[blindlaw] DOJ Criminal Division-Narcotics posting

[Ross Doerr]

  EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY, GS-905-13/14/15
  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
  CRIMINAL DIVISION
  NARCOTIC AND DANGEROUS DRUG SECTION
  WASHINGTON, D.C.
  12-CRM-NDDS-080


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  ABOUT THE OFFICE: The Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section (NDDS) supervises and has responsibility for enforcing federal statutes pertaining to narco-terrorism, narcotic drugs and other controlled substances. The section advises the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Department of Justice and other federal officials involved in drug enforcement on all matters related to federal narcotics and narco-terrorism law enforcement including proposed and enacted legislation, policy, enforcement initiatives, and criminal and civil litigation. The section has direct litigation responsibilities in significant drug and narco-terrorism investigations and prosecutions targeting national and international narcotics trafficking and money laundering organizations.

  RESPONSIBILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES: This position reports directly to the Deputy Chief for the Litigation Unit. The Litigation Unit attorneys work with federal law enforcement agencies to identify, investigate and prosecute the most significant national and international drug trafficking and money laundering organizations. Litigation Unit attorneys prosecute major transnational narcotic traffickers and money launderers in U.S. Courts, using evidence gathered by U.S. federal agents and foreign law enforcement officials abroad. 

  We are recruiting experienced, motivated individuals who are seeking to join a dedicated group committed to addressing this serious national security threat, and who possess a genuine interest in serving our country in this important mission. We seek individuals capable of working closely with both U.S. and other international law enforcement authorities to investigate and charge these traffickers, and who possess the experience and confidence to try these traffickers in U.S. Federal Court. 

  This is a term appointment for 1 year with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. 

  Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. 

  QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. 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 have at least three years post J.D. experience. Applicants must be an active member of the bar in good standing. Applicants must also have, or be eligible for, a Top Secret clearance.

  Preferred qualifications: Interested applicants should possess excellent academic credentials, interpersonal skills and be a self-starter. Courtroom experience, particularly trying complex narcotics case, is highly desirable. 

  TRAVEL: Occasional domestic and international travel will be required.

  SALARY INFORMATION: Current salary and years of litigation experience will determine the appropriate salary at the time of appointment. Compensation will be at either the General Schedule (GS)-14 or GS-15 level. The exact salaries within these GS levels vary based on many factors including duty location and type of appointment. The Washington, D.C. salary ranges for these levels during 2012 are: GS-14: $105,211 - $136,771 per annum; GS-15: $123,758 - $155,500 per annum. Base salary table and locality pay tables for all U.S. locations during 2012 can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/oca/10tables/indexGS.asp.

  LOCATION: The position is located in Washington, D.C.

  RELOCATION EXPENSES: Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.

  SUBMISSION PROCESS & DEADLINE DATE: Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a detailed resume, and a current performance evaluation, if applicable. Application package must be sent electronically to the attention of Charlene A. Briggs-Plunkett, Administrative Officer, Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section at nddsjobs at usdoj.gov. No telephone calls please. No mail copies will be accepted. 

  This announcement will be open for 5 business days. This position closes at midnight on August 23, 2012, Eastern Standard Time. 

  INTERNET SITES: For information about the Criminal Division, see: www.usdoj.gov/criminal/index.html.

  For other attorney vacancy announcements, see: 
  www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html

  DEPARTMENT POLCIES: 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. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of non-service-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). 


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