Experienced Environmental Lawyer - Wisconsin

The Forest County Potawatomi Community’s Attorney General Office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced environmental attorney with eight or more years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess a broad range of experience in tribal, federal and state environmental laws, as well as experience in energy-related projects.

Qualified candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Wisconsin. 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé to Deputy Attorney General Jo Swamp via U.S. Mail (Forest County Potawatomi Community, 313 North 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233) or E-Mail (jo.swamp@fcpotawatomi-nsn.gov).

USDA Office of the Inspector General - Attorney Advisor

Direct link to the job announcement at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/375597500

Job Title:Attorney - Advisor

Department:Department Of Agriculture

Agency:Office of the Inspector General

Job Announcement Number:MP-14-1156476-ALR

SALARY RANGE:	$75,621.00 to $116,901.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, August 5, 2014 to Monday, August 11, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0905-12/13
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	United States Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Top Secret
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

Our work affects Every American...

OIG exists as a statutorily created independent and objective unit within USDA, the purpose of which is to conduct audits and investigations; provide leadership and coordination to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and prevent fraud in USDA's programs and operations; and keep the Secretary and the Congress informed as to deficiencies in such programs and operations. USDA's mission is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. OIG provides oversight of USDA’s programs and operations.

This position is located in the Legal Staff, Immediate Office of Inspector General (OIG), which is responsible for providing OIG management and staff with legal advice, counsel, and representation in order for OIG to to carry out its statutory responsibilities under the Inspector General Act, regarding overseeing USDA’s programs and operations. The position functions as an Attorney, rendering legal opinions and policy advice on broad criminal, civil, and administrative law issues and areas (e.g. the IG Act as amended, criminal procedure and asset forfeiture, appropriations law, federal ethics requirements) as well as assisting in representing OIG in individual cases (e.g. defensive litigation, subpoena enforcement actions, and personnel or employment litigation in various fora). The incumbent participates in developing OIG policy and procedural guidance governing a range of legal issues and practices, incorporating significant developments in law and legislation, including recent court decisions. The incumbent also provides legal analysis, advice, and counsel to OIG officials concerning sometimes complex, controversial, or sensitive problems or matters in connection with OIG operations.