Citizen Yang

1 vacancy – Seattle, WA

Work Schedule is Excepted Service/Full-time – Permanent

Opened Tuesday 8/23/2016(7 day(s) ago)

Closes Tuesday 9/6/2016(7 day(s) away)

Salary Range

$75,925.00 to $160,300.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade

GS-0905-12/15
Promotion Potential

15
Supervisory Status

No

Who May Apply

All qualified United States Citizens

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.The directions for applying to this announcement can be found in the “How to Apply” section.

Please send your application material only to the email address: GCNorthwest.vacancy@noaa.gov.
Control Number

448391400
Job Announcement Number

SO-OGC-2016-0007

Job Overview

Summary

The NOAA Office of the General Counsel employs approximately 110 attorneys at headquarters in the Washington, DC area and six regional sections. The Office provides legal advice to the NOAA Administrator and NOAA program offices on a wide variety of legal issues including U.S. and international fisheries, marine mammals, endangered and threatened marine species, preservation of coastal areas, marine sanctuaries, and licensing of commercial satellites. For more information see www.noaa.gov.

A strong applicant for this position would have experience with regulations, permits, and policies relating to the management and conservation of marine resources, especially sustainable fisheries management, and would be comfortable participating in internal, external, and public meetings. The work also involves active participation, in concert with U.S. Department of Justice attorneys, in defending NOAA in litigation, especially cases brought under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and other similar laws, as well as laws generally applicable to federal agencies such as the National Environmental Policy Act, Administrative Procedure Act, and Freedom of Information Act. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to identify and resolve complex legal issues. Applicants also must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team with clients, other attorneys and support staff.

An extraordinary opportunity is now available with the NOAA Office of the General Counsel’s Northwest Section, Seattle, Washington. The Northwest Section provides legal advice to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries.) NOAA Fisheries is one of the agency’s largest program offices and it works to ensure productive and sustainable fisheries, safe sources of seafood, the recovery and conservation of protected resources, and healthy ecosystems. With regard to fisheries, NOAA Fisheries works in partnership with Regional Fishery Management Councils, using the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act as the guide, to assess and predict the status of fish stocks, set catch limits, ensure compliance with fisheries regulations, and reduce bycatch.

Duties

As an attorney-advisor, you will work closely with experienced biologists and fishery managers in, among other things, developing and reviewing regulations, permits, and policies relating to the management and conservation of marine resources, especially sustainable fisheries management. This position requires interaction with other NOAA General Counsel Office attorneys, scientists, policy makers and technical staff, the regional Fishery Management Council, Department of Commerce officials, other Federal and state agency officials, members of the regulated community, and representatives of public interest organizations. It also involves active participation, in concert with U.S. Department of Justice attorneys, in defending NOAA cases brought under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, ESA, MMPA, and other similar laws. The work involves complex and challenging issues on important matters. The incumbent for this position reports to the Section Chief, Northwest Section of NOAA’s Office of General Counsel.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel
Position may require overnight domestic or foreign travel.

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Applicant must successfully complete a background security investigation.
Position is in the excepted service
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
Applicant must complete a one-year trial period.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

NOAA seeks attorneys with knowledge of or experience working with Federal environmental statutes and conservation laws, as well as laws and regulations governing Federal agencies, including the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and Regulatory Flexibility Act, Freedom of Information Act or other generally applicable federal laws.

Knowledge of or experience working with the Magnuson-Stevens Act in particular as well as the ESA, MMPA, and the Federal Power Act will be favorably considered. Demonstrated interest in issues related to natural resources or the environment, especially fisheries management, will also be favorably considered.

Significant academic achievement in law school (such as graduation in top third of the class, graduation with honors, judicial clerking experience, or participation in moot court or laws review) or experience practicing environmental law will be favorably considered. Experience in civil litigation and experience working with Federal, State, Tribal, and Territorial governments on resource conservation programs and issues will also receive favorable consideration.

Applicants must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, and be an active member of a state bar or the bar of the District of Columbia.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Please do not apply to this position through USAJobs. All documents must be sent to GCNorthwest.vacancy@noaa.gov.

Security Clearance

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Department Of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Contact

Octavia Saine
Phone: 202-482-4080

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/448476300/

Address

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of the General Counsel, 14th & Constitution
Suite 78032
Washington
DC
US

Fax: 202-482-4893

Position: USDA, Office of General Counsel, Attorney Advisor (Natural Resources and Environment Division) (Deadline: Sept. 26, 2016, Washington, DC)

Posted on August 29, 2016 by citizenyang

The position appears to be open to new attorneys.

Attorney Advisor

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/444555300/

1 vacancy – Washington DC, DC

Work Schedule is Full-Time – Permanent

Opened Monday 8/29/2016(1 day(s) ago)

Closes Monday 9/26/2016(27 day(s) away)

Salary Range

$64,650.00 to $84,044.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade

GS-0905-11/11
Promotion Potential

14
Supervisory Status

No

Who May Apply

US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
Control Number

448476300
Job Announcement Number

AG-OGC-2016-0203

Job Overview

Summary

This position is located in the Natural Resources and Environment Division (NRED) of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Department of Agriculture. NRED provides legal counsel, advice and services to the Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service with regard to natural resource and environmental law. The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional legal services to these agencies with regard to mineral and mining law, special use permit administration, and water law.

USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. Our vision is to expand economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production sustainability that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve and conserve our Nation’s natural resources through restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is an independent legal agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel provide legal advice and services to the Secretary of Agriculture and all other officials and agencies of the Department with respect to all USDA programs and activities. The primary purpose of the position is to provide professional legal services to major components of USDA and its agencies within the geographic area of the assigned office.

Pay Scale:
This position will start at the GS-11 level however, the full performance level is a GS-14. Listed below are the salary ranges for each grade level.

GS-11: $64,650 – $84,044
GS-12: $77,490 – $100,736
GS-13: $92,145- $119,794
GS-14: $108,887 – $141,555

Please Note: Applicants must have 52 weeks of time-in-grade at the next lower grade level (or its equivalent) in order to move to the next higher grade level.

Duties

Conducting legal research and advising agency officials and OGC attorneys on complex legal questions, preparing pleadings, motions, briefs and other related documents, determining the nature of action along with the legal issues involved and the most effective course of action and the most advantageous legal strategies.

Advising USDA agency officials and other OGC attorneys on complex legal questions or factual issues and recommending final action on many matters regarding litigation.

Serving as a liaison between the U.S. Attorney’s Offices or Department of Justice and USDA agencies and officials.

Conducting extensive research to ensure any advice is based on a sound understanding of relevant facts and law, anticipating significant foreseeable consequences of advice and recommended actions to ensure that decisions made and actions taken are practical, effective, legally sound and supportable.

Reviewing certain agency reports, documents, and policy statements for legal sufficiency; conducting all legal research related to the above matters; and acting as a legal advisor to the administrative officials of the Department.

Negotiating with highly skilled and knowledgeable opposing counsel while acting within the parameters of delegated authority consistent with statutory authority and agency policy and objectives.

Planning, organizing, and conducting independent activities required in furnishing the legal services assigned.

Performing legal services in areas pertaining to the application of the complex United States mineral laws to various categories of National Forest System lands, the assessment of rights created by mining claims, mineral leases, and mineral sales contracts, the regulation of operations on mining claims, the authorization of mineral leasing and regulation of off-lease access and facilities, the withdrawal of land from the United States mineral laws, the authorization and regulation of oil and gas pipelines, the issuance and administration of discretionary permits authorizing other uses of National Forest System lands, and general administrative law.

Developing expertise in the minerals, special use permit administration, and water law practice areas and providing training to clients as needed.

Drafting of legal opinions, memoranda and regulations related to federal mineral laws and related topics.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel
Travel depends on the needs of the office.

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Cover Letter, Resume and Law School Transcripts are mandatory documents.
Proof of Bar Membership (if admitted) is also a mandatory document.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have demonstrated experience in legal research, and have excellent writing and communication skills, and a strong academic record.

USDA handles a wide array of legal issues impacting all facets of the practice of law with the federal government and programs operated by USDA. Examples include work on commercial matters such as financing and securing loans touching on commercial lending, bankruptcy and foreclosure issues; personnel issues involving claims of discrimination; agriculture matters involving programs operated by USDA; and contract claims involving the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

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.

EDUCATION

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) at time of entry on duty.

Bar Membership: Applicant must currently be either a member, (either active or inactive), in good standing of the bar or be a candidate for admission to the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Selectee must have an active bar license at time of entry on duty.

MORE INFORMATION

• If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS “E-VERIFY” system. Federal law requires the use of E-VERIFY to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
• To be eligible for appointment to this position, the new hire must be cleared to come on board once the results of the fingerprint check, review of the OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and the candidate’s Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) entries have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. This position requires a favorable credit check as part of the background investigation.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of one-year probationary or trial period.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Security Clearance

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Department Of Agriculture

Office of the General Counsel

Contact

Angela Ervin
Phone: 202-239-4528

TDD: (800) 877-8339

Email: angela.ervin@ogc.usda.gov

Address

Office of the General Counsel
1400 Independence Ave., SW RM 2039
Washington, D.C.

United States

Fax: 202-720-5013

Position: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attorney-Advisor (General) (Deadline: Sept. 26, 2016, Fort Worth, TX)

Posted on August 29, 2016 by citizenyang

This appears to be a position for an experienced lawyer, but has among its primary responsibilities environmental law.

Attorney-Adviser (General)

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/448388300/

1 vacancy in the following location:

Fort Worth, TX

Work Schedule is Full Time – Excepted Service Permanent

Opened Friday 8/26/2016(4 day(s) ago)

Closes Monday 9/26/2016(27 day(s) away)

Salary Range

$105,623.00 to $137,313.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade

GS-0905-14/14
Promotion Potential

14
Supervisory Status

No

Job Overview

Summary

Looking for a great place to work? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE or “The Corps”) is one of the best in America! In 2015, USACE ranked #128 out of 500 employers on Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers” list. From this list, the Corps ranked #10 in the government services industry, #6 in the federal government, and #8 in the engineering field. Follow this link for more information about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is an innovative, transformative organization providing engineering solutions to customers worldwide. Working at the Corps as a civilian employee means making a direct contribution to war fighters and their families; supporting overseas contingency operations; developing technology and systems that save the lives of soldiers and civilians; providing disaster relief; and protecting and enhancing the environment and the national economy.

About the Position:
In this position you will serve as an Attorney-Adviser (General) for the Fort Worth District. You will perform duties that may include any or all areas of legal practice in the Office of Counsel.

Who May Apply:

All US Citizens

Duties

Serves as an attorney-adviser for the Fort Worth District. In connection with this, performs duties that may include any or all areas of legal practice in the Office of Counsel, including but not limited to: environmental law, regulatory law, USACE civil works program, fiscal law, civil litigation, ethics, Freedom of Information Act, and Privacy Act, preventive law; and other duties as assigned. Primary areas of practice for the position will be environmental law and civil works.

Travel Required

Not Required

Relocation Authorized

Yes
Moving expenses are authorized will be offered if eligible

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Financial Disclosure is Required
Security Investigation may be required
Provide Bar Member Good Standing Certificate
Provide 3 letters of reference from members of the bar
Provide Transcripts showing degree conferred

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Experience required:

Applicants must have 2 or more years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar commensurate with the duties 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. (NOTE: EXPERIENCE MUST BE DOCUMENTED IN YOUR RESUME).

Your application package will be evaluated to ensure your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education meet the qualification requirements stated in this vacancy announcement. Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant’s background and recency of experience, education clearly reflect you possess the following required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) to successfully perform the duties of this position. The following KSA’s must be addressed in your resume. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating or affect your overall rating.

1. Knowledge, skills and ability regarding federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to compliance with Federal laws and regulations relating to environmental law, and regulatory programs.

2. Knowledge, skills and ability in the law as it applies to providing legal advice on compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to the civil works programs.

3. Knowledge, skills and ability in the following areas of federal law and practice: contract formations, administration and award, reviewing and interpreting contract provisions, federal acquisition regulations, analyzing contract claims, AE professional responsibility determinations, fiscal law, application of the Buy American Act and researching contract law.

4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

5. Ability to function effectively as a counselor and advisor to senior management officials and project delivery teams within the District and to work with federal, state and local governmental entities, as well as private parties.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Applicants for attorney positions must be graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of the applicant’s graduation.

Applicants must be a member in good standing of the bar of a State, territory, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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.

Security Clearance

Not Applicable

Department of the Army

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contact

Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: (000)000-0000

Email: USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL

Address

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
ATTN PECH SWR V
Fort Worth
TX

Position: NOAA, Attorney Advisor (General), Office of General Counsel Pacific Island Section (Deadline: Sept. 6, 2016, Honolulu, HI)

Posted on August 29, 2016 by citizenyang

Attorney Advisor (General), Office of General Counsel Pacific Islands Section

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

1 vacancy – Honolulu, HI

Work Schedule is Excepted Service/Full-time – Permanent

Opened Tuesday 8/23/2016(7 day(s) ago)

Closes Tuesday 9/6/2016(7 day(s) away)

Salary Range

$72,540.00 to $155,876.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade

GS-0905-12/15
Promotion Potential

15
Supervisory Status

No

Job Overview

Summary

An extraordinary opportunity is now available with the NOAA Office of the General Counsel’s Pacific Islands Section, Honolulu, Hawaii. The Pacific Islands Section provides legal advice to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries.) NOAA Fisheries is one of the agency’s largest program offices and is responsible for implementing Federal laws to manage and conserve marine resources. NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Region works with the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (WPFMC) in developing proposals for conserving and managing marine resources and protected marine species in the waters surrounding Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Pacific Remote Island Areas. NOAA Fisheries also works with the WPFMC, the Department of Interior, Department of Defense, the State of Hawaii, and the Pacific Island Territories, in the development of management plans and regulations for the region’s four Marine National Monuments. NOAA Fisheries also provides support to the U.S. Department of State in negotiations involving the South Pacific Tuna Treaty, as well as formulating the U.S. conservation positions at international bodies such as the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. The attorney selected for this position would joining the NOAA GC Office, Pacific Islands Section and would provide legal analysis and advice to the Pacific Islands region, WPFMC, and the Pacific Islands Fishery Science Center, in the development of a wide array of regulations, fishery management plans, policies, and programs. The attorney also would work closely with the U.S. Department of Justice in conducting research and developing litigation strategies in cases filed against NOAA Fisheries in federal court. For more information on the Pacific Islands Region, see:http://www.fpir.noaa.gov

Duties

The attorney selected for this position will have significant responsibilities advising NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Region in its work to conserve and manage living marine resources. Principal duties include: providing legal analysis and written and oral legal advice to NOAA Fisheries, PIFSC, and the WPFMC regarding requirements and responsibilities for managing fisheries, protecting marine species and habitats, and safeguarding the environment under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act, National Historic Preservation Act, South Pacific Tuna Act, and other statutes pertaining to domestic and international fisheries and environmental issues.

The position involves working closely with experienced managers, scientists, and program analysts in, among other things, developing and reviewing regulations, permits, and policies. The position requires interaction with other NOAA GC attorneys, policy makers and technical staff, the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Coast Guard, other Federal, State and U.S. Territorial agencies, members of the regulated community, and public interest organizations. It also involves active participation, in concert with U.S. Department of Justice attorneys, in conducting research and analysis for the development of litigation positions and strategies to defend NOAA Fisheries in cases brought under the above-referenced statutes. The work involves complex and challenging issues on important matters. The position reports to the Chief, Pacific Islands Section, of NOAA’s Office of General Counsel.

Please do not apply to this position through USAJobs. All documentation must be sent to:PacificIslands.vacancy@noaa.govfor further consideration.

NOTE: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Honolulu, HI is 12.05% and is not federally taxed. The COLA is not reflected in the locality salary shown in this vacancy announcement. COLAs are exempt from Federal income taxes; post differentials are not.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel
Position may require overnight domestic or foreign travel.

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Applicant must successfully complete a background security investigation.
Position is in the excepted service
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
Applicant must complete a one-year trial period.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

NOAA seeks attorneys with knowledge of or experience working with federal environmental statutes and conservation laws, as well as laws and regulations governing Federal agencies, including the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to identify and resolve complex legal issues. Applicants also must demonstrate the ability to manage large projects independently, assimilate large amounts of materials quickly, balance a large and diverse workload, and work effectively in a team with other attorneys and support staff.

Significant academic achievement in law school (such as graduation in top third of class, graduation with honors, judicial clerking experience, or participation in moot court or law review) or experience practicing environmental law will be favorably considered. Experience in civil litigation and experience working with Federal, State, and/or Territorial governments on resource conservation programs and issues will also receive favorable consideration.

Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, and be an active member of a state bar or the bar of the District of Columbia.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For more information about the qualifications requirements for this: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-position/standards/0900/general-attorney-series-0905/

Security Clearance

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Department Of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Contact

Octavia Saine
Phone: 202-482-4080

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/448392200/

Address

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of the General Counsel, 14th & Constitution
Suite 78032
Washington
DC
US

Fax: 202-482-4893

Position: NOAA, Attorney Advisor (General), Natural Resources Section (Deadline: Sept. 6, 2016, Saint Petersburg, FL)

Posted on August 29, 2016 by citizenyang

The third similar position at NOAA General Counsel Office, this one in Saint Petersburg, FL.

Attorney Advisor (General), Natural Resources Section

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

1 vacancy – Saint Petersburg, FL

Work Schedule is Excepted Service/Full-time – Permanent

Opened Tuesday 8/23/2016(7 day(s) ago)

Closes Tuesday 9/6/2016(7 day(s) away)

Salary Range

$71,012.00 to $152,593.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade

GS-0905-12/15
Promotion Potential

15
Supervisory Status

No

Job Overview

Summary

The NOAA Office of the General Counsel employs approximately 110 attorneys in the Washington, DC area and in six regional sections. The Office provides legal advice to the NOAA Administrator and NOAA program offices on a wide variety of legal issues including U.S. and international fisheries, marine mammals, endangered and threatened marine species; preservation of coastal areas, marine sanctuaries, and licensing of commercial satellites. NOAA is a premier environmental agency located within the Department of Commerce and employs over 12,000 people nationwide. The agency’s mission is to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources and to understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment to meet the Nation’s economic, social and environmental needs. For more information see www.noaa.gov.

An extraordinary opportunity is now available to be a part of a team of attorneys with the NOAA Office of the General Counsel’s Natural Resources Section in St. Petersburg, FL. The Natural Resources Section provides legal guidance concerning NOAA’s natural resource trustee responsibilities to the Office of Response and Restoration (part of the National Ocean Service) and the Restoration Center (part of the National Marine Fisheries Service). NOAA is a natural resource trustee pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Act (CERCLA), the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA). As a natural resource trustee, NOAA is responsible for assessing injuries to NOAA trust resources caused by the release of hazardous substances, the discharge of oil and/or physical impacts (e.g., vessel groundings in national marine sanctuaries) and seeking compensation from parties responsible for those injuries to natural resources. This area of work is significant to NOAA’s mission of conserving and managing coastal and marine resources to meet the Nation’s environmental needs.

The attorney will be based in St. Petersburg, FL. The NOAA General Counsel’s Office, Natural Resources Section has 16 attorneys and three support staff, located in Gloucester, MA; Silver Spring, MD; St. Petersburg, FL; Seattle, WA; and Long Beach, CA. For more information, see www.gc.noaa.gov.

Duties

Duties include representing NOAA in matters relating to its natural resource trustee responsibilities under CERCLA, OPA, and the NMSA and their implementing regulations and developing damage claims under those authorities. The position involves working with a team of NOAA scientists, natural resource economists and restoration experts to assess the extent of injuries to NOAA trust resources caused by the release of hazardous substances, the discharge of oil and/or physical impacts (within natural marine sanctuaries) and determine the types and amount of restoration necessary to address those injuries. The workload of the attorney may include cases on both coasts of the country, including the Deepwater Horizon oil spill case. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, assisting in the development of injury assessment work and the planning and implementation of restoration projects including review of documents for OPA, CERCLA, NMSA and NEPA compliance; representing NOAA as a legal advisor at trustee meetings; and assisting with assessment study and restoration project specific legal issues such as chain of custody, document preservation requirements, memoranda of understanding, cost documentation, access agreements, easements, etc. The NOAA attorney would work closely with the U.S. Department of Justice, other federal and state natural resource trustees, NGOs, state and industry representatives. The NOAA attorney must take into account U.S. and NOAA policies during the development of the damage claim and the implementation of natural resource restoration. Frequently, overnight travel is required. For more information see www.darrp.noaa.gov.

Please do not apply to this position through USAJobs. All documentation must be sent toGCNaturalResoures.vacancy@noaa.gov for further consideration.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel
Position may require overnight domestic or foreign travel.

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Applicant must successfully complete a background security investigation.
Position is in the excepted service
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
Applicant must complete a one-year trial period.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, and be an active member of a state bar or the bar of the District of Columbia.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Security Clearance

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Department Of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Contact

Octavia Saine
Phone: 202-482-4080

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/448390700/

Address

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of the General Counsel, 14th & Constitution
Suite 78032
Washington
DC
US

Fax: 202-482-4893

Position: NOAA, Attorney Advisor (General), Natural Resources Section (Deadline: Sept. 6, 2016, Silver Spring, MD)

Posted on August 29, 2016 by citizenyang

(This appears to be a similar but distinct position to the one open in Gloucester, MA)

Attorney Advisor (General), Natural Resources Section

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

1 vacancy – Silver Spring, MD

Work Schedule is Excepted Service/Full-time – Permanent

Opened Tuesday 8/23/2016(7 day(s) ago)

Closes Tuesday 9/6/2016(7 day(s) away)

Salary Range

$77,490.00 to $160,300.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade

GS-0905-12/15
Promotion Potential

15
Supervisory Status

No

Job Overview

Summary

An extraordinary opportunity is now available to be a part of a team of attorneys with the NOAA Office of the General Counsel’s Natural Resources Section in Silver Spring, MD. The Natural Resources Section provides legal guidance concerning NOAA’s natural resource trustee responsibilities to the Office of Response and Restoration (part of the National Ocean Service) and the Restoration Center (part of the National Marine Fisheries Service). NOAA is a natural resource trustee pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Act (CERCLA), the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA). As a natural resource trustee, NOAA is responsible for assessing injuries to NOAA trust resources caused by the release of hazardous substances, the discharge of oil and/or physical impacts (e.g., vessel groundings in national marine sanctuaries) and seeking compensation from parties responsible for those injuries to natural resources. This area of work is significant to NOAA’s mission of conserving and managing coastal and marine resources to meet the Nation’s environmental needs.

The attorney will be based in Silver Spring, MD. The NOAA General Counsel’s Office, Natural Resources Section has 16 attorneys and three support staff, located in Gloucester, MA; Silver Spring, MD; St. Petersburg, FL; Seattle, WA; and Long Beach, CA. For more information, see www.gc.noaa.gov.

Duties

Please do not apply to this position through USAJobs. All documentation must be sent toGCNaturalResoures.vacancy@noaa.gov for further consideration.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel
Position may require overnight domestic or foreign travel.

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Applicant must successfully complete a background security investigation.
Position is in the excepted service
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
Applicant must complete a one-year trial period.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, and be an active member of a state bar or the bar of the District of Columbia.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Security Clearance

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Department Of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Contact

Octavia Saine
Phone: 202-482-4080

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/448389100/

Address

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of the General Counsel, 14th & Constitution
Suite 78032
Washington
DC
US

Fax: 202-482-4893

Position: Nat. Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration, Attorney-Advisor (General), Natural Resources Section (Deadline: Sept. 6, 2016, Gloucester, MA)

Posted on August 29, 2016 by citizenyang

Attorney Advisor (General), Natural Resources Section

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

1 vacancy – Gloucester, MA

Work Schedule is Excepted Service/Full-time – Permanent

Opened Tuesday 8/23/2016(7 day(s) ago)

Closes Tuesday 9/6/2016(7 day(s) away)

Salary Range

$77,744.00 to $160,300.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade

GS-0905-12/15
Promotion Potential

15
Supervisory Status

No

Job Overview

Summary

An extraordinary opportunity is now available to be a part of a team of attorneys with the NOAA Office of the General Counsel’s Natural Resources Section in Gloucester, MA. The Natural Resources Section provides legal guidance concerning NOAA’s natural resource trustee responsibilities to the Office of Response and Restoration (part of the National Ocean Service) and the Restoration Center (part of the National Marine Fisheries Service). NOAA is a natural resource trustee pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Act (CERCLA), the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA). As a natural resource trustee, NOAA is responsible for assessing injuries to NOAA trust resources caused by the release of hazardous substances, the discharge of oil and/or physical impacts (e.g., vessel groundings in national marine sanctuaries) and seeking compensation from parties responsible for those injuries to natural resources. This area of work is significant to NOAA’s mission of conserving and managing coastal and marine resources to meet the Nation’s environmental needs.

The attorney will be based in Gloucester, MA. The NOAA General Counsel’s Office, Natural Resources Section has 16 attorneys and three support staff, located in Gloucester, MA; Silver Spring, MD; St. Petersburg, FL; Seattle, WA; and Long Beach, CA. For more information, see www.gc.noaa.gov.

Duties

Please do not apply to this position through USAJobs. All documentation must be sent toGCNaturalResoures.vacancy@noaa.gov for further consideration.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel
Position may require overnight domestic or foreign travel.

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Applicant must successfully complete a background security investigation.
Position is in the excepted service
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
Applicant must complete a one-year trial period.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, and be an active member of a state bar or the bar of the District of Columbia.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Security Clearance

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Department Of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Contact

Octavia Saine
Phone: 202-482-4080

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/447228900/

Address

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of the General Counsel, 14th & Constitution
Suite 78032
Washington
DC
US

Fax: 202-482-4893

Position: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Honor Law Graduate – Legal Intern (Deadline: Sept. 15, 2016, Rockville, MD)

Posted on August 29, 2016 by citizenyang

This position seems to have a title that I am unfamiliar with, but it looks like a new attorney position.

Honor Law Graduate Program – Legal Intern GG-11/12 (FPL GG-14)

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

FEW vacancies – Rockville, MD

Work Schedule is Full Time – Permanent

Opened Monday 8/15/2016(15 day(s) ago)

Closes Thursday 9/15/2016(16 day(s) away)

Salary Range

$84,044.00 to $90,404.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade

GG-0904-11/12
Promotion Potential

14
Supervisory Status

No

Who May Apply

Applications will be accepted from United States citizens.
Control Number

447228900
Job Announcement Number

OGC-2016-0008

Job Overview

Summary