Attorney Advisor

Federal Transit Administration · Department of Transportation

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $102415 – $187093/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Federal Transit Administration
Department: Department of Transportation
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $102415 – $187093/yr
Schedule: Full Time
Hiring Path: Fed Excepted
Number of Openings: 2
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-25
Application Deadline: 2026-10-08

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Job Summary

This position is for a Staff Attorney in the Federal Transit Administration's Office of Chief Counsel, Legislation and Regulations Division. The attorney provides legal advice on appropriations and fiscal law, the Administrative Procedure Act and Paperwork Reduction Act, the National Transit Database, bus testing, rulemaking, safety, legislative drafting and technical assistance, civil rights, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and environmental law.

Key Responsibilities

As an Attorney Advisor, you will: Provides legal advice on matters relating to annual multi-billion-dollar grant making program with a focus on the Federal Law-making process. Provides written and oral legal opinions, interpreting statutes, regulations, case law, departmental orders, and agency circulars, with emphasis on all legal requirements.

Drafts proposed and final regulations and other Federal Register documents in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and assists program offices in preparing regulatory analyses and evaluations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills. The candidate is independently present legal conclusions to high level organizational officials as well as outside groups.

Requirements & Education

MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to qualify for this position, candidates must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree, and must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Contact

TRANSJOBS@dot.gov · 000-000-0000

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.