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Attorney Advisor

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Department of Transportation

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $85447 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Department: Department of Transportation
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $85447 – $197200/yr
Schedule: Full Time
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-05-15
Application Deadline: 2026-11-11

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Job Summary

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Chief Counsel is seeking dynamic individuals to serve in permanent positions as Attorney Advisors at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Our attorneys experience a broad range of assignments providing legal support to PHMSA's mission of ensuring the safe operation of the Nation's gas and hazardous liquids pipeline systems.

Key Responsibilities

As an Attorney Advisor, you will: Work with other attorneys, program staff, subject matter experts, and agency leaders to: set national policies on pipeline safety; pursue enforcement for violations of pipeline safety standards, including civil penalties and compliance orders; support emergency response following pipeline incidents, including issuance of emergency orders Develop and adopt new regulations to further enhance and improve pipeline safety.

Develop guidance and interpretations to assist the regulated community in maintaining compliance. Support litigation by or against the United States; and other legal support for PHMSA and its pipeline safety program.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with a range of legal practice areas associated with the transportation industry and the Department of Transportation, such as: administrative enforcement, including charging documents, adjudications, hearings, and negotiations; regulatory development and drafting; administrative appeals and litigation; legislative drafting and analysis; and working collaboratively with other attorneys, engineers, policy leaders, and safety experts performing a wide variety of legal tasks in a government setting.

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 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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