Supervisory Attorney-Advisor

Full Job Description

This position is in Region 6, Office of Regional Counsel.

About Region 6 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-15 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-14 level defined as managing and/or coordinating enforcement and/or defensive litigation; performing legal analysis and research on issues to formulate recommendations for senior managers; and providing legal representation in negotiations, administrative proceedings, civil actions, and/or judicial proceedings.

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: Manage, coordinate, develop, and direct activities of senior level and professional staff in region's enforcement activities under federal environmental statutes and regulations.

Research legal questions relating to statutes, regulations, caselaw, policy, and guidance for enforcement in administrative or judicial actions.

Provide legal advice and policy recommendations on enforcement to advise management and staff on significant legal theories and strategies.

Draft or assist in preparation of major legal correspondence, briefing packages, notices, information requests, and other enforcement documents for sufficiency with agency positions, policy and guidance.

Represent the region in dealings with outside parties including negotiation of enforcement matters or dispute resolution of legal agreements and advise senior managers on such matters.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

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 continue our mission to protect human health and the environment.

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