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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Climate Change Jobs - from Sept. 24, 2014
this is a recent message that came across re climate change related job openings. As always, use with caution and do some research on the organization, if the entity is unfamiliar.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Internships: Summer and academic year clerkships, Env. Law Institute (Wash. DC, rolling deadline, review starts Oct. 15)
Law Clerkships. ELI offers clerkship positions for law students during the summer as well as spring and fall semesters. Law clerks work closely with ELI experts on domestic and international research projects spanning the Institute’s full range of program areas. The position involves conducting legal and policy research, drafting memoranda, attending and reporting on briefings and current events, and assisting in the preparation of reports and other published materials. Acceptance for the spring is rolling. Review of applications for summer positions begins on October 15, 2014, with rolling acceptance thereafter.
For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.eli.org/
For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.eli.org/
The Environmental Law Institute is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to achieving an inclusive, diverse workplace that values every individual.
Fellowship: 2015-16 Public Interest Law Fellowship, Environmental Law Institute (Wash. DC, Deadline: Oct. 31, 2014)
From a listserv announcement yesterday:
Public Interest Law Fellowship. Each year, ELI hires one or more recent law school graduates to work closely with the Institute's attorneys and other professionals to advance environmental protection through the effective use of law and policy. Successful candidates will have a strong academic background, superior legal research and writing skills, and a demonstrated interest in environmental issues. Applications for the 2015-16 fellowship will be accepted through October 31, 2014.
For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.eli.org/
Public Interest Law Fellowship. Each year, ELI hires one or more recent law school graduates to work closely with the Institute's attorneys and other professionals to advance environmental protection through the effective use of law and policy. Successful candidates will have a strong academic background, superior legal research and writing skills, and a demonstrated interest in environmental issues. Applications for the 2015-16 fellowship will be accepted through October 31, 2014.
For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.eli.org/
The Environmental Law Institute is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to achieving an inclusive, diverse workplace that values every individual.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Position: Attorney-Advisor, US EPA Office of General Counsel (General Law Office) (Wash. DC, Deadline: Sept. 19, 2014)
The position is with EPA, in a part of the General Law Office of the Office of General Counsel. The primary responsibilities are not environmental law related (see position description below). Given the GS grade level, position is probably for a fairly senior/experienced lawyer.
Here's the link to the USAJOBS.gov web page:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379718700
Here's the link to the USAJOBS.gov web page:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379718700
Job Title: Attorney-Adviser
Agency: Environmental
Protection Agency
Job Announcement Number:RTP-OGC-OT-2014-0014
SALARY RANGE: $106,263.00
to $157,100.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday,
August 29, 2014 to Friday, September 19, 2014
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-14/15
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time
- Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS: 2
vacancies - Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: Any
U.S. citizen may apply.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public
Trust - Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No
JOB SUMMARY:
About the Agency
Earth Day is every day at EPA! Our diverse workforce
connects to more than just a career—we share a common passion to promote a
cleaner, healthier environment. We consistently rank as one of the top Federal
agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities. Find
yourself at EPA.
These positions are located in the Office of General (OGC),
General Law Office (GLO), Employment Law Practice Group (ELPG), Washington, DC.
For more information on this office, visit their website:
http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-general-counsel-ogc
GLO is one of eight law offices that comprise OGC and
consists of three practice groups, one of which is the ELPG. This group
provides a broad range of employment and labor law-related services to EPA
managers. Issues/statutes covered include: Federal employee anti-discrimination
and whistleblower protection statutes; Agency representation before the EEOC,
FLRA, MSPB, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Courts, and arbitrations; employee
discipline and performance matters; and Federal personnel law issues. Together
with attorneys from the Department of Justice, OGC lawyers also defend EPA in
employment litigation in Federal court.
This position is in the excepted service. Selection under
this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.
However, this position is covered for the purpose of federal retirement and
benefits.
If you are selected, you will be expected to report to work
as soon as practical but no later than thirty (30) days from the date you
receive a final job offer. Extension of this reporting requirement may be
granted only under extraordinary circumstances.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen.
If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is
required.
Position has portable work and selectee may be eligible to
telework.
You must submit resume and required documents(See How to
Apply)
You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.
DUTIES:
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Under the administrative supervision of the Associate
General Counsel, you will provide legal advice to Agency managers and
supervisors on employment, personnel, and labor law matters, including issues
arising under:
-The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, as amended;
-The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as
amended;
-The Equal Pay Act of 1963;
-The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990;
-The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989; the Whistleblower
Protection Enhancement Act of 2012; the whistleblower protection provisions of
a wide range of environmental statutes;
-The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute, as
amended;
-The Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, as amended and;
-Other relevant statutes, Executive Orders, regulations,
policies, and procedures.
When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the
highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties
and work more independently, as your career progresses.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Applicant must have an LL.B. or J.D. degree from an
accredited law school; must be admitted to practice before the highest court of
a State, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico; and must maintain active status as a member of the bar of one of
these jurisdictions. Incumbent must have substantial experience in providing
legal advice and counsel at EPA, other federal, state or local agencies, or in
private practice.
In addition:
Applicants must have significant legal experience if hired
at the GS-14 grade level, or one year of equivalent experience at the next
lower grade level; or substantial legal experience if hired at the GS-15 grade
level, or one year of equivalent experience at the next lower grade level; or
equivalent experience outside the federal government.
The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge
of the ELPG’s practice, particularly employment, personnel, and labor laws.
If you are selected, you must complete a one year
probationary period.
This position is designated as Moderate 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.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Initially you will be evaluated based on the information
contained in your resume packet. If an interview is granted, you will be
evaluated based on the responses you provide during an interview. In responding
to interview questions, you should be sure to cite specific examples of
experience, explain exactly what you did and the outcome.
To preview questions please click here.
BENEFITS:
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You can review our benefits at:
https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and
enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a
comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick
leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the
Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and
Careers at EPA.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The following information is used to determine your qualifications
for employment. The use of this information is authorized under Title 5 USC,
Sections 3302 and 3361.
Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the
Required Documents and visit the EPA website for additional information
http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
If you have part-time work experience, read this:
(http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm)
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.
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
http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Please mail a resume, a written statement (no more than two
single-spaced pages) specifically addressing your qualifications for this
position, writing sample of no more than 10 pages and names of three
professional references.
This information must be mailed to Angela Perkins, Attorney
Hiring Coordinator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of General
Counsel, Mail Stop 2311A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460.
For Fedex or UPS: 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 4315N, Washington, DC
20004.
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date of this
announcement to receive consideration.
Applications will not be considered if submitted via
USAJOBS.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Documents to be submitted:
-Please send a resume, a written statement (no more than two
single-spaced pages) specifically addressing your qualifications for this
position, writing sample of no more than 10 pages and names of three
professional references.
-Copy of bar certification.
-Veterans' Preference Documents - DD-214 Member 4 copy, VA
Letter, and SF-15, if applicable; active duty military submit statement of
service from commanding officer documenting dates of active duty and any
campaign medals/badges; include character of service.
--Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP - copy of
your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most
current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station.
Additional information can be found on our web site:
http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Kyle Lindey
Phone: 800-433-9633
Fax: 919-541-0724
Email: lindey.kyle@epa.gov
Agency Information:
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Management Division
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, MD C639-02
Research Triangle Pk, NC
27711
US
Fax: 919-541-0724
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the
hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to
make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You
will be notified of the outcome.
Position: Attorney-Advisor, USAID Office of General Counsel (Washington, DC, Deadline: Sept. 26, 2014)
Interesting position at USAID in Washington, DC, focused on international food supply/security issues; seems to have a significant environmental connection/overlap. But seems to require some practice experience.
Here's USAJOBS.gov link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/380344700
Here's USAJOBS.gov link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/380344700
Job Title: Attorney
Advisor
Agency: U.S.
Agency for International Development
Job Announcement Number:2014-GC-05-BAT
SALARY RANGE: $106,263.00
to $138,136.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday,
September 5, 2014 to Friday, September 26, 2014
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time
- Two-year term-limited appointment
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:14
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1
vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: Applications
will be accepted from United States Citizens.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No
JOB SUMMARY:
About the Agency
The United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) implements the U.S. Government's economic and humanitarian foreign
assistance programs.
This is a USAID Office of the General Counsel (GC) position
for a dynamic and versatile attorney to provide legal support to the USAID
Bureau for Food Security (BFS), which leads the U.S. Feed the Future initiative
(FTF), the U.S. Government's Global Hunger and Food Security Initiative.
http://www.feedthefuture.gov. The attorney will work under the supervision of
the lead attorney for the Bureau for Food Security, within a division of GC
staff attorneys.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Occasional Travel
USAID is an international organization and some travel may
be required in the United States and abroad.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Background Security Investigation
Random Drug Test for illegal drug use
U.S. Citizenship
Specialized Experience and Education
Local and/or International Travel may be required
DUTIES:
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The attorney will provide legal advice and guidance to BFS
and to other USAID attorneys in Washington, D.C. and abroad relating to the
functions and work of BFS and FTF, including but not limited to U.S. foreign
assistance law, regulations and policy and international law matters including:
complex U.S. interagency relationships and legal restrictions relating to
agricultural development and procurement, grants and cooperative agreements,
contracts, public-private partnerships, and interagency agreements; fiscal and
budgetary matters; legislation and legislative strategy; environmental law; and
other federal and international law matters. The attorney will also be expected
to develop further practice in specialized legal areas of concern to BFS and
FTF, including intellectual property. (See “Qualifications” below).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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You must have excellent writing and speaking skills.
Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar
Association (or foreign equivalent) and be a member in good standing of a
state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico bar.
Applicants must have four years of legal experience, of
which at least two years should be specialized experience at a level close to
the work of this job that has provided the particular knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to perform successfully. Experience with Federal contracts,
grants and cooperative agreements, foreign assistance legislation, and doing
business in developing countries would be valuable. Experience is often gained
by working within the field of this job or a field that is closely related.
Of particular further value would be legal experience or
related expertise in one or more of the following areas:
-- U.S. and international intellectual property development,
licensing, access, management and operations, particularly in the fields of
agricultural research, agricultural development, agribusiness and the
biosciences;
-- genetic engineering and biosafety, particularly in
agricultural contexts;
-- international treaties and conventions relating to plant
genetic resources and biodiversity; and
-- agricultural research, agricultural development,
agribusiness, nutrition and the biosciences in general.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants will initially be evaluated to determine if they
meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their
resume shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities
associated with the position.
1) Knowledge, skills and ability to manage a legal services
caseload associated with "Duties" above;
2) Knowledge of and experience with the subject matters in
"Qualifications Required" above and the ability to apply such
knowledge in a practical manner in complex and unique situations;
3) Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in
written format, with all levels of Agency work; collaboratively with teams
consisting of non-attorneys and those who may have divergent points of view,
and to enable informed, rational decision making at the most senior levels of
management.
The best qualified candidates will be evaluated in a
structured interview process.
To preview questions please click here.
BENEFITS:
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You can review our benefits at:
https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/cc/usaid/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=664&jnum=112492
OTHER INFORMATION:
All applicants selected for this position will be subject to
random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. All applicants will
be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital
status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical
disabilities, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit
factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on
granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Entrance on
duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background
investigation. Eligible applicants will be asked to submit forms required for a
security clearance and suitability determination for appointment to the
position. The clearance process considers such factors as: registration for the
Selective Service; failure to repay a US government-guaranteed student loan;
past problems with credit or bankruptcy; failure to meet tax obligations;
unsatisfactory employment records; violations of the law; drug or alcohol
abuse; a criminal record; extensive travel; education; residence and/or
employment overseas; dual citizenship; foreign contacts; immediate family or
relatives who are not citizens of the United States and/or a foreign born
spouse; or less than honorable discharge from the armed forces. Investigations,
which usually take several months, include current and previous contacts,
supervisors, and coworkers. These investigations are conducted by USAID in
cooperation with other federal, state, and local agencies. SELECTIVE SERVICE.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959,
must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position,
the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the
applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary
payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should
claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and
provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as
character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with
service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their
official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of
the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their
receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military
member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the
member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that
certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from
active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later
than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill
additional vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Applications for this position are being processed through
an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured
for US Agency for International Development applicants. To begin the
application process, please click on the "Apply Online" button to the
right. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex,
sexual orientation, physical disabilities, membership in an employee
organization, or any other non-merit factors. The following instructions
outline our application process. You must complete this application process and
submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing
date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours
(normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a
hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. Step
1 - Create or Upload a resume and cover letter with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) -
We suggest you go to the end of the Qualifications & Evaluation section of
the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in
Step 3. You may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your
responses to these questions. - You may create a resume in USAJOBS in addition
to uploading one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social
Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for
identification purposes. Step 2 - Apply Online Click the "Apply
Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to
submit with your application. You will be redirected to the USAID's
CareerConnector website to complete the application process. Step 3 - Answer
the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first
time on USAID's CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by
answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The
system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that
you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the
assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the
job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the
"Finished" button. Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission You
will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for
your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click
"Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review.
You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished"
at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you
can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application
status. Step 5 - Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents
(discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose,
please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your
privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you
submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two
ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you
will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be
given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application
process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. Or
2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your
USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for
the vacancy. Once you have located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select
"Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the
Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your
application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation
that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify
acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the
"Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be
returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by
following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax
number will be on the cover-sheet.
We will not accept hand delivered applications/resumes.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume
Cover Letter
Bar Form (in good standing)
DD-214 (Veterans Only)
SF-50 (Former or Current Federal Employees)
Law school transcript from an ABA accredited school.
Writing sample.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Kim Minor
Phone: 202-712-1646
Fax: 202-216-3058
Email: kminor@usaid.gov
Agency Information:
United States Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington , DC
20523-6601
US
Fax: 202-216-3058
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After determining basic eligibility and qualifications, best
qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further
consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after
a final decision has been made. After making a tentative job offer, we will
conduct a suitability/security background investigation. A final job offer is
contingent upon satisfactorily passing the background investigation and
obtaining the proper security clearance.
You will receive final notification via email when this
vacancy has been filled. Please notify us if your contact information changes
after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an
email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g.,
spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect
your consideration for this position.
Position: Attorney-Advisor, US Army Installation Management Agency (Fort Sam Houston, TX, Deadline Sept. 26, 2014)
Environmental law job at US Army Installation Management Agency. May require some law practice experience.
Here's link to USAJOBS.gov page:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379187700
Here's link to USAJOBS.gov page:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379187700
Job Title: Attorney-Adviser
(General)
Department: Department
of the Army
Agency: Army
Installation Management Command
Hiring Organization: US
Army Environmental Command
Job Announcement Number:NCFR142184821194676
SALARY RANGE: $82,642.00
to $107,434.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday,
August 27, 2014 to Friday, September 26, 2014
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full
Time - Excepted Service Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1
vacancy in the following location:
Fort Sam Houston, TX View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: All
U.S. Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Not
Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No
JOB SUMMARY:
About the Position:
This is an Attorney-Adviser position focusing on
environmental law. The position is
located in the IMCOM, US Army Environmental Command, Army Environmental Law
Branch, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
Yes
Moving expenses allowances are authorized.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
See Other Requirements
DUTIES:
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You will serve as the Environmental Attorney in the
Environmental Law Branch, U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC). Responsibilities include the planning and
accomplishment of diversified legal work pertaining to environmental matters
arising out of Army, AEC, MACOM, and Army installation activities. Work
involves complex legal and factual issues in developing areas of law that
relate to the protection of environmental, legal, contractual, financial, and
nationwide policy interests of the Army. Research and respond to questions
pertaining to the broad spectrum of Federal and state environmental laws and
their implementing regulations, executive orders, and agency directives.
Research and determine the requirements for compliance with Federal and state laws
and regulations. Advise and assist program managers in the development of
Army-wide policies, programs, and procedures to implement environmental laws,
regulations, and directives. Prepare language and reviews contracts,
interagency agreements, and memoranda of agreement to ensure compliance with
appropriate fiscal/procurement laws and other regulations/authorities governing
the provision of goods and services by private contractors, other Federal
agencies, and quasi-governmental entities. Serve as a legal advisor in
administrative law matters not within the province of more clearly defined
fields of law.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the
minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application
shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs)
associated with the position.
KSAs:
1. Knowledge of and ability to apply knowledge of federal
laws, regulations, Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army (DA)
policies and procedures related to environmental law to support the mission of
the HQ U.S. Army Environmental Command .
2. Ability to exercise independent judgment and to research,
analyze and interpret complex legal issues, laws, regulations and policies, and
to prepare legal opinions that are concise, well reasoned, legally sound, and
consistent with relevant precedent.
3. Ability to communicate orally, to brief, explain,
advocate, represent, train, instruct, in an effective manner, logically and
concisely, to a client, supervisor, opposing counsel, and the general public.
4. Ability to write clear, accurate and legally sound
memoranda, opinions, and correspondence, for clients, commanders, and other
management officials, using office automation hardware.
VETERANS PREFERENCE INFORMATION: There is no formal rating
system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the
excepted service; however, the Department of the Army considers veteran's
preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants
eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover
letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to their submissions.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim
a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for
10-Point Veteran Preference, and supporting documentation required for the
specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point
preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office
of Personnel Management Website at http://www.opm.gov/.)
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If currently employed as an
attorney by the federal government you must have completed one year of
time-in-grade at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date
of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade as the
position being filled.
The minimum qualification requirements must be met before
applicants are eligible for further consideration.
• Education: An applicant must have successfully completed a
full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar
Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).
• Bar Membership: An applicant must currently be a member in
good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District
of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Experience:
Applicant must have two or more years of professional legal experience,
acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and
responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School
in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may
substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience.
Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a
Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required
Must file annual financial disclosure statement.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security
Clearance.
You may claim Military Spouse Preference.
Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to
be submitted at time of application.
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show
an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will
be evaluated for basic qualification requirements and for the skills needed to
perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement
and identified by the selecting official.
BENEFITS:
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The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits
program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive
compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described in
the USAJOBS Resource Center.
OTHER INFORMATION:
• If you have retired from federal service and you are
interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• To successfully claim veteran's preference, your
resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market
Supplement.
HOW TO APPLY:
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online
questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents
section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59
PM (EST) on Friday, September 26, 2014 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or
log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS
resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational
questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your
application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your
USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more
information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of
your application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded
documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You
must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or
your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered,
uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the
closing date. Uploaded documents may
take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern
Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable
accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify
the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable
accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
• Resume: If you submit a resume with inappropriate material
e.g. photos, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be
submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must
contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., Hrs per week
and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not
contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not
receive consideration for this position.
• Official law school transcript and an official statement
of relative standing in class. Photo static copies of documents are acceptable
when applying but certified documents must be furnished before entering duty.
• Official certificate showing that you are a member in good
standing of the bar, together with a sworn (notarized) statement from you that
your fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been
challenged in any jurisdiction to the best of your knowledge, or if either has
been challenged, a sworn (notarized) statement concerning the facts and
circumstances, together with any explanation that you may deem appropriate may
be submitted. As an alternative to a sworn (notarized) statement, a declaration
under penalty of perjury may be submitted in the following format: "I
declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws
of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and
correct...executed on (date)...(your signature)." (28 U.S.C. 1746). The
statement and certificate must be dated within three months of the date the
application is submitted. The statement and certificate are required to be
submitted by all applicants to include attorneys currently appointed to
positions under the qualifying authority of The Judge Advocate General, Army
(including active duty Army Judge Advocates).
• Examples of writing skills as demonstrated by legal
briefs, memoranda, or letter. These examples should total no more than ten
pages in length. Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are
acceptable.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your
supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and
Documents The Vacancy ID is 1194676. You will need the questionnaire, View
Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application
package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human
Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and
marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than
you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal
information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an
un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your
eligibility.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: (410)306-0137
TDD: (410)306-0137
Email: USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL
Agency Information:
W3V8AA US ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL CMD
2450 Connell Road
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX
78234
USA
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the announcement closes, your application/resume
package will be reviewed to determine if you meet the experience and/or
education requirements found in the vacancy announcement. If you are found to
be qualified, your application/resume may be referred to the selecting official
for selection. If your application /resume is referred to the selecting
official, you may be contacted for an interview, however, this is optional. If
you are selected, you will receive a tentative job offer.
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