Attorney-Adviser

This position is in Region 2, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 2: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This is an office‑centered position—you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work‑life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers  you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement.

EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.

NOTE:

If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full‑time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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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‑13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level defined as performing legal analysis and research to formulate recommendations to clients or supervisors; and composing pleadings, briefs, and/or other documents involving legal issues in counseling, enforcement, or litigation.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Criminal Law
• Critical Thinking
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Negotiation

You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.