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Learn more about this agency09/19/2018 to 10/10/2018
$114,590 - $148,967 per year
GS 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
14
No
No
CI-OW-OT-2018-0001
511344100
You will:
You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
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 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.
You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.
You must have a LL.B or J.D. degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.
In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-14 level, you need a minimum of 5 years of legal experience with expert knowledge of complex legal arrangements and financing structures for project finance, municipal, corporate, and/or pooled credit transactions.
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.
Current Membership of State Bar showing good standing. If selected, you must self-certify your active bar membership in writing on annual basis.
Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures
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.
Veteran's preference status will be positively considered. Applicants wishing to assert such a status should submit proof of eligibility with their applications.
If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Position has portable work and selectee may be authorized to telework after meeting eligibility requirements if approved by the supervisor/manager.
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 above.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
One of more positions may be filled.
EPA is an equal opportunity employer.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
Questions provided in this vacancy announcement are for informational purposes only.
Please see how to apply section for information on submitting your applications/resume.
Applications emailed to jernberg.jorianne@epa.gov should include "Attorney Application - WIFIA" in the subject line of the message and must include the following documents in PDF format:
Additional information can be found on our website:
EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email to jernberg.jorianne@epa.gov by 11:59 p.m. EST on October 10, 2018.
To begin the application process, click on the Apply button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, and complete the questionnaire.
Interviews will occur after the closing date of the announcement and a selection will be made as soon as possible.
You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/511344100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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