Supervisory Attorney-Adviser

Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.

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This position is excluded from provisions of the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).

Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA. You can also hear a diverse group of attorneys talk about their careers at EPA on the Legal Careers at EPA Webinar.

About the Office of Regional Counsel, Region 10:

ORC is led by the Regional Counsel, Deputy Regional Counsel, and a supervisor for each of our four branches: General Law and FOIA Branch (GLFB); Water Law Branch (WLB); Land Law Branch (LLB); and Air, Toxics, RCRA, and Criminal Law Branch (ATRCLB).  We have approximately 50 staff attorneys who provide legal counseling and enforcement support in judicial and administrative cases for criminal and civil matters associated with the environmental programs administered by EPA Region 10.  We also manage the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program for Region 10, with information law attorneys and a team of paralegals and/or government information specialists.  This position provides an opportunity to practice law in a leading environmental government agency, working on challenging issues alongside dedicated colleagues with recognized expertise. We’re seeking someone who will join the ORC management team to implement strategies for the general law program and our vision for ORC.

If you have questions about this position, contact BEVERLY LI/LISA CASTANON at 206-553-8542/206-553-0464.

If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

This position is not in the bargaining unit.