This position is in Region 5, Office of Regional Counsel About Region 5: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5 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 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-15 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level defined as experience working on highly complex environmental law cases, including settlement negotiations, litigation, and policy decisions; drafting, reviewing and editing position papers, settlement documents, pleadings, briefs, and other decisional documents related to environmental law; providing legal advice to agency managers; supervising and providing legal advice and guidance about environmental issues to other attorneys; training and mentoring other attorneys; and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the following duties, including, but not limited to, leading a practice group, reviewing and commenting on the work product of staff attorneys, assignment of cases or matters to staff attorneys, managing and conducting regular docket reviews, responding to requests and inquiries on behalf of ORC management, participating in calls, meetings, and briefings on behalf of ORC management, administrative functions such as approving time and travel, and acting for the ORC Section Supervisor, an ORC Associate Branch Manager, or ORC Branch Manager, in their absence, regarding some or all of these duties, as directed. 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, (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.

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: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]