Attorney-Advisor (Senior Counsel)

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠This announcement has been amended to close on 06/29/2026.

These positions are in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of Civil Rights and Adjudication, Environmental Appeals Board Division. About AO.

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. 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 and licensure are not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar and obtain your license before entry on duty.

For information about accreditation requirements, visit Accreditation. You will:

• Advise Judges and draft proposed recommendations.
• Conduct and direct legal research, analysis, and draft decisions and orders of the Environmental Appeals Board.
• Serve as Lead Attorney on Board matters and projects.
• Stay abreast of legal developments and share expertise.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. 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 providing legal advice in environmental and/or administrative law; and adjudicating and/or proposing resolutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Written communication.*
• Oral communication.
• Technical Knowledge (Related to Position).*
• Leadership.*
• Critical Thinking.
• Teamwork.

*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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: Part-Time Experience.