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Summary This position is in the Office of Enforcement & Compliance Assurance. About OECA: OECA This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations 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 Chief of Staff for the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. Provide legal analysis and advice to the Assistant Administrator, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, and Deputy Assistant Administrator on correspondence, proposed referrals to the Department of Justice (DOJ), memoranda, proposed settlements and other legal actions requiring approval. Advise on legislative matters, policy development, planning, and coordination, as they relate to programs within the AAship. Maintain continuous awareness of major initiatives within OECA, to include policies and programs supported and advocated by the Agency. Provides advice and recommendations for resolution and ensure that OECA policy and legal positions are approved by the AA, PDAA, DAA or appropriate OECA office director in a timely fashion. Coordinate and serve as a liaison with Administrator's Office inter agency and external agency stakeholders. Draft or oversee the drafting of correspondence, memoranda or other documents to communicate positions and decisions of the AA, PDAA, or DAA's. Monitor and advise AA, PDAA, and DAA of requests from members of Congress addressed to OECA. Review and assign responsibilities for Immediate Office review and processing of all incoming documents, including legal documents requiring AA approval and correspondence. Exercise supervisory authority over communications staff. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set work priorities and prepare completion schedules. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of the employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership. #LI-DNI 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 will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter. If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period. 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 working independently to provide legal advice and policy recommendations on issues under major Federal statutes; and communicating with internal and external stakeholders on legal issues. 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 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 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance: The Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) has staff, including criminal investigators located in HQs and more than 40 field offices located across the nation. OECA provides national policy direction and enforcement for all federal environmental statutes which can include civil and criminal actions; actions to compel cleanup; and federal facility enforcement. OECA leads EPA’s enforcement program which aims to address pollution problems that impact American communities by pursuing vigorous civil and criminal enforcement that target entities causing the most serious water, air, and chemical hazards. For more information, visit Environment Enforcement and Compliance Careers in OECA. If you have questions about this position, contact Ollie Thomas at thomas.ollie@epa.gov or by phone at (202) 564-8202 or (937) 272-2372. This position is not in the bargaining unit. 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.