Attorney-Adviser

Job title:

Attorney-Adviser

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is in Region 8, Office of Regional Counsel, Legal Counseling and FOIA Branch. AboutThis is an office-centered position*–you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.OverviewOpen & closing dates12/03/2024 to 12/09/2024Salary$135,860 – $176,620 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 14LocationFew vacancies in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be required to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential14Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoAnnouncement numberEPA-X8-OAE-2025-0001Control number821743700This job is open toVideosDutiesYou will:

• Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations.
• Perform the full range of litigation activities.
• Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register Notices.
• Perform negotiation, informal dispute resolution, and Region representational work.
• Perform liaison and specialized team work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit a resume and required documents–see How to Apply section.

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.You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership.If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period.If you have not yet passed the bar exam, offer of employment will be contingent upon admission to the bar and licensure/authorization to practice as an attorney.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.#LI-OnsiteQualificationsNOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.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, making legal recommendations, briefing senior managers, working with other agency offices, state and tribal partners, and outside counsel (or similar entities); and representing clients in administrative or judicial proceedings, including negotiations and settlements.In addition, the following specialized training or experience is desired:

• Knowledge of and experience with labor and employment law.
• Experience with settlement negotiations, administrative proceedings, and/or arbitrations before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
• Knowledge of and experience with grants and cooperative agreements authorized by EPA’s environmental statutes, annual appropriation acts, and other specific legislation such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
• Knowledge of and experience with federal appropriations, procurement, and contracts, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations, and defending contracting and procurement decisions.
• Knowledge of and experience with federal ethics regulations, laws, and opinions, including federal conflict of interest statutes, the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, the “Hatch Act,” and Executive Branch Financial Disclosure requirements.
• General knowledge of environmental statutes and programs administered by the EPA.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to provide expert level advice to Region 8 senior leadership, management, and staff and other EPA offices at headquarters and the regions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other regional and national managers, and staff.

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: .EducationYou 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 and licensure are not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar and obtain your license before entry on duty.For information about accreditation requirements, visit .Additional informationExcept 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.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.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 .About the Office of Regional Counsel, Region 8: EPA Region 8 works to protect human health and the environment in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming, and on the reservations of 27 tribal nations. The Office of Regional Counsel has both a general counsel practice focused on client counseling, and a civil and criminal enforcement practice. Our practice areas include all major federal environmental laws (including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, CERCLA, etc.), a significant focus on Indian law, and administrative law and general law (such as employment, contract, and information law).If you have questions about this position, contact Stephanie Talbert at [email protected], (303)312-6481.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.This position is not in the bargaining unit.

• 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 .EPA offers workplace flexibilities as described on the page. These flexibilities are not guaranteed, and eligibility will be determined in accordance with position requirements, policy, and/or applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement 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

$135860 – 176620 per year

Location

Denver, CO

Job date

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:00:59 GMT

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