Attorney-Advisor

Environmental Protection Agency • Full-time • Boston, Massachusetts • $98.24k - $151.87k / year • 3d ago

Attorney-Advisor

This position is in Region 1, Official of Regional Counsel, Legal Enforcement Branch, Superfund and Site Remediation Legal Enforcement Section. About Region 1.

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.

Overview

Accepting applications

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Provide legal advice and policy recommendations on regional enforcement matters.
Perform a variety of litigation activities.
Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register Notices.
Perform negotiation, informal dispute resolution, and Region representational work.
Serve as liaison with the Office of Legal and Enforcement Counsel to provide an effective channel of communication.

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.

Requirements

Conditions 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.

Qualifications

NOTE: 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 performing legal analysis on complex and difficult legal issues; formulating recommendations to senior managers for review by supervisors; and preparing and assisting in filing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in counseling or litigation.

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 performing and/or directing legal analysis and developing legal opinions on complex and difficult legal issues; preparing recommendations to senior managers; and preparing and filing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in counseling or litigation.

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 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.

Additional information

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.

If you have questions about this position, contact Cynthia Lewis, lewis.cynthia@epa.gov

This position is in the bargaining unit.