These positions are in Region 4, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 4: R4 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.

Qualifications

In addition to the educational requirements, you must meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications as described below: To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have either:-an LL.M. degreeOR-at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as law clerk experience at the federal, state, or local level; or performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; or composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in counseling or litigation.OR-completed superior law student activities while earning a J.D. degree. Superior law student activities include:(A) Academic standing in upper third of law school graduating class;(B) Work or achievement of significance on law school’s law review;(C) Special high-level honors for academic excellence, such as election to Order of the Coif;(D) Winning of a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team representing the law school in competition with other law schools;(E) Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program or significant summer law office clerk experience; or(F) Other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement, as determined by the hiring office and documented in writing for the case file. 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 performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior attorneys; and composing pleadings, briefs, and other documents involving legal issues in counseling or litigation. 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: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

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 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 EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Human Resources Management Division 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, MD-C639-02 Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina 27711 United States
• Name: RTP Shared Service Center
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]