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The Tax Division is seeking a highly skilled counselor and trial attorney with significant federal litigation experience and strong administrative and management ability to serve as Chief of the Criminal Enforcement Section, Southern Region. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of tax administration and enforcement. Become a member of our team, where you can apply your skills and talents to our important mission.
07/09/2018 to 07/30/2018
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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504526500
All groups of qualified individuals within the Civil Service
The incumbent serves as Chief of the Criminal Enforcement Section, Southern Region, Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice. As Chief, the individual directly manages a staff of approximately 25 attorneys and 8 administrative professionals. The Southern Section supervises the nation's federal criminal tax enforcement program in 15 states in the southern region of the country as well as two territories (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The Section evaluates almost all criminal tax matters within its jurisdiction referred by the Internal Revenue Service for grand jury investigation or prosecution, and the findings of these grand juries to make a final determination whether to authorize prosecution. The Section reviews key search warrant requests, immunity requests and other sensitive investigative procedures that require national oversight. In select cases, the Chief assigns the Section's attorneys to conduct or assist in conducting the investigation and prosecution of criminal tax matters. The incumbent personally approves indictments and plea offers and helps develop and supervises investigative and trial strategies. The Section also provides guidance and general program supervision to U.S. Attorney's Offices for criminal tax cases investigated and/or prosecuted by those offices. The Section's work involves Title 26 USC offenses and other tax-related financial crimes such as money laundering (18 USC §1956 and §1957), Bank Secrecy Act violations (Title 31 USC) and civil and criminal forfeiture. The incumbent consults with and reports to the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Matters and the Assistant Attorney General with respect to all aspects of the nation's criminal tax enforcement program, and works closely with IRS Criminal Investigation and IRS Criminal Tax Counsel leadership regarding policy and procedures. The incumbent represents the Tax Division in inter-agency and intra-agency meetings, conferences and working groups, and speaks at bar conferences and other legal education programs.
This is an attorney position. You must have a Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
DOJ offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/
This is a career-reserved position.
Individuals entering the Senior Executive Service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period.
The selectee will be required to complete a SF-278 Financial Disclosure Form within thirty (30) days of entering into the position. This information must be reported annually.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The Board will refer the best qualified candidate(s) to the selecting official for further consideration.
The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive employee (Title V) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment.
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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.
Application Materials:
The Tax Division seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflect the diversity of American society and that foster the success of every employee by appreciating and building upon the skills, experiences, and uniqueness that each employee brings to the workplace. We place a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspective and encourage applications from all interested eligible candidates.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
- Resume.
- Narrative Statements that address the Executive Core Qualifications and mandatory Technical Qualifications.
- Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section.
Your application must be submitted to the Tax Division, Human Resources staff.
You may submit your application by email to: Criminal.taxattorney@usdoj.gov
Application materials may also be sent to or hand delivered to the following addresses:
By U.S. Postal Service or other mail carrier:
U.S. Department of Justice/Tax Division
Human Resources Staff
P.O.Box 813
Washington D.C. 20044
ATTN: Phyllis Wolfteich
By hand-delivery or overnight mail:
Phyllis Wolfteich
U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division
Room 10102
601 D Street, NW
Washington D.C. 20004
You must ensure your application is received by 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the closing date of this announcement. Please note that applications that are mailed may result in a delay in your package being received by the closing date. Failure to submit a complete application package (resume, narrative statements addressing Executive and mandatory qualifications, and any required documents) by the deadline may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your application with the appropriate documentation is received on or prior to the closing date.
If you submit more than one application, the last application to be received will be the one considered.
Once your application package is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will receive written notification that your application was received and you will be notified of the outcome of the selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Application Materials:
The Tax Division seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflect the diversity of American society and that foster the success of every employee by appreciating and building upon the skills, experiences, and uniqueness that each employee brings to the workplace. We place a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspective and encourage applications from all interested eligible candidates.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
- Resume.
- Narrative Statements that address the Executive Core Qualifications and mandatory Technical Qualifications.
- Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section.
Your application must be submitted to the Tax Division, Human Resources staff.
You may submit your application by email to: Criminal.taxattorney@usdoj.gov
Application materials may also be sent to or hand delivered to the following addresses:
By U.S. Postal Service or other mail carrier:
U.S. Department of Justice/Tax Division
Human Resources Staff
P.O.Box 813
Washington D.C. 20044
ATTN: Phyllis Wolfteich
By hand-delivery or overnight mail:
Phyllis Wolfteich
U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division
Room 10102
601 D Street, NW
Washington D.C. 20004
You must ensure your application is received by 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the closing date of this announcement. Please note that applications that are mailed may result in a delay in your package being received by the closing date. Failure to submit a complete application package (resume, narrative statements addressing Executive and mandatory qualifications, and any required documents) by the deadline may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your application with the appropriate documentation is received on or prior to the closing date.
If you submit more than one application, the last application to be received will be the one considered.
Once your application package is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will receive written notification that your application was received and you will be notified of the outcome of the selection.
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/504526500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join one of the best places to work in the federal government - the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice! The U.S. Department of Justice ranked 11th among large size agencies and the Tax Division ranked 26th among 339 sub-agencies surveyed by the Partnership for Public Service for its 2017 "Best Places to Work."
Justice is the Nation's law enforcement agency where its most important resources is its people. With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms.
The mission of the Tax Division is to enforce the nation's tax laws fully, fairly, and consistently, through both criminal and civil litigation, in order to promote voluntary compliance with the tax laws, maintain public confidence in the integrity of the tax system, and promote the sound development of the law.