Federal government of the United States
Job title:
Attorney – Adviser
Company
Federal government of the United States
Job description
Summary
This position is in Region 8, Office of Regional Counsel, Legal Enforcement Branch, CERCLA Enforcement Section. About 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.
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/08/2024 to 03/27/2024
Salary
$122,198 – $158,860 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be required to travel at least 25% of each month.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
EPA-X8-OAE-2024-0001
Control number
780585100
This job is open to
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Duties
You will:-
– Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations regarding the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act and other environmental statutes.
– Participate in civil administrative or judicial litigation activities.
-Perform a full range of affirmative enforcement and litigation activities arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act and other environmental statutes.
– Work closely with the EPA Office of Site Remediation Enforcement, U.S. Department of Justice, and state partners to represent EPA in administrative and judicial enforcement proceedings.
– Work on interdisciplinary teams that include environmental scientists, engineers, and specialists.
– Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register Notices.
– Perform negotiation, informal dispute resolution, and assist with regional representational work in enforcement and other matters in both administrative and judicial forums.
– Perform specialized teamwork, including on Freedom of Information Act requests, records management, and other government information law matters.
– Work closely alongside others with different viewpoints and social identities from your own (including race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and genetic information).
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- An LL.B. or J.D. is required.
- You must submit a resume and required documents–see How to Apply section.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
- Position has education requirements–see Qualifications/Education section.
If you have not yet passed the bar exam, offer of employment will be contingent upon admission to the bar.
You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership.
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This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period.
If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.
Qualifications
In addition to the educational requirements, you must meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications as described below:
To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as providing legal counsel on technical and legal issues, developing and implementing strategic enforcement response, making policy and legal recommendations, briefing senior managers, working with other EPA offices, the U.S. Department of Justice, state and tribal partners and outside counsel in administrative and judicial enforcement proceedings. In addition, you need to have experience in counseling clients on complex technical and legal issues arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act and/or experience in or knowledge of the preparation and review of actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act.
The candidate must have exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong time management skills, the ability to manage a significant case docket, and a strong interest in practicing environmental law, environmental enforcement, public service, and EPA’s mission of protecting public health and the environment.
In your cover letter or resume, please explain how your skills and experience meet the qualifications listed for this position, and any experience or interest you have with environmental law, public interest or public service, federally-recognized tribes, Indian country, or federal Indian law issues, environmental justice communities or issues, and diversity, inclusion or equity matters in the workplace or community.
If you have part-time work experience, read this: .
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: .
Education
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 .
Additional information
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit . You can also hear a diverse group of attorneys talk about their careers at EPA on the .
About the Office of Regional Counsel, Region 8: EPA’s Rocky Mountain Region (Region 8) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 28 Tribal Nations.
The Region 8 Office of Regional Counsel (ORC) represents the Region in a wide variety of legal matters, including civil and administrative cases, regulatory and permit actions, government contracts, and employment matters. Often working with the Justice Department, EPA headquarters, and state environmental agency lawyers, the office assists in the enforcement of federal air, water, hazardous waste, toxics and pesticides laws throughout the Region. The office also manages the Freedom of Information (FOIA) response process. ORC encourages applications from high-performing attorneys with demonstrated interest and experience in these areas.
If you have questions about this position, Christopher Thompson, Associate Regional Counsel for Enforcement, Region 8 Office of Regional Counsel [email protected]
This position is in the bargaining unit.
EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: .
This position is excluded from provisions of the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).
Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.
If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.
- 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. .
Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit .
This position may be eligible for flexible work schedules in accordance with EPA’s Workplace Flexibilities policy and/or applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. If selected, you may apply for expanded telework or, after 90 days of employment, remote work. These flexibilities are not guaranteed and will be determined in accordance with policy and position requirements after you are hired.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF): As a federal employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on federal Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer, including EPA. Learn more:
This position has portable work. If selected for this position, you may be eligible for partial work-from-home flexibilities after meeting eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Expected salary
$122198 – 158860 per year
Location
Helena, MT
Job date
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:49:22 GMT
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