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Position: Walton Family Foundation, Environment Program Officer – Oceans/Chile and Peru (Deadline: no info, Washington, DC)

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Position TitleEnvironment Program Officer – Oceans/Chile and Peru

Job TitleEnvironment Program Officer – Oceans/Chile and Peru

Job DescriptionThe Walton Family Foundation is seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the foundation’s Washington, D.C. office (or Denver office) as a Program Officer for the Oceans Program to direct the work on our new Chile and Peru initiatives.

About the Walton Family Foundation

Sam and Helen Walton had an unshakeable belief in the power of people to transform their own lives. As Sam said, there is no limit to what individuals can accomplish if “given the opportunity, the encouragement and the incentive to do their best.” Today that “no limits” philosophy is carried forward by their descendants through the Walton Family Foundation.

Since 2000, the foundation’s grant-making has grown from $50 million to an anticipated more than $400 million in 2015. With grant-making projected to exceed $2 billion over the next five years, the foundation continues to move forward with increasing intensity, focus and commitment to sustaining the Walton’s timeless entrepreneurial values and their deep dedication to making life better for individuals and communities alike. By working with grantees and collaborating with other philanthropic organizations, the foundation is focused on making a positive difference in three primary program areas of collective interest to the Walton Family:
• K-12 education
• Freshwater and marine conservation
• Quality of life initiatives in Arkansas and the Mississippi River Delta Region

In addition to these program areas, the foundation also supports grant-making interests of individual and groups of Walton family members, as well as independent foundations created by family members. These individualized giving areas represent a high growth area of the foundation.

During 2016, the foundation plans to invest over $400 million in domestic and international projects that address significant social and environmental issues. The foundation continues to implement and expand grant-making to fund a positive difference in many diverse communities – and in the lives of the people who call these communities their home.

Headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, with offices in Washington, D.C., Jersey City, New Jersey and Denver, Colorado, a staff/consultant base of approximately 95 associates conducts the day-to-day operations of the foundation.

About the Environment Program

Among the largest environment programs in the U.S., WFF’s Environment Program will make approximately $85 million in grants in 2016 to dozens of organizations across multiple continents investing in two of the most important conservation issues of our time: restoring the health of the oceans and preserving the quality and availability of fresh water in the Colorado River basin and the Mississippi River basin.

The work of the Environment Program is organized under four initiatives:

Ocean. We invest in the Americas (the U.S., Mexico, Peru and Chile) and Indonesia, to significantly reduce overfishing, improve ocean health, and preserve fishing jobs.

Colorado River basin. We focus on increasing market incentives for agricultural and urban water efficiency in the Upper Basin; advancing binational and multistate water agreements in the Lower Basin; and preserving the Colorado Delta system, including riparian habitat and flow restoration.

Mississippi River basin. We align policy and market incentives to encourage farmers to adopt practices that improve water quality, build soil health and reduce pollution.

Coastal. We work to ensure that the restoration dollars from the 2010 Gulf oil spill settlement flow to priority restoration projects with an emphasis on the Mississippi River Delta.

The Role

The Program Officer would assist in the continued development and implementation of the Foundation’s Oceans strategy in two countries that are new to the Walton Family Foundation – Peru and Chile. The goal of the Oceans Strategy is to create healthy, sustainable fisheries that provide greater social and economic security to coastal communities and contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems.

We have chosen to focus on overfishing because it is one of the greatest, yet most tractable threats to our oceans. Overfishing has a direct impact on the health of fish populations and the overall health of the marine environment. Nearly two-thirds of all fish populations for which good information exists are over fished and need to be rebuilt, and all the other fisheries for which we have little information are suspected to be even worse. On the other hand, if properly managed, fisheries could provide increased income and stability for coastal communities and at the same time improve the health of the marine environment due to resurgent fish populations.

This position will be located in Washington, D.C. (or possibly Denver) and will report to Monica Medina, Deputy Director of the Environment Program.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee grant-making in Peru and Chile including soliciting grant proposals, reviewing programs, developing internal grant documents and monitoring progress of grants.
• Engage with academics, NGO and industry partners from different parts of each country to hone strategy and solicit grant proposals.
• Conduct site visits to ongoing or potential project sites, attend public meetings and represent the foundation at conferences and other events.
• Identify potential new partnerships and opportunities, including identifying other funding partners to engage each country.
• Provide information and assistance as needed to Foundation board members.
• Work with WFF evaluation staff to implement and refine WFF’s monitoring and evaluation program.
• Execute special projects and other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and/or controls. The employee is required to sit, walk, talk and hear; and move/carry files. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and the ability to adjust focus in order to handle extensive data collection, analysis and summary reporting. Computer work will be a part of the daily workflow and process.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics for this job are typical for this type of job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is reflective of a mid-sized office.

Compensation and Benefits

The foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience

The Walton Family Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Basic QualificationsThe position calls for an understanding of issues related to Chilean and Peruvian fisheries, fisheries management, fisheries policy, illegal fishing, and a familiarity with the use of market-based tools to ensure sustainable fishing and conservation goals. The role requires self-direction and decisiveness combined with flexibility and a capacity to give and receive feedback graciously. The Foundation seeks to recruit an individual with superior interpersonal skills, a respectful attitude for the work of grantees, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. The Program Officer should ideally possess the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:

• At least 5 years of experience in natural resource management or fisheries, in either a policy or advocacy role, ideally with experience in grant-making or project management and evaluation.
• Graduate degree in a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven skills at organization and time management.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a team as well as independently.
• Intellectual agility and the ability to analyze, think critically, and understand emerging issues that are directly relevant to programmatic funding areas.
• Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity.
• Fluent Spanish is required. Experience in Chile, Peru, Central or South America is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently, particularly to Peru and Chile.

Fellowship: Earthrights International, Bertha Legal Fellow (paid, 2 years full-time) (Deadline: Dec. 15, 2016, Washington, DC)

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Position: U.S. Office Bertha Legal Fellow (paid, two years full-time)
Deadline: December 15, 2016
Start date: September 2017
Reports to: Americas Regional Program Director & General Counsel
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $47,500
Description: EarthRights International (ERI) is now seeking applications for the position of 2017-2019 U.S. Bertha Legal Fellow. This fellowship supported by the generosity of the Bertha Foundation, whose “Be Just” initiative is intended to give new attorneys a foundation in public interest legal work that will enable them to start careers in this field. The fellowship is geared toward attorneys with less than two years’ experience in public interest law.

Under the guidance and direction of the Americas Regional Program Director & General Counsel, the Fellow will work with other ERI attorneys to develop and implement legal strategies to protect human rights and the environment. The Fellow will be based out of ERI’s U.S. office in Washington, D.C., but may work in coordination with legal staff in other country offices in Peru and Southeast Asia. Travel is possible as part of the fellowship, depending on the needs of ERI’s work. Because ERI is a nonprofit with limited resources, the Fellow may be expected to assist with shared administrative, development, and communications tasks as well. At times, the Fellow may be expected to work outside normal hours to complete projects and represent clients.

The basic job responsibilities include:

  • Legal research on US law, international law, and other legal regimes
  • Preparation of legal memorandums, court briefs and filings for US and other legal systems
  • Work in collaboration with other NGOs and communities assist in the development of legal and advocacy strategies
  • Research on new legal strategies to defend the human rights and environment of vulnerable communities
  • Communication of ERI’s work through web content and media contacts
  • Policy advocacy with the US legislative and executive branches

The Legal Fellow may also be asked to:

  • Travel domestically to court hearings, and appear in court on behalf of clients
  • Travel internationally to meet with victims, communities and NGOs
  • Speak on behalf of ERI in various venues
  • Collaborate on ERI publications and assist in ERI events
  • Take initiative to develop and coordinate new projects
  • Supervise law student interns on legal research projects
  • Assist other ERI programs as needed, including shared administrative, development, and communications tasks

Qualifications:   All candidates must have:

  • A recent U.S. law degree and either admission to the bar of a U.S. state or an application in process
    • For foreign-trained lawyers, a U.S. LLM degree may qualify if the lawyer is admitted to a U.S. bar, or has an application in process, and is prepared to practice in the U.S.
  • A demonstrated commitment to using the U.S. legal system to serve vulnerable communities and protect human rights and the environment
  • Fewer than two years’ post-law-school experience working in this field
  • A background in international human rights law, international environmental law, corporate accountability, and/or indigenous peoples’ rights
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Good judgment and initiative
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
  • Effective task management
  • Experience or interest in working with people from diverse cultures
  • A good sense of humor

Additional desired qualifications include:

  • Knowledge and experience with regional and international legal mechanisms for the protection of human rights and the environment
  • Experience with U.S. litigation
  • Proficiency in one or more languages other than English, especially Spanish, as well as Burmese (Myanmar), Thai, Portuguese, French, and/or Chinese
  • Experience in regional studies, development, environmental sciences, or other fields related to issues of human rights, environmental protection and indigenous peoples

We offer:

  • Medical and dental insurance coverage
  • Retirement fund contribution
  • Paid vacation, sick and personal days
  • A casual, and fun, work environment

Duration: Full-time for 2 years beginning in September 2017.

To apply: Candidates should send an email with the subject line “U.S. Legal Fellow” to apply-us-legal@earthrights.org with the following documents:

  • Cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
  • Two brief essays, of no more than 250 words each, answering the following questions:
    • The fellowship is a two-year position, and ERI typically cannot hire fellows permanently following this. After the fellowship, how would you see yourself working to advance some or all of ERI’s goals and mission?
    • If you had the power, what one change in law or policy would you make in order to advance some or all of ERI’s goals and mission?
  • Resume or CV (no longer than 2 pages)
  • List three references with phone numbers and email addresses
  • 3-5 page sample or extract from a piece of legal writing without external editing

You must use the designated subject header, or your application may not be received.

We will acknowledge applications received, and will contact those candidates selected for the interview stage. Due to the volume of applications, not all applicants will receive an interview. Additional materials may be requested at later points in the process.

EarthRights International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities.

For more information on the work of EarthRights International visit www.earthrights.org

EarthRights International, a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization that combines the power of law and the power of people in defense of human rights and the environment, is seeking a recent U.S. law graduate for a fellowship in our Washington, D.C., office.

Summer Clerkship: Environmental Law Institute, Law Clerk (Deadline: Oct. 14, 2016, Washington, DC)

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Law Clerk

In accord with our mission to build the skills and capacity of tomorrow’s leaders, ELI provides opportunities for law students to join us at the Institute. We welcome applications from current law students interested in working as a law clerk either over the summer (10 weeks or more) or during the school year (12 hours or more per week). Additional opportunities, including financial support, are available during the summer for law students from traditionally underrepresented perspectives.

Law clerks work closely with ELI experts on domestic and international research projects spanning ELI’s full range of program areas. Law clerks may also assist in the editing and production of ELI publications, such as the Environmental Law Reporter. Law clerks provide crucial support for ELI projects and publications by 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.

We encourage law clerks to supplement their work experience by attending the lunchtime seminars and events that ELI hosts, as well as social and networking opportunities provided by ELI and our partners.

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit an application to law@eli.org. Please include a cover letter, resume (including law school and undergrad GPAs), references, law school transcript, and writing sample. Cover letters should address the candidates’ personal goals and interests, as well as their experience and interest in environmental law and policy.

Deadline: Applications for the 2017 summer are due October 14; applications for spring and fall positions are accepted on a rolling basis.

Click here for information about the Henry L. Diamond B&D Law Clerk position.

Fellowship: Environmental Law Institute, Public Interest Law Fellowship (Deadline: Nov. 1, 2016, Washington, DC)

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The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), based in Washington, DC, is accepting applications for several positions that may be of interest to law students considering careers in environmental law and policy. Please feel free to share this information broadly.

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 for the one-year fellowship will have a strong academic background, superior legal research and writing skills, and a demonstrated interest in environmental issues. Applications for 2017-18 are now being accepted through November 1, 2016.

Law Clerkships. ELI offers clerkship positions for law students during the summer as well as during the 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, and we will begin reviewing applications for the summer on October 14, 2016. Additionally, Beveridge & Diamond PC provides financial support for one ELI law clerk during the summer. This Henry L. Diamond B&D Law Clerk position is open to students from traditionally underrepresented perspectives, including minority students and students from disadvantaged households. The deadline for applications is October 14, 2016.

For more information about any of these positions, or to apply, please visit: http://www.eli.org/employment

The Environmental Law Institute is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to achieving an inclusive, diverse workplace that values every individual.

Position: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Senior Deputy General Counsel (Deadline October 4, 2016, Los Angeles, CA)

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Job Title: Senior Deputy General Counsel

Posting Date: 9/19/2016

Job Number: 5291318

Location:  Los Angeles, CA

Work Schedule: 9/80

Application Filling Period: Sep 19 – Oct 4, 2016 @ 4:30pm PT. The application filing period may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Salary Range: $152,922 – $200,283

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty-six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan’s mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan’s facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.6 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.

Job Summary

SENIOR DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
The Legal Department of the Metropolitan Water District has one (1) opening for a Senior Deputy General Counsel in the General Counsel’s Office at the Headquarters Building in Los Angeles.

This position will report to the General Counsel and will have the opportunity to work in an invigorating, collaborative and challenging legal environment as a member of a highly professional and effective team of 20 attorneys plus paralegals and support staff, providing a variety of legal services in many different areas.

SUMMARY
This Senior Deputy General Counsel serves as a legal expert for and on behalf of Metropolitan, and is responsible for safeguarding and enhancing Metropolitan’s rights, entitlements, interests, and assets. The job duties and minimum qualifications for the Senior Deputy General Counsel position in general are described below. For the posted position, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and directly related experience in environmental litigation, natural resources, and/or water law as well as knowledge and experience in California water resource issues including those relating to the Law of the Colorado River and the California State Water Project. Knowledge of public agency laws such as the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act and experience working in or for the public sector providing legal advice to and working with boards, committees or legislative bodies, including serving as counsel during public meetings and hearings, is preferred. The Senior Deputy should feel comfortable handling litigation in a variety of substantive areas and be willing to learn new matters. The Senior Deputy needs to work well with others, both internally and externally, and be comfortable working as part of a team. May act as a lead coordinating and reviewing work assignments of employees and outside counsel performing the same general work on a day-to-day basis.

JOB DUTIES
1. Takes lead role in performing complex legal assignments, including document preparation, negotiations, litigation and appeal, in a wide range of highly complex legal specialties that may include water, environmental, natural resources, public finance, public contract, construction, labor, property, power, and/or tort law.

2. Advises the General Counsel, senior management and Metropolitan’s Board on highly complex agreements, negotiations, administrative proceedings, and litigation in respective areas of expertise; performs, and may manage, legal analyses of issues related to areas of expertise; assists General Counsel and management with development of viable courses of action to achieve appropriate management decisions and protect Metropolitan’s interests.

3. Manages an area or areas of legal expertise within the Legal Department and may manage outside counsel and experts in the preparation of materials, documents, and plans related to legal assignments to ensure that the presentation of Metropolitan’s position is complete, accurate, legally sound, and supports near and long-term strategic objectives.

4. Prepares and presents information to the Board, in written form and/or by spoken presentation, on more complex legal matters; conducts legal research and prepares written legal opinions on more complex legal issues responding to questions from staff and the Board.

5. Coordinates activities related to legal assignments with internal and external contacts (including other Legal Department staff and management) to ensure that preparation, negotiations, administrative proceedings, and litigation occur in a timely manner and that Metropolitan’s interests are protected.

6. Reviews, analyzes and drafts legislation in areas of expertise and prepares responses to legislative and regulatory proposals to promote laws, legal interpretations, and regulations that are in Metropolitan’s best interest. May draft resolutions for the Board and amendments to Metropolitan’s Administrative Code and reviews contracts, operating policies, standards, and procedures for compliance with internal guidelines and objectives and conformity with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Serves on ad hoc and formal committees and task forces related to areas of expertise. Represents Metropolitan’s interests in a collaborative, informed, and timely manner.

8. Provides guidance and legal expertise to other employees and external representatives to ensure that actions taken are in compliance with objectives, guidelines, legal requirements, precedents, and policies; assists in the performance of administrative duties related to budget development and administration, approval of Board Letters, and preparation of annual business plans for Legal to ensure timely and cost-effective accomplishment of administrative activities.

9. Performs other related job duties as required.

Job Requirements

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Juris Doctor Graduate degree from an accredited law school and seven years of progressively responsible, directly related law practice experience performing complex and varied legal assignments. Experience representing public agencies is preferred.

Directly related law practice experience includes but is not limited to: experience in environmental litigation, natural resources, and/or water law; experience in California water resource issues including those relating to the Law of the Colorado River and the California State Water Project.

Required Knowledge of: Administrative proceedings and litigation before state and federal agencies and courts in primary and/or assisting capacity; water, environmental, natural resources, public finance, contract, construction, labor, property, power and/or tort law.

Required Skills and Abilities to: Conduct more complex problem-solving related to administrative, regulatory, and legislative law in area of expertise, interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations; perform duties using a high degree of independent judgment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare detailed, more complex verbal and written communications on a wide variety of legal issues related to Metropolitan’s rights, entitlements, interests, and assets; manage cost effective legal representation; read, understand and accurately interpret more complex rules, regulations, laws, legislation, policy, and guidelines applicable to area of expertise; provide timely and accurate legal analyses and advice in area of expertise to management and the Board of Directors; conduct more complex contract negotiations involving more sensitive and controversial issues and/or conduct litigation on complex assignments; promote mutually beneficial working relationships with member agencies, external regulatory agencies and other government agencies.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Requirements:
California State Bar Member (member in good standing, with either active membership or the ability to activate membership prior to employment.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/VISION REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as paper, books, or small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

This classification performs work that requires maintaining confidentiality and is routinely privy to matters that either involves confidential information, sensitive personnel issues, or exposure to confidential and sensitive strategic corporate information.

Work Schedule: 9/80 (Alternating Fridays off)

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Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision

• Retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k

• Tuition reimbursement

• Training and advancement opportunities

• Excellent working environment

• Public transportation reimbursements and van pools

• On-site fitness center

• Hub of public transportation:  Rail, subway, buses and taxis

 

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link:  http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf

 

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to jobs@mwdh2o.com.

 

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email jobs@mwdh2o.com.

 

MWD is a Federal and State EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Position: US EPA, Office of General Counsel, Attorney Advisor (deadline: 10/13/2016, Washington, DC)

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Attorney-Adviser

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Agency Contact Information

Many vacancies in the following location:

  • Washington DC, DC
Work Schedule is Full time – Permanent

Opened Thursday 9/22/2016(7 day(s) ago)

Closes Thursday 10/13/2016(14 day(s) away)

  • Salary Range

    $64,650.00 to $100,736.00 / Per Year

  • Series & Grade

    GS-0905-11/12

  • Promotion Potential

    14

  • Supervisory Status

    No

  • Who May Apply

    Any U.S. citizen may apply

  • Control Number

    451246300

  • Job Announcement Number

    EPA-OGC-2016-0011

Summary

About the Agency

Earth Day is every day at EPA! At EPA, you can protect human health and the environment of all Americans, and you’ll discover that EPA is one great place to work! We offer great benefits and work flexibilities, and our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career–we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be. Find yourself at EPA.

This position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC). OGC serves as the chief legal advisor to the Agency’s senior management and program offices, providing legal analysis and support on Agency rules and policies, guidance documents, permits, response actions, and legislation. OGC lawyers, together with attorneys in the Department of Justice, represent the Agency in court challenges to Agency actions, appeals of enforcement cases, and Supreme Court litigation.

Attorneys in OGC advise on issues relating to EPA’s statutory authorities and programs, including those under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; the Clean Air Act; the Clean Water Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act; and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; issues arising under general statutes applicable to federal agencies; international instruments; and general issues of environmental and administrative law. These positions are located in Washington, D.C.

For more information on this office, visit their website: http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-general-counsel-ogc

These positions are 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.

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.

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.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

  • Work under the general supervision of the Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel (OGC), and, as appropriate, under the guidance of one or more practice group leaders. Receive preliminary and established instructions as to methods of approach, source material available, and Agency policy and precedent.
  • Provide advice and counseling in support of all EPA Headquarters program offices on a broad array of legal matters arising under environmental and general law issues.
  • Act as legal counsel to EPA on issues and be responsible for representing EPA in proceedings filed before courts.
  • Assist the U.S. Department of Justice in defending EPA in litigation filed against the Agency in federal courts.
  • Conduct research of laws, legal opinions, and precedent cases for complex and difficult legal issues for which the legal issue researched is a segment of an extremely complex case.
  • Analyze factual and legal issues presented to determine what further facts are needed and what legal sources are applicable.
  • Initiate contacts with program officials and other persons having knowledge of the facts involved in the problem or case under study.

When entering a Federal job at a grade lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work independently, as your career progresses.

Relocation Authorized

  • No

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Qualifications

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 Pico; and must maintain active status as a member of the bar of one of these jurisdictions. Incumbent must have experience in providing legal advice and counsel at EPA, other federal, state or local agencies, or in private practice.

If you are selected, you must complete a one-year trial period.

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge and relevant experience in administrative and environmental law. A number, but not all, of these positions will focus on work under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Federal, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), and the Toxics Release Inventory provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Please explain any specialized experience working under these statutes in your written statement of interest, if applicable.

If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form prior to your first day of employment and annually thereafter.

This position is designated as a Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.

  • You must be a U.S. citizen
  • If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required
  • You must submit resume and required documents (See How to Apply)
  • You may be required to travel occasionally

Security Clearance

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Additional Information

Environmental Protection Agency

Contact

Angela Perkins
Phone: 202-564-0052

Address

Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agnecy
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington
DC
US

Fax: 202-564-1773

Fellowship: Environmental Law and Policy Center, Associate Attorney-Public Interest Environmental Law Fellowship, Fall 2017 (Deadline: unclear, Chicago/Midwest)

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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY — PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FELLOWSHIP, FALL 2017

Saturday, September 10, 2016

The Environmental Law and Policy Center (“ELPC”) seeks to hire a public interest attorney advocate who is a recent law school graduate for an Associate Attorney position in our Chicago, Columbus, Des Moines or Grand Rapids offices starting in Fall 2017.  This is a two-year fellowship position.  The Associate Attorney will work on ELPC’s cutting-edge public interest clean energy and environmental litigation and innovative policy advocacy.

ORGANIZATION:  ELPC is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization, and among the nation’s leaders. We develop and lead strategic environmental advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and protect our natural heritage. We are public interest environmental entrepreneurs who engage in creative business dealmaking with diverse interests to put into practice our belief that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together. ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff of 40+ talented public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists, policy advocates, and communications specialists brings a strong and effective combination of skills to solve environmental problems and improve the quality of life in our communities. ELPC’s headquarters is in Chicago, combined with offices in Columbus, Des Moines, Duluth, Grand Rapids, Jamestown, Madison, Sioux Falls and Washington D.C.  See www.elpc.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   Work with ELPC’s Executive Director and Senior Attorneys on “hot” litigation and innovative eco-business policy initiatives for ELPC’s Clean Energy, Clean Air and Climate Change Solutions Projects, Transportation and Land Use Reform Project, and Wild and Natural Places Preservation Project activities.  Assist on special projects. Engage with multidisciplinary project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Recent law school graduate, including attorneys who are completing judicial clerkships or have no more than one year of other legal practice.  Strong academic record and excellent writing, speaking and analytical skills.  Interest in and substantive law and policy knowledge in at least one of the following fields: energy, environmental, transportation, air quality, land use and/or natural resources law. The attorney should understand and enjoy multifaceted public policy strategic advocacy that involves media, legislative, economic and policy analysis and organizing approaches coordinated with strong and effective legal advocacy. An inspired and demonstrated commitment to public interest advocacy and an ability to work productively as a member of a team of skilled professionals is required.

SALARY:  About $60,000 annual salary for new law school graduates depending on the particular ELPC office, plus excellent benefits.  ELPC encourages applicants to seek funding that will help to support their salary in full or part from sources such as Equal Justice Works, law schools’ public interest grants, etc.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to:  LawFellowship@elpc.org.   Telephone inquiries are discouraged.  The Environmental Law and Policy Center is an equal opportunity employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff.

Position: Environmental Law Institute, Environmental Law Reporter, Associate Editor (Deadline: Oct. 15, 2016, Washington, DC)

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The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) seeks an energetic, highly focused, self-starting individual to be Associate Editor for theEnvironmental Law Reporter (ELR).

ELI is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., that makes law work for people, places, and the planet. ELI brings together diverse perspectives and viewpoints from the public and private sector to advance the common goal of environmental protection. ELI convenes seminars and trainings on cutting-edge legal and policy issues, conducts extensive research on a variety of topics, and publishes print and online periodicals and books.

The Associate Editor will be charged with covering late-breaking developments in environmental law and policy, including recent court decisions, proposed legislation, and administrative rulemaking, for ELR’s electronic and print publications. Excellent research and writing skills are required, as the Associate Editor will be writing new material and editing the works of others on a daily basis. The Associate Editor’s primary responsibilities include:

  •    writing summaries of recent court opinions for print and online publications;
  •    updating and maintaining ELR’s online collection of statutory material;
  •    gathering new agency guidance and policy documents; and
  •    identifying ways to improve the suite of products offered by ELR.

The position is perfect for recent law school graduates looking to hone their research and writing skills in the area of environmental law. The Associate Editor will work at ELI’s office in Washington, D.C., and will report to the Director of Publications.

Visit the ELI home page at www.eli.org for more information.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate should have: (1) a law school degree; (2) top-notch legal research and writing skills; (3) a strong academic record, particularly in the area of environmental law; (4) superior interpersonal and organizational skills; (5) the ability to manage several tasks with limited supervision; and (6) a desire to support ELI’s mission of advancing environmental protection by improving law, policy, and management.  Experience working with websites, online databases, and social media are desirable but not required.

Salary: $35,000-45,000, depending on experience, with excellent benefits.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  Submit an application package via ELI’s online application system, found by clicking the Apply button above. To be considered, your submission must include the completed online form, together with the following uploaded materials: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current resume; and (3) a list of references. Your cover letter should address your personal goals and interests, as well as your experience and interest in carrying out the duties outlined above.

Applications must be submitted to ELI no later than October 15, 2016. Please note: you must use ELI’s online application system. ELI is not unable to consider applications submitted by email, U.S. mail, or hand delivery; nor can late applications be considered. No phone calls, please.  Please send an email to dorsey@eli.org if you have any technical problems complying with these application instructions.

The Environmental Law Institute is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to achieving an inclusive, diverse workplace that values every individual. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.