Environmental Protection Agency
Attorney Adviser
Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
This position is in Region 5, Office of Regional Counsel, Multi Media Branch. About Region 5:
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
At the entry level of this position, you will:Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations.Participate in litigation activities.Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices.Perform negotiations and informal dispute resolution.When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.Salary
$115,439 - $177,341/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen.You must submit a resume and required documents - see How to Apply section.If you have not yet passed the bar exam, offer of employment will be contingent upon admission to the bar.You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership.If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period.This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.Qualifications
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.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 work as a lawyer or a judicial law clerk at the state or federal level, ideally in the public interest, government, or environmental law, demonstrating strong legal research, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills.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 work as a lawyer at the state or federal level, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of federal environmental law and the ability to resolve complex environmental legal issues.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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationYou 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. (NOTE: Bar membership is not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar before entry on duty.)How to Apply
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the top right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
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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
At the entry level of this position, you will:Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations.Participate in litigation activities.Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices.Perform negotiations and informal dispute resolution.When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.Salary
$115,439 - $177,341/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen.You must submit a resume and required documents - see How to Apply section.If you have not yet passed the bar exam, offer of employment will be contingent upon admission to the bar.You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership.If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period.This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.Qualifications
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.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 work as a lawyer or a judicial law clerk at the state or federal level, ideally in the public interest, government, or environmental law, demonstrating strong legal research, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills.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 work as a lawyer at the state or federal level, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of federal environmental law and the ability to resolve complex environmental legal issues.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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationYou 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. (NOTE: Bar membership is not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar before entry on duty.)How to Apply
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the top right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
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