ATTORNEY – ADVISER

Job title:

ATTORNEY – ADVISER

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is in Region 6, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 6: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-6-south-centralThis 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 dates08/16/2024 to 08/30/2024Salary$78,820 – $122,811 per yearSalary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected.Pay scale & gradeGS 11 – 12LocationFew 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 testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberEPA-V6-OAE-2024-0007Control number804453300This job is open toVideosDutiesAt the entry level of this position, you will:

• Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations.
• Participate in litigation activities.
• Drafts Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices.
• Perform negotiation and informal dispute resolution.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.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 submit a resume and required documents–see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

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.#LI-OnsiteIf 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.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.QualificationsNOTE: 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-11 level, you must have either:
-an LL.M. degree
OR
-at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as lawyer or a judicial law clerk at the state or federal level with environmental law or public service as shown through academic courses, internships or other experience; excellent academic credentials, superior research and writing skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a strong interest in public service.
OR
-completed superior law student activities while earning a J.D. degree. Superior law student activities include:
(A) Academic standing in upper third of law school graduating class;
(B) Work or achievement of significance on law school’s law review;
(C) Special high-level honors for academic excellence, such as election to Order of the Coif;
(D) Winning of a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team representing the law school in competition with other law schools;
(E) Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program or significant summer law office clerk experience; or
(F) Other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement, as determined by the hiring office and documented in writing for the case file.To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as experience providing litigation support or giving legal advice to address difficult situations and problems arising from the administration or enforcement of environmental programs or experience providing legal advice and policy recommendations on matters under either the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), or the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).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 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 informationDiversity, 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 Office of Regional Counsel: Region 6. The Office of Regional Counsel, Region 6 is a fast paced, high profile practice in environmental law. There are approximately 70 attorneys from diverse backgrounds employed in the Region who provide legal advice and support to the Region on environmental matters arising out of Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, 66 Tribal Nations, and numerous environmental justice communities. The efforts of the attorneys in Region 6 significantly contribute towards EPA’s overall mission of protecting human health and the environment. This position will provide enforcement and counseling of federal environmental statutes in the Superfund Branch, Air Enforcement Branch, RCRA and Toxics Enforcement Branch, or Multimedia Counseling.If you have questions about this position, contact Clarissa Mills at .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 .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

$78820 – 122811 per year

Location

Dallas, TX

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:52:47 GMT

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