Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals as per the above or with previous Federal Government service.

The incumbent is responsible for leading the Division of Enforcement, one of the eight divisions in the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection. The Division of Enforcement is responsible for prosecuting federal district court cases against businesses engaged in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act or violations of other consumer protection laws or rules, for seeking civil or criminal contempt citations for violators of federal district court orders, and for seeking civil penalties for violations of administrative cease and desist orders.

The incumbent manages a wide range of programs addressing consumer protection including ensuring compliance with federal district court and administrative orders through compliance reviews, civil penalty and civil contempt actions, and criminal contempt referrals; conducting investigations and prosecuting civil actions to stop unfair or deceptive acts or practices; enforcing select consumer protection rules; and managing BCP's regulatory reform program. The incumbent manages a large staff of attorneys, investigators, and support staff engaged in law enforcement activities including complex investigations, federal district court and administrative litigation, rulemaking, workshops, coordination with other federal agencies including the Department of Justice, industry guidance, and policy development. The incumbent also supervises the Criminal Liaison Unit.

The incumbent provides counsel and guidance for staff members on policy questions and matters of legal strategy and reviews the more significant legal documents prepared by the staff (e.g., proposed complaints, recommendations that cases be closed, settlement agreements, motions, proposed findings, and proposed orders) for consistency with agency policy, soundness of judgement, and legal sufficiency. In addition, the incumbent reviews staff recommendations to: initiate investigations, issue civil investigative demands and subpoenas, issue formal complaints for violations, initiate negotiation of consent agreements, initiate rulemaking, close investigations, and file federal district court or administrative charges. The incumbent decides which course of action to pursue based on assessment of relative sufficiency of information provided to support the recommendation.

The incumbent is accountable for ensuring the success of Division cases and programs, which includes obtaining and allocating necessary resources to accomplish goals, consistent with resource and budgetary constraints, as well as dealing with key officials within and outside the agency to gain an understanding of and support for the Division's work. The incumbent sets effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity performance requirements, structures the Division's work to meet these requirements, and implements management and internal control standards. The incumbent monitors and evaluates the Division's progress toward goals through formal and informal means, periodically evaluates and makes appropriate adjustments to such goals, and assesses the Division's overall effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or National.
• You must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
• Background investigation (Public Trust) is required.
• You are subject to serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the Senior Executive Service (SES).
• The individual selected will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge and experience involving the application of the Federal Trade Commission Act and a wide range of statutes and rules, including the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act and the Made in USA Rule.

TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level experience managing all aspects of litigation, including analyzing complex legal issues and questions of litigation strategy, reviewing pleadings and memoranda, and supervising and reviewing the work of attorneys and other staff.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated
knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be assessed for this position based on how effectively your background and experience align with the qualifications outlined above.

This position is being filled through the revised Resume-Based SES Hiring Method - a streamlined approach that simplifies the application process.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Note: If the resume received by an applicant is longer than two pages, the applicant is automatically ineligible for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

*DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Extraneous materials such as a cover letter, letters of recommendation, award certificates, etc., will be discarded and not considered.

1. Vacancy Announcement number: EXEC-20260320-129173-OED-JN

2. RESUME (Mandatory) - All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. If the resume received by an applicant is longer than two pages, the applicant is automatically ineligible for further consideration. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.

2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:

• CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation.

4. Current or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers made to individuals who are currently serving in or have previously served in political positions within the last 5 years. These positions include Presidential appointees with or without Senate confirmation, Schedule A or Schedule C political appointees, appointees serving in a political capacity under an agency-specific authority, and Noncareer SES employees in the Executive Branch. If you are currently a political appointee or have been within the last 5 years, please indicate this in your resume. Serving in a political position WILL NOT eliminate you from consideration.

Veterans' preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service.

REMINDER: Before uploading your required documents, please ensure they are in PDF format and DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.

Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

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