About this role

Applicants must possess a J.D. (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants must have a minimum of five years post-J.D. litigation experience that includes significant federal litigation experience or substantive familiarity with the Administrative Procedure Act and pollution control statutes within the Section's jurisdiction. The ideal candidate will have significant federal appellate litigation experience including the defense of agency actions under the Administrative Procedure Act; superior writing and editing skills; a working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, other pollution control statutes, the Administrative Procedure Act, and other administrative law issues; familiarity with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure; the ability to mentor and manage attorneys to produce high-quality work under tight time frames; the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with EPA and other client agencies, other DOJ components, and opposing counsel; and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Experience leading attorneys in appellate litigation and experience with D.C. Circuit litigation are highly desirable. The possible salary range for Washington D.C.: GS-15 (USD 169,279 - USD 197,200) The possible salary range for Denver, CO.: GS-15 (USD 164,956 - USD 197,200) YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement if you are using experience to meet all or part of the qualification requirements.

Please ensure that your resume includes the month and year that you began and ended each position held or that position will not be credited toward meeting the experience requirement. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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