Summary This position is located in Office of the General Counsel. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the agency. The supervisor is Matthew Pociask. This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.. Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead the timely preparation and filing of briefs and other pleadings in the Federal courts on behalf of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the supervision of the General Counsel. Coordinates litigating positions with the Department of Justice. Provides authoritative advice and assistance to the General Counsel. Provides leadership and guidance to attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel assigned to court litigation and in some cases writes pleadings and present oral arguments. Such duties include but are not limited to: Represent NRC in court litigation, including leading the timely filing of briefs and pleadings and appearing at oral arguments and other court hearings. Handles some cases directly and in others reviews and revises filings and arguments prepared by other attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel. Make recommendations on seeking further judicial review of adverse decisions and on whether the NRC should participate as an amicus curiae or intervenor in non-NRC litigation, including matters raising preemption and statutory interpretation issues. Serve as principal point of contact between the Office of the General Counsel and the Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication on agency adjudicatory matters. Provides input, as requested, on draft Commission decisions. Handle requests for depositions, testimony, or documents in non-NRC lawsuits, often in collaboration with other attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel and with the NRC staff. Stay abreast of current judicial developments in administrative and environmental law, and communicates those developments, as appropriate, to colleagues and client offices at NRC. Representing NRC in dealings with the Department of Justice and with other Federal agencies regarding court litigation and coordinating NRC litigating positions with the Department of Justice, in consultation with the General Counsel. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least eight to ten years of specialized experience the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, to qualify for this position you must have specialized experience comparable in complexity and responsibility to the kind of work normally assigned at the GG-15 level in the Federal government or equivalent. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates extensive knowledge and application of legal principles and Federal administrative law, and significant experience in arguing complex cases in Federal courts, including the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Extensive knowledge of general legal principles and Federal administrative law, including judicial decisions, statutes, and regulations. Significant experience writing briefs, and arguing complex cases before Federal Courts, including the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals. Demonstrated advanced oral and written communication skills, with experience in effectively conveying complex legal, technical, programmatic, and policy information to colleagues, senior management officials, and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to serve as an organizational representative and liaison, build collaborative relationships, and achieve cooperation and consensus on high priority matters. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Education You must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D., LL.B., or equivalent degree, and you must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. The NRC is a zero-tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing. A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a waiver is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.
