Summary This position is part of the WAPA Headquarters. As a Attorney-Adviser (General), you will be you will primarily practice Federal Administrative Law and report directly to the Administrative Law Attorney Supervisor. **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at Lakewood, Colorado.** Responsibilities As an Attorney-Adviser (General), some of your duties will include: Primarily represents a particular WAPA program office or region in matters of Federal Administrative Law. Reviews documents drafted by program and regional offices for legal sufficiency. Offers advice, opinions, and recommendations to all levels of WAPA management and supports leadership and staff. Represents WAPA as lead Attorney-Adviser in legal proceedings before administrative bodies such as the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, Federal Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Represents the agency in public information and comment forums as either a moderator or as a panel member during which the agency's position or policies are presented in a format consistent with the Administrative Procedures Act. Assists attorneys who represent WAPA in legal proceedings before administrative bodies such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. A trial period of up to 2 years for the purpose of assessing the ability of an individual to adequately perform in an attorney position will be established for appointments under these authorities. Previous Federal experience in like positions MAY count toward the completion of this requirement. Admission to the State Bar in any state within the U.S. or the District of Columbia is required. You must submit written documentation that you are a current member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or your application will not be considered. Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450), upon entering the position and annually. Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements. Attorney-Advisor must be flexible and able to rotate area or representation between and among the various programs regional offices as needed. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The experience need not have been in the federal government. NOTE. Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience as a practicing attorney in any of the following duty areas: Federal Administrative Law, including finance law, environmental law, property law, personnel law, labor law, and procurement law is preferred. To qualify for the GS-13: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of professional attorney legal experience and hold active Bar membership in good standing of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States, meet the educational requirements that clearly indicate the ability to independently perform complex legal work; AND have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience includes all the following: Providing recommendations on questions of law and policy for endorsement by the supervisor. Preparing evidence and determining its value and completeness, preparing briefs, pleadings, exhibits, interviewing and deposes witnesses, engaging in discovery for administrative trials and hearings. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The majority of the work will be in an office setting, but the Attorney-Adviser must be able to travel. The position requires the ability to handle high levels of stress due to the adversarial nature of the position; handle situations in which quick thinking is required with no prior preparation; and work lengthy hours when a trial or hearing situation requires it. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting. Education Applicants must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; OR Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts AND a copy of your BAR membership. Failure to do so will result in your being removed from consideration. (A copy of your formal transcripts will be needed prior to a formal job offer is rendered). Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the DOE Workplace Flexibilities policy. New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. A trial period of up to 2 years for the purpose of assessing the ability of an individual to adequately perform in an attorney position will be established for appointments under these authorities. Previous Federal experience in like positions MAY count toward the completion of this requirement. Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates. The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. EEO Policy: https://www.energy.gov/justice/eeo-complaint-process Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://https://www.energy.gov/hc/department-energy-reasonable-accommodation-program Veterans Information: https://https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.