Assistant General Counsel for the Office of Environment

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠The Department of Energy's (DOE), Office of the General Counsel is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to provide executive leadership and direction in overseeing the Office of Environment by providing legal support for DOE's environmental protection, health and safety.

Must meet the minimum education requirements of successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) with a professional law degree (L.L.B or J.D.).

This position has a positive education requirement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) As the Assistant General Counsel for the Office of Environment, you will:

• Supervise and manage legal activities related to the General Counsel's duty to provide comprehensive legal support for DOE's critical environmental protection, health and safety, and nuclear safety programs.
• Provide legal support to DOE's environmental protection programs and offering legal assistance and policy guidance to DOE programs and regulatory offices for planning strategies to implement environmental protection requirements effectively.
• Provide legal review and approval of environmental impact statements (EISs), assessments, and other NEPA documents as requested by Secretarial Program Offices and assists in their preparation.
• Review and assist in the development of DOE environmental protection policies, regulations, and internal activities; reviewing and commenting on NEPA documents and EISs from other agencies; and preparing legal procedures for and representing the Department in public hearings on EISs and NEPA-related matters.
• Serve as a key liaison on legal questions with other federal agencies, such as the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor (DOL), and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, as well as with appropriate state and local authorities.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume must clearly demonstrate that you possess the following technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Experience in both directing and supervising other attorneys in matters involving the legal issues involved in the cleanup of hazardous or radioactive waste pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; the Safe Drinking Water Act; the Endangered Species Act; and in negotiating environmental cleanup and remediation efforts with the Environmental Protection Agency and state regulatory agencies within the framework of the Federal Facility Compliance Act.

TQ 2: Experience in the application of the National Environmental Policy Act; the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act; in managing and conducting the legal review of environmental impact statements and environmental assessments; and in your ability to successfully interact with technical subject matter experts, including scientists and engineers.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.