The Federal Transit Administration's Office of Chief Counsel is seeking a supervisory attorney to perform the tasks and duties of the Assistant Chief Counsel for Litigation and Regional Operations.
As a Supervisory Attorney Advisor, you will: Direct and supervise the work of Regional Counsels for FTA's ten Regional Offices who are responsible for providing legal advice and assistance on matters relating to FTA's annual multi-billion-dollar grant-making program, with a focus on grant administration, including administrative law, contract law, and environmental law.
Carry out the legal directives and policy initiatives of the Chief Counsel and FTA and DOT leadership, ensuring consistency in legal interpretations and application across all FTA regional offices.
Manage programmatic matters in the areas of environmental and historic preservation law, providing advice regarding compliance for implementation by FTA's Regional Counsels and other FTA personnel, and coordination of development of regulations and guidance with the Legislation and Regulations Division of the Office of Chief Counsel, the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Office of the Secretary, and other Federal agencies.
Represent FTA's interests in complex Federal litigation, including environmental and other high-profile litigation matters, in coordination with the Office of the Secretary and Department of Justice. Serve as the primary point of contact for the Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General (OIG) on criminal matters, including qui tam actions, criminal referrals by FTA, and criminal investigations by the OIG.
The ideal candidate must have experience in general law, including the following areas: government contracts, administrative procedure, grant agreements, real property, Federal ethics, environmental, safety, and civil rights law.
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.
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This position is with Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $124995 – $157100/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This is a Full Time position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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