These positions are in Region 3, Office of Regional Counsel (ORC), Media Program Counseling Branch. About this organization: Region 3 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
At the full performance level of this position, you will: Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations for legal sufficiency and consistency with agency legal interpretation and policies. Perform the full range of litigation activities, on behalf of the Region. Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and other documents to be published in the Federal Register. Perform negotiation, informal dispute resolution, and Region representational work, to avoid protracted and expensive litigation and facilitate expeditious administration of Agency programs. Perform liaison and specialized team work, to provide an effective channel of communication and find solutions to common legal problems. If you are hired at a grade level lower than the full performance level (i.e., highest promotion potential level), your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight. 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.
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 and licensure are not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar and obtain your license before entry on duty. For information about accreditation requirements, visit Accreditation.
HIXENBAUGH.ALAN@EPA.GOV (513) 569-7601
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