Director - Washington, United States - Department Of Justice
Description
Summary
The Civil Division of the U.S.
Department of Justice is looking for an individual to serve as a Senior Executive Director in its Federal Programs Branch.
Duties
In conjunction with the other Branch Directors, the Director supervises and directs the work of Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, Special Litigation Counsel, Special Counsel, attorneys and staff.
The Director analyzes and reviews proposed compromise settlements, with authority to reject any offers in compromise and authority to accept offers or settle administratively claims within the Director's scope of delegation authority.
Additionally, the Director advises and consults with staff on new program orientations or directives and ensures that adequate resources will be available for implementation within the Branch.
The incumbent analyzes and reviews proposed and pending legislation which may affect the work of the Branch.The Director provides advice and serves as a consultant to the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, the Assistant Attorney General and other officials within the DOJ and throughout the Executive Branch on matters concerning his/her areas of responsibility.
Finally, the Director makes decisions involving the management of personnel, budget resources, and operational issues of concern to the Branch and ensures that personnel management activities (including the selection, development, assessment, and promotion of employees) are performed in accordance with the provisions of Merit Promotion and Equal Opportunity.