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The Civil Rights Division (CRT or Division) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Chief of its Disability Rights Section.
06/13/2025 to 06/26/2025
$150,160 - $207,500 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
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Senior Executive
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25-SES-DRS-001
838800500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
This job is opened to all qualified U.S. Citizens, Current Federal Employees, and Former Federal Employees.
This position is located in the Civil Rights Division (CRT) in Washington, DC. The Disability Rights Section protects the rights of persons with disabilities under Titles I, II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in over seven million places of public accommodation, including all hotels, restaurants, retail stores, theaters, health care facilities, convention centers, parks, and places of recreation (Title III), in all activities of over 80,000 state and local governments (Title II), and in all employment practices of state and local government employers with 15 or more employees (Title I).In addition, under Executive Order 12250, the Section coordinates and ensures consistent and effective enforcement of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted and federally conducted programs and activities. Enforcement of the ADA requires the Section to perform complaint investigations and compliance reviews. It is also responsible for the design and implementation of litigation under Titles I, II and III of the ADA.
As the Chief of the Disability Rights Section, the successful candidate will lead the enforcement of Titles I, II, and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and associated federal civil rights statutes. The incumbent directs high-impact civil rights litigation, regulatory work, policy development, investigations, and outreach activities nationwide.
The Chief's core responsibilities include:
Leading investigations and litigation under Titles II and III of the ADA, and litigation against public employers under Title I based on referrals from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Attorney General's independent authority.
Managing review and certification of state and local building codes for compliance with ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
Coordinating enforcement of Title II across federal agencies and providing legal advice and counsel to federal partners on disability-related matters.
Directing investigations and compliance reviews involving law enforcement, corrections, courts, public safety, and access to public services and programs.
Overseeing issuance of regulations to implement Titles II and III of the ADA, including those related to architectural accessibility and reasonable modifications.
Supervising the ADA Mediation Program, enabling efficient resolution of complaints from individuals with disabilities across the U.S.
Managing the ADA Information Line and overseeing public education initiatives, including development of accessible resources and publications.
Representing DOJ as a voting member of the Architectural Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, contributing to federal regulatory changes under Section 504.
Reviewing and approving legal briefs, reports, and arguments to ensure alignment with Departmental policy and applicable precedent.
Collaborating with senior DOJ officials, including the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, on major litigation, enforcement strategy, and policy development.
Consulting with the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, and Associate Attorney General on complex legal and programmatic matters impacting civil rights.
Supervising case development including complaint review, pre-trial litigation, discovery, motions practice, and appeals; and overseeing requests for FBI investigatory support when necessary.
Establishing Section policy, determining enforcement priorities, developing internal processes, and overseeing budget and personnel planning.
Ensuring consistent training for Section attorneys and non-attorney staff on evolving disability rights law, litigation strategy, and agency priorities.
Leading outreach and education efforts with law enforcement, public entities, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders to promote ADA compliance and systemic reform.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar. (Include in your resume the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.)
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
EEO Policy Statement: The Department of Justice does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, status as a parent, political affiliation, or any other impermissible factor. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/dl?inline
Reasonable Accommodation: 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. DOJ offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please see the "Benefits" area below for details.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
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 06/26/2025 of this announcement will be considered.
After this announcement closes:
To be considered for this position, you must provide a complete application package in the format outlined in this job announcement. Applications that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be considered.
The ECQ and MTQ statements must be formatted using Times New Roman, font 12, with one (1) inch margins. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a social security number on any documents. Statements must be uploaded as Adobe (PDF) files.
- A comprehensive resume that also indicates the name of the college or university, and month and year, from which you obtained your J.D.
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 06/26/2025 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://secure.login.gov/sign_up/enter_email 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.
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, you must request an alternative method to apply from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Civil Rights Division at Diane.M.Turner@usdoj.gov.
An Executive Resources Board (ERB) will evaluate your application based on your responses to the MTQs and ECQs, as well as the quality and extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, experience and skills required for this position, as defined above. After conducting the initial round of interviews of highly-qualified individuals, the ERB will refer the top applicants to the selecting official for consideration. If selected for this position, you must be certified by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB) as a prerequisite for final selection, unless you are a current SES career executive, are eligible for reinstatement based on prior career service in the SES, or have successfully participated in and graduated from an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
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