Supervisory Trial Attorney (Chief, Policy and Statutory Enforcement Unit)

Supervisory Trial Attorney (Chief, Policy and Statutory Enforcement Unit)

The Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Chief of the Policy and Statutory Enforcement Unit (PSEU), within the Office of Enforcement Operations (OEO).

PSEU is responsible for evaluating and making recommendations on requests for the use of sensitive investigative and prosecutorial tools under PSEU's purview.

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Duties

As Chief of PSEU, the incumbent is responsible for day-to-day operations, as well as planning, organizing, and directing overall programs and unit functions.

PSEU has oversight over many of the most sensitive investigative and prosecutorial tools at a federal prosecutor's disposal.

As such, PSEU attorneys review and analyze requests for tools by evaluating the facts and applicable law and policy, and preparing a memorandum that provides an analysis of the relevant legal authority and DOJ policy, as applied to the facts, with a recommendation as to whether the request meets applicable policy and legal requirements and should be approved.

The Chief serves as a resource to federal prosecutors and DOJ attorneys requesting advice about policies within PSEU's portfolio to assist in advancing federal investigations.

The Chief oversees and provides training to federal prosecutors about the specific policies and investigative / prosecutorial tools with the goal of providing guidance on the requirements for approval, as well as to foster cooperation and communication between PSEU and the field.

The Chief is also responsible for staying current with and managing legal, policy, and technological changes affecting PSEU's portfolio.

Because PSEU requests arise in connection with ongoing investigations or prosecution, the PSEU Chief uses knowledge of criminal procedure, grand jury practice, use of cooperating defendants, litigation strategies, etc.

in advising the field and unit attorneys.

PSEU attorneys typically work independently, and the Chief and / or Deputy Chiefs review completed work principally for consistency with applicable legal authority, policies, and for overall effectiveness and quality.

In addition to overseeing all PSEU issues and programs, the Chief is responsible for fostering cooperation and collegiality within the unit and with the field.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to OEO's Director and Deputy Director in establishing policies for the operation and management of the unit, as well as performing a variety of other tasks, as requested by OEO's Director.

Occasional travel is required.

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.

Salary

$163,964 - $191,900 / year

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• All male applicants born after 12 / 31 / 1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT : All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position has supervisory / managerial responsibilities. A one-year supervisory / managerial probationary period is required upon selection.

This may be waived if you have successfully completed the supervisory / managerial probationary period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications : Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.

To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level.

Examples of specialized experience include : independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and / or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation;

conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Education

A J.D., or equivalent, degree. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.

Other Information

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor.

The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.

Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S.

citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices.

Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.

S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements.

Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Documents

See "How to Apply"

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes the Assessment Questionnaire and the Required Documents indicated below.

The Application Package must be received by 11 : 59 PM, Eastern Time, on 09 / 09 / 2024.

You are strongly encouraged to convert your resume to an Adobe PDF file prior to submitting your application, especially if you are submitting using a Mac system.

Resumes not pre-converted to a PDF file will undergo conversion by the system. This conversion process may cause some formatting changes to your resume, including line and page break errors.

To ensure your submitted resume does not display with formatting issues, please submit your resume as a PDF. This error does not affect USAjobs resumes.

A complete application package must include :

• Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience).
• Resume - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume.

Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Resumes of any length will be accepted, however only information contained in the first five (5) pages will be reviewed against the position requirements.

Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained in the first five pages, or you may be marked ineligible.

Additionally, your resume must include the following information for each job listed : month and year, start / end dates (e.

g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).

• Assessment Questionnaire (you will be prompted to complete this when you apply online).
• Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include : Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc.
• Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

Schedule A Documentation (if applicable) - The Criminal Division welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.

The Criminal Division also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes directly to the Criminal Division disability POC Areli Parada, at [email protected].

• Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable) :
• If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions.

If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov / veterans.

• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying : 1) your expected release / retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade / rank / rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable.

If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at http : / / www.

ebenefits.va.gov / or call 1-800-827-1000.

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

Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process.

Benefits

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.

Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits.

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.

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