Supervisory Attorney Advisor ( Chief of the Transformation and Engagement Division) Job in Falls Church, VA

Vacancy No. AA-12557173-24-VG Department Executive Office for Immigration Review
Salary $163,964.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/7/2024 Close Date 10/21/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Falls Church, VA


Summary

This position is located in the Office of Policy, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice. Incumbent is a Supervisory Attorney Advisor serving as the Chief, Transformation and Engagement Division (TED) within the Office of Policy.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

As the Supervisory Attorney Advisor, Chief of TED, the incumbent directs the activities of the following Units: Access EOIR, Legal Access Programs, and Recognition & Accreditation. These units include the management of agency stakeholder relations including audio/visual products, a licensure program for non-attorneys to appear before the agency's adjudicators, the provision of information to noncitizens and select family members, and the agency's physical and virtual provision of or facilitation of representation to select populations in immigration court proceedings.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Serves as a legal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Director, OP and other agency leadership, providing opinions on complex legal issues surrounding stakeholder relations, contract work, and research services.
  • Provides expertise and advice on all stakeholder matters, including production of publicly available resources to assist those with business before the agency with preparation and filing of documents.
  • Exercises supervisory and management responsibilities of a diverse staff. Prioritizes and sets deadlines; develops and communicates work expectations; monitors and evaluates completed work and provides feedback and coaching when necessary; develops performance plans and evaluates performance; approves leave; receives and resolves complaints and grievances, and effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases; identifies developmental and training needs of employees.
  • Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through attorney and non-attorney supervisors to ensure the integrity of projects; that projects are within areas of specific responsibilities and completed in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
  • Direct research on questions/situations regarding the impact of agency policy; develops and leads implementation of engagement plans for agency staff and external parties to further support for agency operations, policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Confers and negotiates important legal and policy questions, both routine and complex, pertaining to agency matters, reflecting subject matter expertise of delegated regulatory authority to manage the daily operations of the Recognition & Accreditation Program, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and best practices for language access.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
  • Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
  • A two-year trial period will be required.
  • You must file a Financial Disclosure.
  • Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Supervisory Attorney Advisor ( Chief of the Transformation and Engagement Division) position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
  • Education: Applicants must possess an LL.B. or a J.D. degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.)
AND
  • Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.)
AND
GS-15 Experience: Applicants must have four full years (48 months) of professional legal experience that includes the following:
  • Provide legal expertise and advice on all stakeholder matters, including production of publicly available resources to assist those with business before the agency with preparation and filing of documents;
  • Recommend policies and develop procedures and regulations that implement new or amended legislation;
  • Provide legal and technical assistance to agency leadership with written descriptive and background reports, compilations, surveys, comparisons of laws, statements of policy and other written products on issues of national or international significance, and the operational and administrative functions of the agency AND
  • Exercise personnel management responsibility (e.g. selection, promotion, training, and evaluation) for professional and technical staff organized into specialized divisions.
NOTE: Qualifying experience is calculated only after receipt of J.D. or LL.B.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your assessment questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your Resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MMYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.

Writing Sample: In addition to the above-stated qualifications, applicants must submit a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to author legal documents to be considered for this position. This document cannot exceed 10 (ten pages).

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Translated transcripts are required. For further information, click here.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.

Additional positions maybe filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Midwest Services Branch.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualification requirement, your application will be identified for referral to the hiring manager for further review and consideration. There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veteran's preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g. the DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions.

Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10- point preference must submit Standard From SF-15, Application for 10- Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of the SF-15, which list the types of 10- point preferences and the required supporting document (s). Applicants should note that SF-15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of non-service connected disabilities pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch or Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retirement list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more.)


In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications, we must be able to determine from your application package that you have the education and experience that is required. Applicants who have qualifying experience performed on less than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/21/2024, the closing date of this announcement, which includes:

  1. Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.
  2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire.
  3. A Writing Sample (Not to exceed ten (10) pages).
  4. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:
  • Veterans' Preference documentation (DD-214 (Member 4 copy), dated VA Letter, SF-15)
  • Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
Note: Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your Resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MMYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/21/2024, the closing date of the announcement.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire, which can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12557173.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Midwest Services Branch
Phone
8164265706
Email
EOIR@opm.gov
Address
Office of Policy
5107 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
US
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Next steps

You will be notified of your application status during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status". The process may take up to 6 weeks.

The four points of notification are:

  • Application Received or Application Incomplete
  • Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
  • Eligible (Application Referred) or Ineligible (Application Not referred)
  • Selected or Not Selected
If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.


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