POSITION DESCRIPTION general counsel, department of energy OVERVIEW Senate Committee Energy and Natural Resources Agency Mission To ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Position Overview The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice, counsel and support to the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary and program offices throughout the Department of Energy (DOE) to further the Department’s mission. Compensation Level IV $155,500 (5 U.S.C. § 5315) Position Reports to Secretary of Energy and Deputy Secretary of Energy RESPONSIBILITIES Management Scope In fiscal 2015, the Department of Energy had a budget of $27.391 billion. In 2016 DOE had 14,499 nonseasonal full-time permanent employees. Primary Responsibilities Manages the Office of the General Counsel. Represents the department as Counsel before federal, state and other governmental agencies and courts. Provides legal advice, counsel and support to the secretary, the deputy secretary and program offices throughout DOE. Furthers the department’s mission of advancing the national, economic and energy security of the U.S. through scientific and technological innovation and the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. Assures the department operates within compliance of applicable laws and regulations. Performs analytical work for loan programs office analyzing risk to pending loan guarantee applications. Strategic Goals and Priorities [Depends on policy priorities of the administration] REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES Requirements Distinguished legal career of at least a decade Leadership and management experience Must be nimble enough to cover an array of complex legal issues arising from DOE’s wide ranging portfolio
POSITION DESCRIPTION general counsel, department of energy OVERVIEW Senate Committee Energy and Natural Resources Agency Mission To ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Position Overview The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice, counsel and support to the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary and program offices throughout the Department of Energy (DOE) to further the Department’s mission. Compensation Level IV $155,500 (5 U.S.C. § 5315) Position Reports to Secretary of Energy and Deputy Secretary of Energy RESPONSIBILITIES Management Scope In fiscal 2015, the Department of Energy had a budget of $27.391 billion. In 2016 DOE had 14,499 nonseasonal full-time permanent employees. Primary Responsibilities Manages the Office of the General Counsel. Represents the department as Counsel before federal, state and other governmental agencies and courts. Provides legal advice, counsel and support to the secretary, the deputy secretary and program offices throughout DOE. Furthers the department’s mission of advancing the national, economic and energy security of the U.S. through scientific and technological innovation and the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. Assures the department operates within compliance of applicable laws and regulations. Performs analytical work for loan programs office analyzing risk to pending loan guarantee applications. Strategic Goals and Priorities [Depends on policy priorities of the administration] REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES Requirements Distinguished legal career of at least a decade Leadership and management experience Must be nimble enough to cover an array of complex legal issues arising from DOE’s wide ranging portfolio
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