This position is part of the WAPA Headquarters. As a Attorney-Adviser (General), you will be you will primarily practice Federal Administrative Law and report directly to the Administrative Law Attorney Supervisor. **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at Lakewood, Colorado.**

Duties

As an Attorney-Adviser (General), some of your duties will include: Primarily represents a particular WAPA program office or region in matters of Federal Administrative Law. Reviews documents drafted by program and regional offices for legal sufficiency. Offers advice, opinions, and recommendations to all levels of WAPA management and supports leadership and staff. Represents WAPA as lead Attorney-Adviser in legal proceedings before administrative bodies such as the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, Federal Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Represents the agency in public information and comment forums as either a moderator or as a panel member during which the agency's position or policies are presented in a format consistent with the Administrative Procedures Act. Assists attorneys who represent WAPA in legal proceedings before administrative bodies such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The experience need not have been in the federal government. NOTE. Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience as a practicing attorney in any of the following duty areas: Federal Administrative Law, including finance law, environmental law, property law, personnel law, labor law, and procurement law is preferred. To qualify for the GS-13: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of professional attorney legal experience and hold active Bar membership in good standing of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States, meet the educational requirements that clearly indicate the ability to independently perform complex legal work; AND have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience includes all the following: Providing recommendations on questions of law and policy for endorsement by the supervisor. Preparing evidence and determining its value and completeness, preparing briefs, pleadings, exhibits, interviewing and deposes witnesses, engaging in discovery for administrative trials and hearings. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The majority of the work will be in an office setting, but the Attorney-Adviser must be able to travel. The position requires the ability to handle high levels of stress due to the adversarial nature of the position; handle situations in which quick thinking is required with no prior preparation; and work lengthy hours when a trial or hearing situation requires it. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting.

Education

Applicants must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; OR Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) degree.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts AND a copy of your BAR membership. Failure to do so will result in your being removed from consideration. (A copy of your formal transcripts will be needed prior to a formal job offer is rendered).

Contacts

• Address WAPA Headquarters 12155 W. Alameda Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: Kimberly Hicks
• Email: [email protected]