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The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) provides executive and administrative support for the 93 United States Attorneys located throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U. S. Virgin Islands. Such support includes legal education, administrative oversight, technical support, and the creation of uniform policies, among other responsibilities. EOUSA was created on April 6, 1953, by Attorney General Order No. 8-53.

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Open & closing dates

08/29/2023 to 09/29/2023
Salary

$141,022 - $212,100 per year
Pay scale & grade

ES 00
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent -
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Senior Executive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

National security
Announcement number

23-EOUSA-ERG-12106724-SES
Control number

746122400

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens, Senior Executive Service, and those Federal Employees in an Excepted or Competitive Service Status.

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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.

As Director, Executive Office for United States Attorneys, you will be responsible for providing policy liaison and support between the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General and the United States Attorneys; coordination of policy development and activity between the headquarters' divisions and the United States Attorneys; and executive assistance and supervision of the United States Attorneys. More specifically you will:

Provide general executive assistance and supervision to the U.S. Attorney's Offices (USAOs).
Oversee the evaluation of the performance of USAOs, including making appropriate reports and inspections and taking corrective action where indicated.
Supervise the provision of training to USAO personnel (including prosecutors, civil litigators, eLitigation specialists, and support staff) through the supervision of the Office of Legal Education and the issuance of written guidance.
Provide support to the Deputy Attorney General regarding United States Attorney appointments.
Provide the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys (AGAC) with such assistance and funds as necessary to carry out AGAC's responsibilities.
Supervise the provision of legal advice and opinions to USAOs in the areas of recusals, cross-designations, outside activities, representation, allegations of misconduct, adverse actions, grievances, labor relations, and ethical and conflict-of-interest questions.
Supervise the provision of administrative and management oversight to USAOs in the areas of facilities management, support service programs, security programs, litigation support, information technology, cybersecurity, and victim/witness assistance.
Establish policy and procedures for the satisfaction, collection, or recovery of criminal fines, special assessments, penalties, interest, bail bond forfeitures, restitution, and court costs in criminal cases consistent with 28 CFR 0.171.
Other duties necessary to carry out the mission and functions of EOUSA.

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Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment:

You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
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.
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 for this position is RESUME ONLY. You should address the Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications within the context of a 7-page resume. Any information submitted in excess of 7 pages WILL NOT be considered. We strongly encourage you to submit a resume that is tailored specifically for this position to ensure it includes relevant examples of how you possess the technical qualifications and the five Executive Core Qualifications. Your resume should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed (e.g., budget, type/# of staff supervised) and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)

OPM has identified five ECQs. The ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. The ECQs are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service and are used in selection, performance management, and leadership development for management and executive positions. Your resume must demonstrate evidence of all 5 ECQs below through your work experience.

ECQ1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information. http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Copies of the Office of Personnel Management's "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.

Note: If selected for the position, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs for submission and certification by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you will not need to draft the ECQs.

Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ)

MTQs refer to the mandatory skills you must have to qualify for a high position. In addition to the ECQs, your resume must demonstrate evidence that you possess the necessary technical skillset for this position. The MTQs for this position are:

MTQ 1 - Demonstrated experience in senior management roles that contributes to effective strategic planning, policy development, and execution of major new policies, programs, and/or initiatives.
MTQ 2 - Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with prosecutors, policymakers, and other stakeholders whose mission is to uphold the rule of law.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, have at least 5 years of relevant post-J.D. experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing in a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

IMPORTANT: Applicants are responsible for citing J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar membership, and dates) on their respective resumes.

Additional information

EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download.

Reasonable Accommodation
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.

Legal and Regulatory Guidance

Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you.
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

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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.

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

Only experience obtained by the 11:59pm EST on the closing date (09/29/2023) of this announcement will be considered.

Once this announcement closes the following will occur:

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist.
Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.
The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.
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.
The selected individual will be further evaluated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as required by law. OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the OPM, you will not need to be further evaluated upon selection.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume:
You must submit a resume that demonstrates you possess the ECQs and MTQs required for this position. Your work experience must be demonstrated within the context of a 7-page resume. Each job entry must include the following information:
- Official position title.
- Employer name and contact information.
- Start and end dates (including month and year).
- A detailed list of duties & accomplishments for each job entry.
- Your highest grade/step or salary achieved.
- The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time).
- If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder, as this will ensure you're including everything that is required.
2. Law School Transcripts:
- You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award.
- Your transcript must come from a nationally-accredited educational institution recognized by the Department of Education and accredited by the American Bar Association.
- If submitting a foreign transcript, you must have the transcript reviewed by an approved foreign education review organization recognized by the Department of Education.
- Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection, these may prevent our application system from accepting and processing the document.
3. Proof of Active Bar in Good Standing: Applicants must demonstrate active membership of a bar in good standing in a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Proof of active bar membership can be a printout from a bar association, scanned copies or membership cards, letters of good standing, etc.)

4. Recent SF-50 or equivalent document that shows Official Title, Grade Level, Status and (for current or former federal employees and for those currently serving in a career SES position or reinstatement eligible)

5. Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees)

6. Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs)
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

Failure to submit a complete application (resume and all supporting documents) by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/29/2023 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing application information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

If more than one resume is received, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status 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.

Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

Agency contact information

Luis Figueroa

Phone

(202) 532-5022

Email

Luis.A.Figueroa@usdoj.gov

Address

Executive Office for United States Attorneys
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Room 2242
Washington, DC 20530
US

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Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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

1. Resume:
You must submit a resume that demonstrates you possess the ECQs and MTQs required for this position. Your work experience must be demonstrated within the context of a 7-page resume. Each job entry must include the following information:

Official position title.
Employer name and contact information.
Start and end dates (including month and year).
A detailed list of duties & accomplishments for each job entry.
Your highest grade/step or salary achieved.
The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time).
If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder, as this will ensure you're including everything that is required.

2. Law School Transcripts:

You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award.
Your transcript must come from a nationally-accredited educational institution recognized by the Department of Education and accredited by the American Bar Association.
If submitting a foreign transcript, you must have the transcript reviewed by an approved foreign education review organization recognized by the Department of Education.
Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection, these may prevent our application system from accepting and processing the document.

3. Proof of Active Bar in Good Standing: Applicants must demonstrate active membership of a bar in good standing in a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Proof of active bar membership can be a printout from a bar association, scanned copies or membership cards, letters of good standing, etc.)

4. Recent SF-50 or equivalent document that shows Official Title, Grade Level, Status and (for current or former federal employees and for those currently serving in a career SES position or reinstatement eligible)

5. Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees)

6. Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs)

Help

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

Failure to submit a complete application (resume and all supporting documents) by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/29/2023 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing application information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

If more than one resume is received, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status 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.

Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

Luis Figueroa

Phone

(202) 532-5022

Email

Luis.A.Figueroa@usdoj.gov

Address

Executive Office for United States Attorneys
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Room 2242
Washington, DC 20530
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

08/29/2023 to 09/29/2023
Salary

$141,022 - $212,100 per year
Pay scale & grade

ES 00
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent -
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Senior Executive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

National security
Announcement number

23-EOUSA-ERG-12106724-SES
Control number

746122400

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/746122400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Director, Executive Office for United States Attorneys

Department of Justice

Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Senior executives

The public

Federal employees - Competitive service

Federal employees - Excepted service

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Luis Figueroa

Phone

Email

Address

Next steps

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