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Summary This position is in Region 10, Office of Regional Counsel, Land Law Branch. About Region 10: Region 10 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. Responsibilities You will: Serve as a first-line supervisor to manage attorneys in the Land Law Branch (LLB) of the Region 10 Office of Regional Counsel (ORC) who work on all aspects of cleanup and cost recovery under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as well as corrective action under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), at both private sites and federal facilities. Management includes oversight of all substantive environmental issues within the LLB, including assigning work to staff attorneys and reviewing their major work product, resolving complex legal issues, and providing legal advice and policy recommendations to senior managers, as well as handling all administrative matters for the LLB, such as performance reviews and other personnel-related activities. Build effective working relationships and coordinate closely with the following entities to ensure that relevant and accurate information is exchanged regarding actions that may affect Regional objectives under the Superfund program: Region 10 program managers, particularly the Superfund and Emergency Management Division (SEMD): EPA headquarters offices, including the Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM), Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), and Office of General Counsel (OGC); other federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Attorney’s Office and federal land managers; and states and tribal legal contacts. Maintain subject matter expertise regarding CERCLA and RCRA corrective action and disseminate current policies, guidance, procedures to both LLB attorneys and ORC management to ensure consistency across regional and national matters; represent ORC during regional or national meetings addressing Superfund issues; and mentor new and less experienced LLB attorneys. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. 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. You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership. If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period. #LI-Onsite If you have not yet passed the bar exam, offer of employment will be contingent upon admission to the bar and licensure/authorization to practice as an attorney. Qualifications NOTE: 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-15 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level defined as demonstrating leadership or management experience and possessing knowledge of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or Superfund program and/or corrective action under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or other environmental statutes. 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: Bar membership and licensure are not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar and obtain your license before entry on duty. For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Additional Information 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. 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: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. 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 branches: Water Law Branch (WLB); Air, Toxics, RCRA, Criminal Law Branch (ATRCLB); General Law and FOIA Branch (GLFB), and soon to be 2 Land Law Branches (LLBs). 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. We’re seeking 2 supervisors to each manage separate LLBs. These supervisor positions provide an opportunity to work in a leading environmental government agency, providing leadership on complex and interesting issues while managing a dedicated group of approximately 9-10 Superfund attorneys. We’re seeking applicants to join us as members of the ORC management team to implement legal strategies for the Superfund program and our vision for ORC If you have questions about this position, contact Lisa A. Castañon at castanon.lisa@epa.gov. 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 in the bargaining unit.