This position is in Region 5, Office of Regional Counsel, Multi-Media Branch II, Section 4. About Region 5: Region 5 Website 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.

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

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 as experience in administrative and judicial litigation in employment and labor law matters. This includes experience responding to or preparing complaints or grievances, issuing and responding to discovery requests, and drafting motions and pleadings. 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 experience in administrative and judicial litigation in employment and labor law matters. This includes experience responding to or preparing complaints, issuing and responding to discovery requests, and drafting motions and pleadings. Applicant must demonstrate experience handling matters before local, state, or federal employment and labor tribunals, such as the National Labor Relations Board, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and/or the Merit Systems Protection Board, independently or as part of a team. Applicant must demonstrate a working knowledge of employment and labor law rules and regulations in federal sector employment, including, but not limited to, laws and regulations concerning Title VII, The Rehabilitation Act, ADEA, Merit Systems Principles, and Federal Labor Relations Management. 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 OMS/OHCO/RCD 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Amani Clemons
• Phone: 513-569-7595
• Email: [email protected]