Attorney-Adviser (Labor)
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Environmental Protection Agency
Location
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is in Region 5, Office of Regional Counsel, Multi-Media Branch II, Section 4. About Region 5: Region 5 Website
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
If you have not yet passed the bar exam, offer of employment will be contingent upon admission to the bar.
You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership.
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If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.
This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period.
Qualifications
NOTE: Â 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-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as experience in administrative and judicial litigation in employment and labor law matters. This includes experience responding to or preparing complaints or grievances, issuing and responding to discovery requests, and drafting motions and pleadings.
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 experience in administrative and judicial litigation in employment and labor law matters. This includes experience responding to or preparing complaints, issuing and responding to discovery requests, and drafting motions and pleadings. Applicant must demonstrate experience handling matters before local, state, or federal employment and labor tribunals, such as the National Labor Relations Board, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and/or the Merit Systems Protection Board, independently or as part of a team. Applicant must demonstrate a working knowledge of employment and labor law rules and regulations in federal sector employment, including, but not limited to, laws and regulations concerning Title VII, The Rehabilitation Act, ADEA, Merit Systems Principles, and Federal Labor Relations Management.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Education
You must:
(1) possess a J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university or equivalent apprentice experience as allowed per state law; and
(2) be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and
(3) be an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction in good standing. (NOTE:Â Bar membership is not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar before entry on duty.)
For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Additional information
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 5:Â https://www.epa.gov/careers/positions-office-regional-counsel-chicago-epa-region-5
If you have questions about this position, contact John Breslin at [email protected]Â
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information:Â EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
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.
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.
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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Date Posted
06/18/2024
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