Attorney - Adviser

This position is in Region 8, Office of Regional Counsel, Legal Counseling and FOIA Branch. About Region 8: Region 8

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

You must:

(1) possess a J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university or equivalent apprentice experience as allowed per state law; and

(2) be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and

(3) be an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction in good standing. (NOTE: Bar membership is not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar before entry on duty.)

For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

You will:-

• Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations.
• Perform litigation activities.
• Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices.
• Perform negotiation and informal dispute resolution.
• Serve as representative of the Region.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the educational requirements, you must meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications as described below:

To qualify for the GS-12 level, your application materials must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience, defined as:

(A) A legal clerkship, administrative or judicial, at the state or federal level.

OR

(B) A position as a licensed attorney or, if you have already taken a state bar exam but have not yet been admitted to the bar, a position working under the supervision of a licensed attorney:

• Providing legal counsel on technical and legal issues,
• Drafting legal documents and reviewing and editing client work product,
• Developing and presenting policy and legal recommendations,
• Collaborating with teams of counseling or litigation attorneys, or
• Representing clients in administrative or judicial proceedings, including negotiations and settlements.

The ideal candidate will have the following specialized training or experience:

• Knowledge of and experience with grants and cooperative agreements authorized by EPA’s environmental statutes, annual appropriation acts, and other specific legislation.
• Knowledge of and experience with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• General knowledge of environmental statutes and programs administered by the EPA.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.