EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEYS (GS-0905-13/14/15)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CRIMINAL DIVISION
GANG SQUAD
WASHINGTON, DC
Vacancy Number: 08-CRM-DSS-011
About the Office: The mission of the Gang Squad is to enhance the security of our Nation’s citizens and borders by enforcing federal criminal laws relating to gangs. Gang Squad attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal organizations including national and international organizations that present particular threats to national security. Gang Squad plays a leading role in developing, supporting and implementing the Department’s anti-gang efforts and Project Safe Neighborhoods, the Administration’s gun and gang violence reduction initiative. The Gang Squad is significantly involved in national and international policy initiatives and legislation involving violent crime. Attorneys in the Gang Squad may also oversee complex and multi-district cases, and provide legal advice to federal prosecutors in United States Attorneys Offices.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: Seeking one experienced attorney to support the work of the Division, particularly the Department’s anti-gang prosecution initiatives. Work expected to include: development and implementation of strategies to attack the most significant national and international gangs; prosecuting select cases of national importance; formulating policy, including legislation; assisting and coordinating with USAOs on legal issues and multi-district cases; and working with other agencies and other countries to develop and implement effective and coordinated prevention and enforcement strategies.
Qualifications: Strong academic credentials, federal criminal litigation experience, strong advocacy and legal writing skills, sound judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Upon accepting an offer of employment, applicants must make a three-year commitment to the Criminal Division.
Required qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least three years post J.D. experience. Applicants must be an active member of the bar in good standing.
Preferred qualifications: Expertise in the gang, violent crime, and/or organized crime fields preferred. Policy experience, particularly experience directing and implementing comprehensive national-scale or international policy initiatives similarly preferred. Language abilities, particularly Spanish, helpful.
Travel: Domestic and International travel is required.
Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level within the following pay ranges: GS-13: $82,961-$107,854 per annum GS-14: $98,033-$127,442 per annum GS-15: $115,317-$149,000 per annum. For complete salary scale, See OPM's Web page at http://www.opm.gov/oca/07tables/pdf/DCB.pdf.
Location: Washington, DC
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants may choose one of three job application procedures. You may:
(1) submit Optional Form (OF) 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment;
(2) a resume; or
(3) Standard Form 171, Application for Federal Employment.
(4) For additional information, please call (202) 514-1103
In addition, you are encouraged to submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), and, if you are a current or recent Federal employee, you must submit a performance appraisal issued within the past 12 months, or if none exists, a statement to that effect and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
This announcement is open until filled and has a cut-off of the 30th of every month.
Preference is to receive an application via e-mail at gang.squad.resumes@usdoj.gov or faxed to (202) 307-3944.
Send mailed applications to:
Department of Justice/Criminal Division
Attn: P. Kevin Carwile, Chief, Gang Squad
Main Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Room 7637, Washington, DC 20535
Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html
Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and the persons selected will therefore be required to pass a drug test to screen for illegal drug use prior to final approval. Employment is also contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation adjudicated by the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced.