Closing Date: 10th April, 2024
Description:
Summary:This position is in Region 10, Office of Regional Counsel, Land Law Branch. About Region 10: Region 10 (https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/region-10-office)
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.
Duties:
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Perform legal research, writing, and analysis and provide legal advice and policy recommendations on all aspects of cleanup and cost recovery matters under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) at both private sites and federal facilities;
- Build effective working relationships as a liaison working closely with Region 10 program clients, A Government Entity Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), A Government Entity Office of General Counsel (OGC), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and U.S. Attorney's Office to ensure that relevant and accurate information is exchanged regarding actions that may affect Regional program objectives;
- Represent Region 10 in dealings with outside parties, including negotiating the settlement of cleanup and cost recovery matters at Superfund sites. Serve as A Government Entity's legal counsel assisting DOJ to ensure that the Agency's views are represented in judicial proceedings.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- A Government Entity and non-A Government Entity applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
- Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education 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.
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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 may be required to complete a one-year trial period.
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-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as working independently with minimal supervision to provide legal advice and policy recommendations on matters under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
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 working independently with nominal supervision to provide legal advice and policy recommendations on matters under either the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
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: A Government Entity Announcement Policies and Procedures. (https://www.epa.gov/careers/epa-job-vacancy-announcements-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 A Government Entity Announcement Policies and Procedures. (http://www.epa.gov/careers/epa-job-vacancy-announcements-policies-and-procedures)
