Attorney-Advisor

Job title:

Attorney-Advisor

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is in Office of the Regional Administrator, Region 9, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 9:This 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 dates06/25/2024 to 07/01/2024Salary$108,245 – $167,336 per yearSalary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected.Pay scale & gradeGS 12 – 13LocationRemote 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 occasionally.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential14Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberEPA-Y9-OAE-2024-0007Control number797003900This job is open toVideosDutiesAt the entry level of this position, you will:– As a Regional Criminal Enforcement Counsel, research and resolve legal questions that arise under regulations, lawsuits, enforcement actions, executive orders, and other administrative actions involving major federal statutes affecting the Agency’s/Region’s programs and major environmental laws, with a focus on criminal matters.– Provide legal advice and assistance to Agency criminal investigators and law enforcement agencies when conducting investigations into criminal matters.– Manage and coordinate the most varied and complex enforcement and/or defensive litigation for the Region under the statutes cited above, with a focus on criminal enforcement. Conduct discovery and prepares motions, briefs, interrogatories, requests for admissions, and other litigation documents. Review the evidence, considers potential consequences, and recommends whether prosecution should be undertaken.– Handle varied and complex negotiations with outside parties, with a focus on criminal enforcement, including the regulated industries and services, states implementing environmental programs, other federal agencies, citizen activist groups, and the public.– Maintain outreach to headquarters in order to assure that the Region obtains legal determinations, opinion and policy advice from these Offices, and also to assure that these Offices are able to base their positions on accurate information regarding regional program operations and objectives.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 be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit a resume and required documents–see How to Apply 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.#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-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as experience providing assistance and recommendations regarding legal research on legal matters, including enforcement matters to senior level management with a focus on criminal enforcement. Experience developing an attorney-client relationship with managers for whom work is performed.To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as experience providing recommendations regarding legal research on legal matters, including enforcement matters to senior level management, with a focus on criminal enforcement. Working on matters requiring a high degree of expertise, extensive legal research which may involve multiple attorneys, and analysis of a wide variety of issues. Experience developing an attorney-client relationship with managers for whom work is performed.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 .This position is in Region 9, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 9: EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations. See also Region 9 Office of Regional Counsel .If you have questions about this position, contact Ivan Lieben at , 415-972-3914This 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 flexible work schedules 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

$108245 – 167336 per year

Location

San Francisco, CA

Job date

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:32:43 GMT

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