JOB SUMMARY: This position is in Region 5,Office of Regional Counsel, Multi-Media Branch 1. About Region 5: Region 5 Website 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. MAJOR DUTIES: You will: Serve as a supervisory attorney and provide administrative and substantive oversight to attorneys and other staff within the assigned section. Direct, coordinate, and oversee work through subordinates. Advise staff on policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management. Resolve highly legal complex questions which arise under laws, regulations, lawsuits, enforcement actions, executive orders and other administrative actions involving major Federal statues affecting the Agency’s programs. Draft or assist in the preparation of major legal correspondence, briefing packages, notices (including notices of violation), information requests, subpoenas, administrative orders, litigation referrals, and other counseling or enforcement documents and review those documents for legal sufficiency and consistency with Agency positions, policy, and guidance. Represent the Region in its dealings with outside parties, including negotiation or dispute resolution of agreements, consent orders, consent decrees, memoranda of understanding or other matters in order to avoid protracted and expensive litigation and facilitate the expeditious administration of Agency programs. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
