Deputy Director

Clarification from the agency

This job is open to Federal Employees-Competitive Service, Federal Employees - Excepted Service and Senior Executives, in addition to the Public.

The Deputy Director of Federal Programs Branch:

• Consults with the Directors, the DAAG, and the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) on significant matters concerning the Branch. Participates in the formulation of and plan for implementation of new policies, legislation, or organizational changes having an impact on the Branch and the Division. Prepares analysis and policy papers, as needed, given the policy and program concerns of the Directors and the DAAG.
• Analyzes and reviews proposed and pending legislation that may affect the office's areas of expertise. Comments on and makes recommendations to revise, support, or oppose such legislation in formulating the Department's position.
• Either independently or as a team leader, reviews and analyzes the facts pertaining to the case and develops the necessary evidence to support the government's position. In carrying out these duties, the incumbent works closely with others in management and with officials at senior levels of the Department, in client agencies, and in the U.S. Attorneys' Offices. May be called upon to argue major cases of unusual complexity or conduct negotiations with opposing parties in sensitive situations.
• Serves as an expert in laws affecting all functions involving one of three broad litigation areas: (1) domestic policy; (2) personnel & miscellaneous litigation; or (3) security & foreign affairs. Serves as a resource to attorneys throughout the Division and the Department in the planning, briefing, and tactical approaches to the handling litigation within his or her purview. Provides advice and assistance to client agencies and U.S. Attorney's Offices, including through supporting formal and informal training.
• Represents the Branch, the Division, and Department, as applicable, formally or informally, in inter- or intra- agency meetings, task forces, working groups, or committees dealing with issues pertaining to the Branch's expertise and interests.

Conditions of employment

1. You must be a United States Citizen or National.
2. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
3. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
4. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
5. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
6. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
7. 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.
8. 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.

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. The resume-based application should not exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided)

**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.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program 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 Deputy Director of Federal Programs Branch. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

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.

For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application.

MTQ 1. FEDERAL LITIGATION AND COMPLEX LEGAL MATTERS

MTQ 2. EXECUTIVE-LEVEL LITIGATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

MTQ 3. FEDERAL AGENCY, POLICY, AND INTERAGENCY LEGAL EXPERTISE

How you will be evaluated

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

Only experience obtained by the 11:59 pm EST on the closing date (Insert Date) of this announcement will be considered.

Once this announcement closes the following will occur:

1. A review of your resume, clear evidence of the 5 ECQs and MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist.
2. Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.
3. The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.
4. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at DOJ offices.
5. The selectee will receive a tentative offer from the agency however before an agency can appoint a new Senior Executive Service member, The selected individual will be subject further evaluation through a Structured Interview by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) as required by law. OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.

NOTE: You MUST address all MTQs as required above, but do not need to address the ECQs if you:

1. Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;
2. Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
3. Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided in your application.

To a apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Complete Resume that addresses the MTQs and ECQs. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Salary, Grade Level, Status
• Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees)
• Proof of active bar membership
• Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs)
• Other supporting documentation as required.

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