Attorney

Job ID: 517948 Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Attorney - 517948

Organization: Office of General Counsel

Department: Business Law & Litigation

Work Location: Chattanooga or Knoxville, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: MM/DD/YEAR

Posting Close: MM/DD/YEAR at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience advising on environmental matters and environmental compliance with strong academic background and analytical skills. Legal experience in state and/or federal environmental regulations (e.g., NEPA and natural, cultural, and biologicial resources) is highly preferred.

POSITION PURPOSE

Participates in reviewing and planning tasks involved with functional area assigned and carrying out a series of legal tasks. Supports TVA’s business goals and TVA’s strategic initiatives to achieve those goals.

Prinicipal Accountabilities

- Provides legal and factual responses on more complex legal issues.

- Assignments are given in terms of specific objectives. Follows precedent approaches and proceeds independently. Work on non-standardized or more complex problems and approaches is reviewed.

- Assignments are given in terms of specific objectives; work is reviewed upon completion. Guidance is available throughout the assignments. Alternative courses of action are generally discussed with supervisor before implementation or passing on to line organizations.

- May represent TVA in administrative hearings, take depositions, conduct or assist in trial of more complicated litigation.

- Stays abreast of legal developments in assigned areas.

- Performs with knowledge of the background, principles, concepts, & cases applicable to assigned area of law. Work typically involves factual information. Incumbents are still acquiring the tools of their profession and proficiency in their application and are beginning to develop expertise in one or more specialized fields.

Minimum Requirements

Education – The position requires a law degree.

Experience - Multiple years experience as a practicing attorney with knowledge and experience in the subject or functional areas assigned. Certification/License, etc— An active license to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities— The incumbent must have strong academic credentials, analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

- Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.