USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago
Deputy Director (RECA)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $226K/yrThe U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a Senior Executive Service Deputy Director for its Torts Branch, overseeing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program. The role involves significant executive leadership and management responsibilities, including handling complex claims and directing staff in the program's operations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Personally handling difficult and precedent-setting claims of unusual complexity
Supervising and directing the work of attorneys, claims examiners, support staff, and contractors in all phases of the program's operations and related administrative matters
Advising and participating with the Director in the establishment of program policy, as well as advising and consulting with staff on new Act-derived directions
Preparing and analyzing policy papers for the highest-level officials in the Division, as well as participating in the formulation of and plan for implementation of new legislation impacting CSTL and the Division
Providing input to management offices for budget requests ensuring RECA Staff has sufficient resources to meet its responsibilities
Serving as a resource to attorneys throughout the Division in planning, briefing and strategically handling specialized tort compensation programs, as well as implementing other nationwide tort reform programs. Providing advice and assistance to stakeholders
Qualification
Required
The incumbent 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 or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
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 31st, 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 will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed
You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date on 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
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
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume
ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people
ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades
ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality
ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture
ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors
MTQ1. Demonstrated significant legal experience and expertise in compensation programs which serve as an alternative to traditional torts litigation, particularly in managing and handling a variety of complex claims in accordance with statutory and regulatory criteria
MTQ2. Demonstrated significant experience in planning and oversight of the activities of a legal organization, including developing legal strategies to be utilized in processing and evaluating a large volume of claims and providing sound and timely program advice and legal counsel at the highest levels
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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