U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · 3 hours ago
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR COMPLIANCE AND FIELD OPERATIONS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is dedicated to saving lives and ensuring safety from hazardous consumer products. As the Assistant Executive Director for Compliance and Field Operations, you will lead teams to manage compliance and enforcement activities, ensuring timely resolution of consumer product hazards and promoting industry compliance with safety requirements.
Product DesignPublic SafetyService Industry
Responsibilities
Managing and coordinating the work of the subordinate Deputy AED and Division Directors
Conducting the Commission’s enforcement, compliance and field operations activities
Conducting case development and administrative litigation to obtain effective and meaningful corrective actions
Providing advice and guidance to regulated industries on how to comply with all CPSC-administered laws and regulations
Promoting industry compliance with existing safety requirements
Reviewing proposed standards and rules with regard to their enforceability
Identifying and acting promptly on safety hazards in consumer products already in distribution
Conducting civil penalty investigations of companies that have committed prohibited acts, including failure to report products that could present possible substantial product hazards
Working closely with the Office of Import Surveillance and the Office of Risk Reduction to advance consumer product safety programs and enforcement
Qualification
Required
U.S Citizenship Required
Appointment to this position may be subject to Commission approval
This is a Public Trust Position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation
One-year probationary period required for initial SES appointment
The selectee will be required to complete a 'Declaration of Federal Employment', (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment
The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES
Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s)
All applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico
In addition to basic requirement and qualifying specialized experience, applicants must have a minimum of five years (ten years preferred) of experience as a practicing attorney (post bar admission)
All applicants are required to provide proof of current, active bar membership/good standing
You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims
All education claimed by applicants will be verified
Preferred
Ten years of experience as a practicing attorney (preferred)
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Life and health insurance
Long Term Care insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account program
Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit subsidies
Fitness center
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Company
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2026-01-07
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