This position is in Region 8, Office of Regional Counsel, Legal Enforcement Branch, CERCLA Enforcement Section. About Region 8: Region 8 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

You will: 

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.

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-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as providing legal counsel on technical and legal issues, developing and implementing strategic enforcement response, making policy legal recommendations, briefing senior managers, working with other agency offices, the U.S. Department of Justice, state and tribal partners and outside counsel in administrative judicial enforcement proceedings. In addition, you need to have experience in counseling clients on complex technical and legal issues arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act and/or experience in or knowledge of the preparation and review of actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act. The candidate must have exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong time management skills, the ability to manage significant case docket, and a strong interest in practicing environmental law, environmental enforcement, public service and the agency's mission of protecting public health and environment. In your cover letter or resume, please explain how your skills and experience meet the qualifications listed for this position, and any experience or interest you have with environmental law, public interest or public service, federally-recognized tribes, Indian country, or federal Indian law issues, environmental justice communities or issues, and diversity, inclusion or equity matters in the workplace or community. 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: Angel Soto
• Phone: 513-569-7402
• Email: [email protected]