[NukeNet] GAP hiring nuclear attorney; job description here

[Michael Mariotte]

July 15, 2008

 

Dear Friends:

 

Our friends at the Government Accountability Project are seeking to hire
an attorney to work on nuclear power and weapons issues, especially with
whistleblowers. What could be more timely?! Please forward this
announcement to your colleagues and especially to attorneys who may be
interested.

 

Michael Mariotte

Nuclear Information and Resource Service

nirsnet at nirs.org 

 

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: NUCLEAR PROGRAM COUNSEL

 

The Government Accountability Project (GAP) is a non-profit public
interest organization that promotes

government and corporate accountability, openness and transparency,
principally by advancing

protections for employees and others who "blow the whistle" on unlawful
conduct to protect the public

interest. GAP's activities include policy advocacy, litigation,
legislative outreach, media campaigns and

coalition building. Current areas of emphasis include public health and
safety, climate science integrity,

nuclear weapons and power, homeland security, and international
whistleblower policymaking. GAP is a

31-year-old national organization with offices in Washington DC and the
equivalent of 20 full-time staff.

 

GAP is searching for a Nuclear Program Counsel to implement GAP's client
and policy work related to

nuclear weapons and commercial nuclear power safety and security. GAP
has been active for decades in

representing employees of conscience at government nuclear weapons
facilities and commercial nuclear

power plants who have blown the whistle on dangers to public health and
safety. With the growing push

to bring a new generation of nuclear power plants on line, we anticipate
that nuclear plant whistleblowers

will again be on the front lines in ensuring that public safety is not
jeopardized by corporate managers

who put production schedules and profits ahead of quality assurance and
safety requirements.

 

The Nuclear Program Counsel will be responsible for GAP's docket of
nuclear weapons and commercial

nuclear power clients, the investigation of their concerns, and
advancing GAP policy positions on nuclear

matters. The person who holds this position reports to the Nuclear
Program Director.

 

Job Duties

 

Design and implement strategies to protect and assist whistleblowers who
expose:

 

* Dangers to the public related to the research and development,
warehousing, proliferation and

waste disposal associated with nuclear weapons.

* Dangers to the public health and safety related to the licensing,
siting, construction, operation,

waste disposal, and decommissioning of commercial nuclear power plants.

 

In addition the Nuclear Counsel will:

 

* Undertake research, advocacy, and other activities to advance program
goals of protecting

whistleblowers at nuclear weapons labs and facilities, regulatory
agencies, and at commercial

nuclear power facilities.

* Work with and advise whistleblowers regarding their disclosures and
job retention strategies.

* Collaborate with GAP's legal director to develop and undertake
legislative initiatives consistent

with GAP's mission.

* Collaborate with GAP's Climate Science Watch director on issues at the
intersection of climate

security and nuclear power.

* Collaborate with GAP's litigation team on whistleblower suits and
related matters.

* Collaborate with the GAP's communications director to advance
whistleblower disclosures and

policy objectives in the media.

* Participate in public advocacy coalitions to increase the impact of
GAP's objectives of ensuring

the safety of nuclear weapons development, warehousing, proliferation,
and waste disposal, and

in ensuring adequate safety measures over the licensing, siting,
operation, and decommissioning

of commercial nuclear plants, and the disposal of nuclear waste.

* Supervise interns as required.

* Other duties as required.

 

Position Requirements

 

* Law degree and license to practice

* Experience with nuclear weapons and/or commercial nuclear power issues

* Strong familiarity with whistleblower issues

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of
whistleblowers, staff, and activists

* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement advocacy campaigns or
programs

* Demonstrated ability to build effective coalitions and forge consensus

* Excellent writing and public speaking skills

* Ability to pursue strategic objectives in a fast-paced, changing
environment

* Excellent interpersonal and team-play skills

 

Also Desirable for Position:

 

* Legislative experience (as staffer or lobbyist)

 

Salary competitive and will depend upon experience. Benefits include
employer-paid health and dental

coverage and retirement plan.

 

Please submit your application by Friday, August 8, 2008.

 

The Government Accountability Project is an equal opportunity employer,
and encourages minorities and

women to apply. Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary
history by email (with the words

"Nuclear Counsel" in the subject line) to markc at whistleblower.org, or
mail to:

Government Accountability Project

Nuclear Counsel Search

1612 K Street NW, Suite 1100

Washington, DC 20006

202-408-9855 fax

Website: www.whistleblower.org

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