USAJOBS · 21 hours ago
Deputy Director (EAL)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $152K/yrThe U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a Deputy Director for the Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch. This role involves supervising attorneys, advising leadership on litigation and policy, and ensuring resources are available for case teams.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervises and directs all Section attorneys and staff assigned to investigate, develop, and litigate civil affirmative cases referred to the Department by federal agency partners involved in protecting consumers
Advises the Branch Director, Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG), the Assistant Attorney General (AAG), and other DOJ leadership regarding litigation, policy, legislation, and administrative issues within the Branch's purview
Works closely with case teams on all aspects of case strategy and planning, including reviewing and approving written pleading and briefs, mooting trial presentations and oral arguments, and advising on trial presentation and strategy
Works closely with Division and Branch leadership to ensure that adequate resources are available to support case teams and program initiatives
Represents EAL at Department and interagency committees and tasks forces, conferences and meetings with consumer and industry groups
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
You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered
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 civil affirmative litigation related to lawsuits against states, municipalities, and private entities that interfere with or obstruct federal policies, involving matters such as public benefits, immigration, energy independence, and agricultural standards, and violations against the Supremacy Clause
MTQ2. Demonstrated significant experience in planning and oversight of the activities of a legal organization, including developing legal strategies to be utilized in U.S. courts and providing sound and timely 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.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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