Attorney-Adviser

Full Job Description

This position is in Region 8, Office of Regional Counsel, Legal Counseling & FOIA Branch, Media Law Counseling Section.

About Region 8: Region 8 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

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-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as providing counsel on complex, technical, and legal issues regarding the Clean Air Act and its implementing regulations; preparing and reviewing proposed and final actions under the Clean Air Act and its implementing regulations; performing legal analyses and presenting recommendations to senior managers and/or decision makers; and composing pleadings, briefs, and/or other documents involving legal issues in Clean Air Act administrative and judicial litigation.

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: Part-Time Experience. Major Duties:

You will: Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations. Perform the full range of litigation activities.

Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register Notices. Perform negotiation, informal dispute resolution, and Region representational work.

Perform liaison and specialized team work. Perform other duties as assigned.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Grow your career for the good of our planet The environmental challenges we face today are urgent.

At the Environmental Protection Agency, we need professionals like you to join our team dedicated to safe, clean, and healthy communities.

Our agency is built upon a commitment to protect human health and the environment. The work we do here changes the world.

That's why there has never been a more crucial moment to be one of the scientists, engineers, community leaders, IT specialists, communicators, administrative professionals, technicians, problem solvers, and innovators united in our mission to protect our land, air, water, and people.

Join us. Be EPA. Discover how you can apply your skills to make an impact. Explore careers and learn more about EPA at epa.gov/careers.