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Learn more about this agency03/21/2023 to 04/04/2023
$136,908 - $177,978 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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23-EOUSA-11882846
713987700
Current Federal employees in permanent excepted service positions in the Department of Justice (status candidates), including well-qualified surplus and displaced DOJ employees (CTAP) in the local commuting area. Merit Promotion/Internal Employees/Agency Employees Only.
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team at the Office of Legal Education (OLE) and serve as what is operationally known as the Deputy Chief Learning Officer, responsible for managing and supervising Attorney Advisors across a variety of different program areas. OLE's mission is to promote justice through training, educating, and developing Department of Justice (DOJ) personnel and the broader government legal community in legal, legal support, and administrative skills. OLE provides substantive support for the planning, delivery, operation, and evaluation of training programs for EOUSA, the Department of Justice and other Federal agencies. The NAC is located on the campus of the University of South Carolina (UofSC) in Columbia, SC.
The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor and senior legal advisor for the Office of Legal Education. If selected for this position, some of your duties will include:
- Providing technical and administrative supervision to Attorney Advisors in different program areas.
- Providing expert guidance and advice to the Chief Learning Officer on decisions affecting program administration, strategy, budget formulation and execution, and other administrative matters.
- Providing expert legal advice, guidance, and recommendations on OLE activities, operations, and matters relative to legal education and
training programs, initiatives, and ongoing development/ continuing education of AUSAs.
- Performing professional legal analysis of legal programs and issues relative to the curriculum designed for the professional development and education of department attorneys.
- Providing advice and guidance to other attorneys throughout EOUSA and making significant contributions in the formulation of EOUSA policies and administration of OLE policies and programs.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorize.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
-Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
-Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time)(cover letter optional).
-Required if you are a current or former Federal employee: a recent copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL); AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. Please note your SF-50 must include your FPL in the remark section (e.g., appointment, reassignment, promotion actions), pay adjustments and awards do not include this information so they are not acceptable.
-Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility) for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/04/2023 to receive consideration.
1. 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.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, 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.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11882846
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contactNadia Williams at (202) 252-5336 or nadia.williams@usdoj.gov as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process.
You must specify in your questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation, to include a credit check, and drug test by urinalysis. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/713987700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 employees, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.
The Office of Legal Education is located at the National Advocacy Center (NAC). The NAC is situated in the heart of downtown Columbia, on the campus of the University of South Carolina (USC).
