*REMOTE RESTRICTED TO WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA* The Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Environment is seeking an attorney to provide legal review, advice, and analysis on matters concerning environmental protection under the National Environmental Policy Act and other laws (e.g., National Historic Preservation Act) to facilitate timely and efficient environmental reviews and authorizations for infrastructure and clean energy programs under the Inflation Reduction Act and related laws.

Duties

Provides analyses, interpretations, and opinions to assigned DOE offices on a broad variety of cases and issues that include legal and policy positions on complex and difficult matters that require a high order of original and creative legal endeavor, that will broaden or restrict DOE activities, or have a very important impact on energy and related industries and the public. Performs legal research and provides recommendations to the supervisor based on the legal principles involved. Develops for supervisory approval legal solutions to situations in which the law may not be clearly defined by judicial precedent or administrative rulings, and DOE policies have not been fully developed. Reviews and comments on legislation, rulemaking and regulatory activities of DOE or other agencies to ensure adequate consideration of DOE concerns and to assess the impact of those activities on DOE's statutory missions or policies. Drafts legal policies and procedures for use in the DOE in relation to suits from various Courts on behalf of, or against the United States, rising from activities of the DOE. Serves as legal adviser to higher graded attorneys or the supervisor on all matters pertaining to litigation. Reviews or prepares trial briefs or related legal briefs. Represents DOE in meetings with peers, management and officials of other Federal agencies, committees of Congress, state and local governments, representatives of foreign governments and representatives from industry and outside interest groups to address substantive issues. Serves under direction of supervisor or senior attorneys on important intra-agency and interagency task forces.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential
• If selected, you must self-identify if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES political appointee as OPM approval is required prior to finalizing your selection.
• Proof of current active member in good standing in the bar of a State, District of Columbia, territory of the United States, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with DOE.
• This position is included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• Relocation expenses are NOT Authorized.
• This position is Remote Restricted to the Washington D.C. Area.
• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Qualifications

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: All applicants MUST: Meet the minimum education requirements of successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) with a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); AND Must be a current, active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-15 Qualifications: Four years of professional (attorney) legal experience and active membership in a state or District of Columbia bar and advanced educational attainments that clearly indicate the ability to independently perform complex legal work.; AND One additional year of professional (attorney) experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at a level of difficulty comparable to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. GS-14 Qualifications: Three years of professional (attorney) legal experience and active membership in a state or District of Columbia bar and advanced educational attainments that clearly indicate the ability to independently perform complex legal work.; AND One additional year of professional (attorney) experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at a level of difficulty comparable to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. "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.

Education

Attorney positions do have an education requirement.

ALL Candidates must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a:

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; OR
2. Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) degree.

For positions with an education requirement, you MUST submit:

1. A copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.; AND
2. You must provide proof of bar or your bar number.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address Office of the General Counsel P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Jes Welsh
• Email: [email protected]