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Open: October 26, 2026 — Closes: November 2, 2026
Summary
This position is in Region 5, Office of Regional Councel. About this organization: Region 5 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
Major Duties
At the highest advertised grade, you will: Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and make policy recommendations on complex legal matters with greater independence. Perform the full range of litigation activities for varied and complex enforcement and defensive matters, including discovery, motions, briefs, oral argument support, and representation in administrative, civil, or judicial proceedings. Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices for final review and issuance by leadership. Lead negotiation, informal dispute resolution, and representational work for the Region in complex matters and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Perform liaison and specialized team work. If you are hired at a lower grade level, your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight. 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.
