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Summary This is a Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The Office of the Under Secretary (UNSEC), Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Alaska Section with one (1) vacancy located in Juneau, AK. Responsibilities As an Attorney-Advisor in the NOAA Office of the General Counsel, Alaska Section: You will work closely with experienced biologists and fishery managers in developing, reviewing, and defending regulations, permits, and policies relating to the management and conservation of marine resources. This position requires interaction with other NOAA General Counsel Office attorneys, scientists, policy makers and technical staff, 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 Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other similar laws. The work involves researching and analyzing complex and challenging issues under these laws, and other laws relating to federal operations such as the Freedom of Information Act. The position is located in Juneau, Alaska (Dzánti K'ihéeni), the U.S.'s second largest capital city by land area. Abutting Gastineau Channel to the west and surrounded by the Tongass National Forest (the U.S.'s largest National Forest), Juneau offers a plethora of recreational opportunities: sea-kayaking, skiing, biking, hiking, camping, climbing, mountaineering, rafting, fishing, bird watching, kiteboarding, paragliding, golf, disc golf, hockey, and Alaskan curling. It also boasts a city and state museum, and is home to Alaska's only professional theater, Perseverance Theater. And if those attributes haven't sparked your dormant vocational-avocational wanderlust, Juneau hosts the week-long Alaska Folk Festival every spring and Juneau Jazz and Classics every summer. The attorney(s) will be hired at the GS-12 through GS-15 grade levels, depending on experience. The promotion potential for this position is GS-15 level. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of employment: The incumbent is required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450), within 30 days after entrance-on-duty date, and annually thereafter. This position is designated as Position Sensitivity 5, Moderate Risk, and is subject to all requirements applicable to that designation. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Key Requirements: Position is in excepted service. Payment of relocation/recruitment expenses or incentives is not authorized. Applicants must successfully complete a background security investigation. Applicants must be suitable for Federal employment. Applicant must be a US citizen or National to apply for this position. Applicants must complete a 2 year trial period. Applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) This position is in the bargaining unit. A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Qualifications This position has positive education requirements. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement: Applicants must be law school graduates with LL.B. or J.D. degrees. (Copy of Transcripts MUST be provided with your application package to receive further consideration.) AND Applicants must be an active member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar. (Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing is required prior to receiving a job offer. Failure to provide your certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing will result in lost consideration.) 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.Specialized Experience for all grades: NOAA seeks attorneys with a comprehensive knowledge of Federal environmental statutes and conservation laws, as well as laws and regulations related to the implementation and oversight of large-scale natural resource restoration projects. 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 top 20% class ranking, graduation with honors, judicial clerking experience, or participation in moot court or law review) or experience practicing environmental law will be favorably considered. The career ladder for attorney positions in OGC is generally GS-12 to GS-15. Applicants may be hired at any of the grades shown in this announcement, commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. You are encouraged to identify the grade level(s) or salary for which you wish to be considered. The minimum qualifications for hiring at each grade level (or equivalent) are as follows: To qualify at the GS-12 level: Holds a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school; and Must be an active member in good standing of a State bar, the bar of the District of Columbia, the bar of a U.S. territory, or the bar of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. To qualify at the GS-13 level: Holds a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school; Must be an active member in good standing of a State bar, the bar of the District of Columbia, the bar of a U.S. territory, or the bar of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and- Possess a minimum of twenty four months of relevant legal experience. To qualify at the GS-14 level: Holds a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school; Must be an active member in good standing of a State bar, the bar of the District of Columbia, the bar of a U.S. territory, or the bar of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and- Possess a minimum of three years relevant legal experience. To qualify at the GS-15 level: Holds a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school; Must be an active member in good standing of a State bar, the bar of the District of Columbia, the bar of a U.S. territory, or the bar of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and- Possess a minimum of four years relevant legal experience. Education Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package. Note: Your law school transcript is used to verify successful completion of a degree, or college course work. An official law school transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation by the closing date of the announcement will result in lost consideration. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation. Additional Information Salary Ranges: GS-12: $98,232-$127,698 GS-13: $116,811-$151,858 GS-14: $138,035-$179,448 GS-15: $162,365-$191,900 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Juneau, Alaska is 1.69% 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. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. NOAA places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.