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Job opening: ATTORNEY - ADVISER

Salary: $78 820 - 122 811 per year
City: Dallas
Published at: Aug 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in Region 6, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 6: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-6-south-central 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-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 lawyer or a judicial law clerk at the state or federal level with environmental law or public service as shown through academic courses, internships or other experience; excellent academic credentials, superior research and writing skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a strong interest in public service.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 experience providing litigation support or giving legal advice to address difficult situations and problems arising from the administration or enforcement of environmental programs or experience providing legal advice and policy recommendations on matters under either the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), or the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 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: Graham Hastings
  • Phone: 513-569-7106
  • Email: [email protected]

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