Chief Counsel
What you'd do
This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy. As an Attorney-Adviser (General), you will serve as Chief Counsel and Chief Legal Adviser to the Project Manager of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Project Management Office (SPRPMO) in the formulation and execution of legal policies and decisions regarding the management, operation, and construction of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
Major duties
We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy Serves as the chief legal expert for the SPR and is responsible for performing specialized professional legal work of exceptional difficulty, responsibility, and significance in negotiating, preparing, reviewing, and administering major contractual instruments. Serves as the primary legal expert concerning the acquisition of pipeline rights of way and other necessary real property interests, including, but not limited to, condemnation actions. Serves as the primary legal expert concerning sales, property, or oil truces that affect the SPR and its contractors. Prepares or reviews a wide variety of complex, and often novel, contractual instruments, including operating contracts, cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-plus-award-fee contracts, architect-engineer contracts, construction contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, fixed-price contracts, and other types of instruments for a wide variety of goods and services. Analyzes the facts of the case; extensively researches or reviews the statutes, case law, and administrative decisions. Provides legal opinion and counsel.
What you need to qualify
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: All applicants MUST: Meet the minimum education requirements of successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) with a professional law degree (J.D.); AND Must be a current, active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-15 Qualifications: An ideal applicant for this position has specialized experience performing professional legal work of exceptional difficulty, responsibility, and significance in negotiating, preparing, reviewing, and administering major contractual instruments in reference to strategic petroleum reserves. Serve as a primary legal expert concerning the acquisition of pipeline rights or ways and other necessary real property interest and the acquisition of crude oil or other products under the strategic petroleum reserves rim. Review major prime contracts terms and conditions applied to subcontractors and vendors to determine legal sufficiency and to protect the interests of the Government. "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.
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