Deputy Director - Washington D.C., United States - USAJobs

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    Duties

    In conjunction with the Directors, the Deputy Director provides oversight and coordination of the Federal Programs Branch litigation activities and programs. The Deputy Director supervises and directs all aspects of the work of attorneys to include assignment and distribution of work, and reviewing and approving pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the courts, in a substantive litigation area to be determined by the Directors. The Deputy Director analyzes and reviews proposed and pending legislation that may affect the office's areas of expertise. The Deputy Director personally prepares and handles some of the office's high-stakes litigation, arguing major cases in court and conducting negotiations with opposing parties in sensitive situations. Additionally, the incumbent serves as an expert in federal practice litigation and serves as a resource to attorneys throughout the Division and the Department in the planning, briefing, and tactical approaches to the handling of assigned litigation. The Deputy Director works with the Directors and office leadership to provide support and advice to client agency counsel and the Offices of the United States Attorneys concerning federal practice litigation and related policy matters. Finally, the Deputy Director advises and consults with staff on new program orientations or directives and ensures that adequate resources will be available for implementation within the Federal Programs Branch.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment
    • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
    • Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
    • Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
    • You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
    • You may be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
    • You will be required to obtain and maintain a final Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in withdrawal of the job offer or removal.
    • You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
    • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
    • You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

      Qualifications

      As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.

      Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

      We recommend that your application emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of federal practice litigation managed, and your accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

      YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your responses to the MTQs should be submitted in one document that includes separate narrative statements addressing each of the 2 Mandatory Technical Qualifications (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES PER MTQ, 4 PAGES TOTAL).

      MTQ1. Demonstrated legal experience and expertise in federal practice that includes litigation involving significant statutory or constitutional challenges and/or significant federal employment actions.

      MTQ2. Demonstrated experience in overseeing the activities of a legal organization including developing legal strategies in the federal courts, providing sound and timely legal counsel, managing staff, and handling administrative matters in support of a federal practice involving significant statutory or constitutional challenges.

      IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CLEARLY DOCUMENT AND DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ) EVIDENCE BY ADDRESSING EACH OF THE (5) ECQs IN A SEPARATE RESPONSE FOR EACH (not to exceed 2 pages per ECQ, total of 10 pages):

      ECQ1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

      ECQ2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

      ECQ3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

      ECQ4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

      ECQ5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

      Fundamental Competencies: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, and Public Service Motivation. The Fundamental Competencies are crosscutting and should be addressed over the course of each ECQ narratives. It is not necessary for you to address the Fundamental Competencies directly as long as the narrative, in its totality, shows mastery of these competencies on the whole.

      Qualifications include both general management skills and characteristics that are applicable to all SES positions and technical or program responsibilities specific to this position. Applicants must have a substantive general experience that provides a good basic or general knowledge of the principles of organization, management, and administration; and substantive specialized (operating, administrative or managerial) experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to this position.

      Applications without separate narrative statements will not be considered.

      Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.

      Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information.

      Copies of the Office of Personnel Management's "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" may be obtained via the Internet at

      Additional information

      Benefits
      DOJ offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:

      EEO Policy Statement
      The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at:

      As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

      Reasonable Accommodation
      Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

      Legal and Regulatory Guidance
      • Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you.
      • Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL : The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
      • Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
      • False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
      • Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born aft er December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.