U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
OFFICE OF LEGAL PROGRAMS AND POLICY STAFF
ATTORNEY-ADVISOR, GS-0905-15
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 09-EOUSA-51
About the Office: The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is the Justice Department headquarters component for the 94 U.S. Attorneys Offices. Your office will be located in the Bicentennial Building at 600 E Street between 6th and 7th Street, NW. This location is ideally situated close to the-Archives/Navy Memorial & Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro. We are a short walk to museums on and around the Mall, and there are numerous restaurants and shops in the immediate area. Additionally, we offer employee-centered work life programs, as well as participation in the transit subsidy program. EOUSA was rated in the top 16 of 246 agencies and deemed a best place to work.
The Office of Legal Programs and Policy supports the United States Attorneys' Offices by administering programs and providing policy guidance and support for long-term and ongoing issues. As part of the Office of Legal Programs and Policy, the Legal Programs Staff provides support in the areas of affirmative civil enforcement, appellate issues, health care fraud, asset forfeiture, bankruptcy, bankruptcy fraud, civil defensive issues, domestic violence, electronic case filing, and environment. The Legal Programs Staff publishes newsletters and moderates discussion groups for USAOs on bankruptcy, health care fraud, and other areas.
The Office of Legal Program and Policy provides staffing and accountability in programs, and assists in the articulation, development, and promulgation of policy which comports with the overall goals of the USAOs, EOUSA and other components of the Department of Justice. We serve as a liaison between other components of the Department and the USAOs, and between the headquarters of other governmental organizations and the USAOs concerning issues related to the Legal Programs and Policy areas.
Responsibilities: The incumbent serves as an Assistant Director, Legal Programs Staff, with primary responsibility for planning, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing all activities of the staff. The incumbent is responsible for interpreting policies, defining objectives and making authoritative decisions which establish policies, precedents, and /or resolve technical and legal problems within the organization. As the Assistant Director of the Legal Programs Staff, the incumbent, exercises a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over a staff of senior attorney advisors and support staff responsible for carrying out the functions of the office.
Who may apply: All United States Citizens.
Qualifications: Required qualifications: The successful candidate also can demonstrate sound judgment; good interpersonal skills; and a strong work ethic. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 4 years post-J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. Moreover, detailed knowledge of the mission, organization, statutory obligations, functions, procedures, practices, and priorities of the Department, EOUSA, and the USAOs, especially in assigned program areas, is desirable.
Evaluation Method: Qualified applicants may be further evaluated to determine those who are best qualified. Applicants must submit a writing sample.
Salary: GS-15 $120,830.00 - $153,200.00 per year (including locality pay).
Travel: Occasional travel will be required.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Submission Process and Deadline Date: Open: 8/10/2009 Close: 8/28/2009
Applicants must submit:
1) a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience),
2) a detailed resume or OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment) and information about applying for Federal job are available from the USAJOBS information system through the website at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/forms.htm,
3) your most recent SF-50, and current performance appraisal, if applicable
4) writing sample, to:Chartara Floyd
U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for United States Attorneys
Office of Administration/H.R. Division
600 E Street NW, Rm. 8300
Washington, D.C. 20530
Fax #: (202) 514-7463
Application materials must be RECEIVED by 11:59 p.m. of the closing date (Eastern Standard Time). Application materials may be faxed to (202) 514-7463. No telephone calls please. Applications submitted using government postage or internal Federal government mail systems will not be considered. Please note that mail coming through our mail system can be delayed due to security screening and will not be accepted after the closing date, faxing your resume to our dedicated fax number is encouraged. Emails will not be considered. No telephone calls please.
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. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. 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 on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys’ Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
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