Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Attorney Advisor

Department of Transportation

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Pay
$85,447 per year – $197,200 per year
Application deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Job level
GS-11 to GS-15
Schedule
Full Time
Work style
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About this job

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Chief Counsel is seeking dynamic individuals to serve in permanent positions as Attorney-Advisors at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Our attorneys experience a broad range of assignments providing legal support to PHMSA's mission to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives.

How to apply

PLEASE NOTE: Follow the instructions below in order to apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, proof of bar membership, and a writing sample via email to PHMSA.Attorney.Jobs@dot.gov. Please indicate whether you are applying to the Pipeline Safety Law Division, the Hazardous Materials Safety Law Division, Regulatory Affairs Law Division, General Law Division or all positions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at Transjobs@dot.gov.

Source and verification

Announcement PHMSA.PHC-2026-0004 is linked to its official USAJOBS record. USGovtJob is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Confirm details in the official announcement.

Last updated Nov 14, 2026. State codes in this announcement: IA.

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