Human Resource (HR) Specialist identified on the vacancy announcement.
There are several regulations that are generically referred to as "Schedule A." These regulations cover more than just persons with disabilities. When contacting a federal HR professional concerning possible employment opportunities, explain that you are referring to Schedule A for persons with disabilities. The regulations concerning Schedule A can be seen at 5 C.F.R. 213.3102(u) and 5 C.F.R 315.709.
When speaking with the DPM or the SPPC, let the person know about your experience and the types of positions you are seeking. He or she may tell you about other vacancies for which you may qualify.
If you are told that the agency does not use Schedule A (some agencies do not), ask if there are other hiring flexibilities the agency offers. Remember, the Schedule A process is only one of a number of ways you can apply for a job with the federal government. Agencies may also have other hiring flexibilities for persons with disabilities, so inquire with the agency to maximize your opportunities.

https://www.eeoc.gov/eeo...ts_with_disabilities.cfm

Thank you very much to everybody, I really appreciate you took the time to reply my doubts.
My problem with the SPPC is that Hawaii seemed to be the only state without one! and it's been for a while.
As much as I would like to check with each Agency, I think it could be pretty crazy since I sent so many job applications.
Since I'm trying to get a civilian job on the base that we live, I'm not sure if it would be worth to send an email to maybe the SPPC of the base or the AF in general(not sure there is even one tho), ideas?

I sent an email addressing this exact problem to USAjobs and this is the reply they gave me, similar to what you just said.

"Good Morning,

Thank you for contacting the US Office of Personnel Management, Disability Employment Program. Most Federal agencies have a Selective Placement Program Coordinator (SPPC) who helps management recruit, hire and accommodate people with disabilities. SPPC's have many roles and responsibilities, including:
Advising managers about candidates available for placement in jobs under special hiring authorities, as well as providing managers with information on reasonable accommodation and needs assessments for applicants and employees.
Helping managers determine the essential duties of the position, identify architectural barriers and possible modifications that allow people with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Helping people with disabilities get information about current job opportunities, types of jobs in the agency and how these jobs are filled, and reasonable accommodation.
Working with public and private organizations involved in the placement of applicants with disabilities to provide information about their agency program and job opportunities and to facilitate the placement of applicants with disabilities in their agency.
Monitoring and evaluating selective placement program efforts and activities for people with disabilities to determine their effectiveness, and making changes as needed to improve program effectiveness.
Coordinators develop, manage and evaluate the agency's Employment Program for Individuals with Disabilities. They are primarily located at agency headquarters and can provide information on coordinators in field offices. To locate a Selective Placement Program Coordinator, visit the OPM SPPC Directory.

SPPCs are not delegated by state, but the directory allows users to search for agencies that have an SPPC by the state the coordinator is located. If you do not see a specific agency that is a subset of a larger department, we suggest you contact the Department or Headquarters level SPPC if listed on the directory and they should be able to assist you. If you cannot locate a coordinator using the directory, we suggest identifying open positions with the specific agency/organization of interest or by location on www.USAJOBS.gov. Once you have found an open position, you will see a point of contact who is either a SPPC or someone who can direct you to a coordinator.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us again.

Best,

Disability Employment
Center for Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
DisabilityEmployment@opm.gov | (202) 606-0020 | OPM.gov"

Update: I have received at least 30 emails that I have been referred, but so far, 0 emails requesting an interview.
I would have thought that the chances of getting at least 1 interview would be on my favor...is it normal to get referred but not interview or does it take more than a couple of weeks?

Thank you FrankJr for your response. I have a couple of interviews lined up for next week so I'm hoping for something but they are GS5/6 and a GS9s, maybe a little bit too low the GS5? I don't mind accepting but I don't want then to get stuck at a level that would make my life much harder later to get to a GS9 or GS11 since I would have the required education described for the position but not the experince( I'm going to speak to HR on Monday about this just in case because i don't quite understand all the rules regarding the GS levels)
Answering why I have not passed the bar yet, I graduated in my law degree in another country, hence why, and even tho USAjobs accepted my credentials thru one of the credential agencies, I'm still working my way there.