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Law and Policy Section
Washington, District of Columbia
Announcement #: ENRD-20-061-SES
Application Deadline: July 22, 2020
The Law and Policy Section advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) on environmental and policy questions, particularly those that affect multiple sections in the Division. Working with the Office of Legislative Affairs, it coordinates the Division's response to legislative proposals and Congressional requests, prepares for appearances of Division witnesses before Congressional committees, and drafts and analyzes legislative proposals in connection with the Division's work.
The section also assists with coordination of the Division's amicus cases, undertakes other special litigation projects, coordinates the Division's involvement in international legal matters, represents the Division on interagency committees on a variety of issues, and assists the Office of the AAG in developing positions on policy matters related to the work of the Division. For more information about the Environment & Natural Resources Division, visit the Department's web site at: http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd
You will serve as Chief of the Law and Policy Section (LPS). This position oversees a staff of approximately two dozen attorneys and legal support personnel who are responsible for advising the AAG on a variety of legal matters concerning environmental and natural resources issues. You will also assist in the development of ENRD's position on federal regulations, legislation, initiatives, and other matters of interest to the ENRD. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Serves as a consultant to the AAG and Deputy Assistant Attorneys General (DAAG) with respect to all legal cases and matters that fall within the purview of the Section.
- Advises and consults with the AAG and DAAGs, reporting on the status of cases and matters within the Section. Prepares advice with proper regard for timeliness and bases advice on extensive research, pertinent factual and legal analysis, appropriate staff work, recommendations from interested federal agencies, and due regard for considerations of justice as well as the needs and concerns of client agencies and their programs.
- Serves as ENRD's Designated Agency Ethics Official, overseeing the Division's ethics program. Serves as the Division's point of contact for professional responsibility, civil international environmental issues, environmental justice issues, Freedom of Information Act requests, Congressional inquiries, citizen suits, pro Bono and other matters.
- Provides counsel and advice to attorneys responsible for representing the United States in direct negotiations and discussions with senior officials of states, counties, and cities throughout the United States and lawyers and high-level officials from the private sector.
- Serves as a liaison between Department of Justice and decision makers of client agencies. Provides current, relevant information and ample opportunity for client agencies and other appropriate agencies to respond to legal matters affecting them.
- Develops and maintains measures to minimize waste, fraud and abuse of office resources and assets consistent with annual performance plans and written guidelines. Initiates corrective action when violations are discovered.
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