This position is in Region 9, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 9: Website 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 submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

In addition to the educational requirements, you must meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications as described below: 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 providing legal advice and assistance, legal research and policy recommendations on legal matters, including enforcement matters. The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal research and writing, verbal communication, and analytical skills; work well as part of a team; and have substantial negotiation and litigation experience, with a focus on Superfund, criminal law, and government information or FOIA law. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as providing legal advice and assistance, legal research, and policy recommendations to leadership and staff; performs litigation actions and represents in legal compliance and enforcement matters with regard to environmental programs and laws. The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal research and writing, verbal communication, and analytical skills; work well as part of a team; and have substantial negotiation and litigation experience, with a focus on Superfund, criminal law, and government information or FOIA law. In addition, the following specialized training or experience is desired: the ideal candidate will possess excellent legal research and writing, verbal communication, and analytical skills; work well as part of a team; and have substantial negotiation and litigation experience, with a focus on Superfund, criminal law, and government information or FOIA law. 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 Office 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Mail Stop N-132 Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 United States
• Name: Amani Clemons
• Phone: 513-569-7595
• Email: [email protected]