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05/07/2018 to 06/15/2018
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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498817500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals
Assists the DCS Director to set immigration litigation and resource-allocation priorities and policies for the office's workload, including oversight and tracking of the large volume of complex nationwide immigration litigation handled by the Section. Ensures that work is assigned equitably within the office.
Leads significant district court and appellate immigration litigation. Analyzes and reviews proposed and pending legislation that may affect the work of the office. Comments on and makes recommendations to revise, support or oppose such legislation and assists in formulating the Department's position. Makes recommendations with respect to proposed changes in legislation relating to provisions of law. Provides advice concerning legal and policy questions related to statutes administered by the office.
Responds to immigration inquiries from the White House, Congress, federal departments and agencies, state and local authorities, and private individuals on matters within the scope of assigned statutory responsibilities.
Represents the Section in Department, interagency and other committees, groups and task forces. Directs special programs and initiatives as assigned by the DCS Director or the Deputy Assistant Attorney General ("DAAG").
Responsible, in combination with the DCS Director, for providing support and advice to client agency counsel and Offices of the United States Attorneys concerning immigration litigation and policy-related matters.
Oversees the preparation of outlines, studies, and analyses regarding legal theory, legal approaches, past precedents, doctrine and legislative history, with the view of influencing the formulation of future legal approaches.
As determined by the DCS Director, may supervise the work of attorney personnel, either directly or by providing guidance to Assistant Directors and Senior Litigation Counsel. Provides guidance and direction on all aspects of work performance and provides input to the DCS Director for official appraisals or other personnel actions. Recommends changes in organizational structure, caseload assignments, or policy directives.
Functions as alternate for the DCS Director regarding all supervisory and management matters, and may serve as Acting Director in his/her absence.
Responsible for the office administration and day-to-day operational functions of DCS; Manages part of the attorney and all of the Section's non-attorney staff.
DOJ 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. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
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. In addition, individuals entering the Senior Executive Service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period.
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: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf.
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
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment. To be considered for this position, applicants must show evidence of experience related to the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applicants must address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).
Please see Application Procedures for specific instructions. The resume should demonstrate the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the SES. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts.
Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e., resume, and other documents as applicable) will not receive consideration for this position. You must send this information to CIVIL/OA prior to the closing date of this announcement.
ECQ responses are not required for current or former career members of the SES. Indicate in your resume that you are a current or former member of the SES. You must submit responses to the MTQs, and submit a copy of the most recent SF-50 documenting your SES career appointment.
Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. SES CDP graduates must also submit responses to the MTQs. Responses to the ECQs are not required.
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.
Application Procedures:
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A panel of senior executives will distinguish the best-qualified candidates from other applicants based on a review of each applicant's ECQs, as appropriate, and MTQs. Failure to meet all qualification requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has experience, knowledge, skill, and ability of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. If you are tentatively selected for appointment to this SES position, your ECQs must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
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/498817500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Civil Division, with more than 1,000 attorneys and 14 litigating components, represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet officers and other federal employees.
The Deputy Director of the Office of Immigration Litigation, District Court Section, Civil Division, is a Senior Executive Service position within the U.S. Department of Justice. The Office of Immigration Litigation Branch, comprised of the District Court Section (DCS), and the Appellate Section, has jurisdiction over and responsibility for the nationwide coordination of all civil litigation involving immigration matters before the federal district courts and circuit courts of appeals. The District Court Section handles both affirmative and defensive litigation in federal district courts, as well as the appeals which arise from those cases. DCS is responsible for litigation in all 94 districts as well as 12 federal circuit courts of appeals, and works closely with United States Attorneys' offices on immigration-related cases. Further, DCS provides support and counsel to all federal agencies involved in the admission, regulation, and removal of aliens under our immigration and nationality statutes, as well as related areas of border enforcement, labor and employment, and national security.