Attorney-Advisor
As an Attorney-Advisor, you will:
Provide legal advice, counsel, and support to the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary and program offices throughout DOE to further the Department's mission of advancing the national, economic, and energy security of the United States through scientific and technological innovation and the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. Perform a variety of legal duties relative to a broad range of complex legal issues including:
environmental law and regulatory compliance issues; hazardous waste management and disposition issues; transportation issues; real property transactions; issues related to requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act and Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA); tort claims; issues in anticipation of, and preparation for, site closure; negotiation and preparation for litigation (judicial and administrative) Provide legal guidance in response to inquiries from other DOE offices or inquiries from outside DOE relative to a broad range of legal issues. Assist senior attorneys in advising various offices concerning procedures, federal and state laws and regulations. Serve as a legal expert concerning federal and state laws, regulations and procedures including, but not limited to, environmental requirements such as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Advise, plan and implement permit and regulatory compliance negotiations with State and Federal officials and serve as spokesperson on environmental concerns to Federal, State and local officials and legal counsel. Serve as a legal expert to advise senior management officials and present DOE's position on regulatory issues arising from environmental law requirements; safety, security and emergency management regulations; hazardous waste regulations and transportation regulations. Consult with operating officials, attorneys, industry representatives, and other concerned parties to complete investigations, provide advice and assistance, and provide tentative drafts of legal documents; prepare memoranda, exhibits, and reports outlining and analyzing factual and legal issues, explain the application of legal principles and precedents, and justifying recommendations and conclusions. Examine formal complaints and prepare letters, memoranda or other documents recommending the resolution of legal issues after carefully evaluating the applicable laws, rules, regulations and Departmental practices and policies. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
experience with environmental law and regulatory compliance issues; hazardous waste management and disposition issues; transportation, safety, security and emergency management issues; real property transactions and contract law; experience in negotiation and/or preparation for litigation, both judicial and administrative, arising from at least four of the following areas:
NEPA; RCRA; CERCLA; real property transactions; tort claims; Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge and experience in Environmental Law; real property law and transactions; and administrative law. Skill in conducting legal research to provide creative options and problem resolutions. Skill in applying fact-finding methodology and in establishing and maintaining working relationships with key individuals. Skill in the preparation of written legal materials. Ability and skill to develop solutions to complex legal and technical problems. Ability to communicate legal advice and guidance effectively and persuasively. Skill and ability to communicate both orally and in writing on sensitive matters with a variety of contractor and governmental personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provide legal advice, counsel, and support to the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary and program offices throughout DOE to further the Department's mission of advancing the national, economic, and energy security of the United States through scientific and technological innovation and the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. Perform a variety of legal duties relative to a broad range of complex legal issues including:
environmental law and regulatory compliance issues; hazardous waste management and disposition issues; transportation issues; real property transactions; issues related to requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act and Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA); tort claims; issues in anticipation of, and preparation for, site closure; negotiation and preparation for litigation (judicial and administrative) Provide legal guidance in response to inquiries from other DOE offices or inquiries from outside DOE relative to a broad range of legal issues. Assist senior attorneys in advising various offices concerning procedures, federal and state laws and regulations. Serve as a legal expert concerning federal and state laws, regulations and procedures including, but not limited to, environmental requirements such as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Advise, plan and implement permit and regulatory compliance negotiations with State and Federal officials and serve as spokesperson on environmental concerns to Federal, State and local officials and legal counsel. Serve as a legal expert to advise senior management officials and present DOE's position on regulatory issues arising from environmental law requirements; safety, security and emergency management regulations; hazardous waste regulations and transportation regulations. Consult with operating officials, attorneys, industry representatives, and other concerned parties to complete investigations, provide advice and assistance, and provide tentative drafts of legal documents; prepare memoranda, exhibits, and reports outlining and analyzing factual and legal issues, explain the application of legal principles and precedents, and justifying recommendations and conclusions. Examine formal complaints and prepare letters, memoranda or other documents recommending the resolution of legal issues after carefully evaluating the applicable laws, rules, regulations and Departmental practices and policies. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
experience with environmental law and regulatory compliance issues; hazardous waste management and disposition issues; transportation, safety, security and emergency management issues; real property transactions and contract law; experience in negotiation and/or preparation for litigation, both judicial and administrative, arising from at least four of the following areas:
NEPA; RCRA; CERCLA; real property transactions; tort claims; Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge and experience in Environmental Law; real property law and transactions; and administrative law. Skill in conducting legal research to provide creative options and problem resolutions. Skill in applying fact-finding methodology and in establishing and maintaining working relationships with key individuals. Skill in the preparation of written legal materials. Ability and skill to develop solutions to complex legal and technical problems. Ability to communicate legal advice and guidance effectively and persuasively. Skill and ability to communicate both orally and in writing on sensitive matters with a variety of contractor and governmental personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0905 Attorney - Salary Range:
$107,807 to $140,146 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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