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Open: April 15, 2026 — Closes: April 21, 2026
Summary
This position is in Region 6, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 6 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
Major Duties
You will: Manage, coordinate, develop, and direct activities of senior level and professional staff in region's enforcement activities under federal environmental statutes and regulations. Research legal questions relating to statutes, regulations, caselaw, policy, and guidance for enforcement in administrative or judicial actions. Provide legal advice and policy recommendations on enforcement to advise management and staff on significant legal theories and strategies. Draft or assist in preparation of major legal correspondence, briefing packages, notices, information requests, and other enforcement documents for sufficiency with agency positions, policy and guidance. Represent the region in dealings with outside parties including negotiation of enforcement matters or dispute resolution of legal agreements and advise senior managers on such matters. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. Grow your career for the good of our planet The environmental challenges we face today are urgent. At the Environmental Protection Agency, we need professionals like you to continue our mission to protect human health and the environment. Our agency is built upon a commitment to protect human health and the environment. The work we do here changes the world. That's why there has never been a more crucial moment to further your career as one of the scientists, engineers, community leaders, IT specialists, communicators, administrative professionals, technicians, problem solvers, and innovators at EPA. Grow your career. Make an impact. Be EPA. Learn more at epa.gov/careers.
