[blindlaw] D.O.J. posting, criminal division Washington DC

Wed Nov 7 18:40:52 UTC 2012

DEPUTY CHIEF, ES-905

ASSET FORFEITURE AND MONEY LAUNDERING SECTION

CRIMINAL DIVISION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

WASHINGTON, DC

ANNOUNCEMENT #: 13-CRM-SES-02

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ABOUT THE OFFICE: The Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section's (AFMLS) core mission is to take the profit out of crime through criminal prosecution of money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act violations, criminal and civil asset forfeiture, and administration of the Victim Asset Recovery Program and the Equitable Sharing Program through which hundreds of millions of dollars in forfeited proceeds are returned to victims and shared with state and local law enforcement agencies. The Section provides leadership in these areas by: (1) investigating, prosecuting, litigating, and coordinating complex, sensitive, multi-district and international money laundering cases, asset forfeiture cases, and cases involving financial institutions; (2) providing legal and policy assistance and training to federal, state and local prosecutors and law enforcement personnel, as well as to foreign governments; (3) assisting Departmental and interagency policymakers by developing and reviewing legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives in AFMLS' core areas of expertise; and (4) managing the Department's Asset Forfeiture Program, including distributing forfeited funds and properties to appropriate domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies and to community groups within the United States, as well as adjudicating petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeited assets. To this effect, AFMLS is comprised of five units and associated teams, each headed by one or more Deputy Chief, who report to the principal Deputy Chief. They include: money laundering and bank integrity, forfeiture, international, policy and training, and program operations units.

RESPONSIBILITIES OPPORTUNITIES: The principal Deputy Chief of AFMLS: 

.Vigorously enforces money laundering statutes, Bank Secrecy Act, and forfeiture laws.

.Consults with the Section Chief, the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and the Assistant Attorney General concerning legal and policy questions relating to statutes administered by the Section and the status of important cases and initiatives; reviews a large volume of general correspondence, legal opinions, authorizations, instructions, and advisory materials that emanate from the Section; upon request, prepares testimony for congressional committees. 

.Assists or shares responsibility with the Section Chief, as required, in all aspects of Section Management, including the following areas:

.Supervision of complex money laundering cases, asset forfeiture cases, and cases involving financial institutions in conjunction with the Deputy Chiefs, including where necessary and appropriate: supervising the work of attorneys assigned to matters requiring grand jury presentations and trial; reviewing proposed court orders and motions; rendering advice as to strategy and evidence problems; reviewing appellate briefs; and supervising, counseling, and advising attorneys in the trial of cases.

.Oversight of major domestic and international anti-money laundering programs in conjunction with the Deputy Chiefs of the International and Policy and Training Units.

.Planning and supervision of all policy and operational activities within the Section; implements the Department's strategic planning for asset forfeiture and money laundering goals. This includes: proposing and reviewing legislative initiatives and Department policies regarding asset forfeiture, money laundering, and the Bank Secrecy Act; assessing the implications of proposed legislation on investigative operations; improving procedures for obtaining oversight and assistance to the U.S. Attorneys' forfeiture litigation; providing legal advice, training, and guidance on specialized aspects of money laundering, asset forfeiture, and the Bank Secrecy Act to the U.S. Attorneys' Offices and investigative organizations.

.In close coordination with the Section Chief and as necessary, participates in public conferences, seminars, and meetings to promote the Section's mission and represents the Section in the interagency setting. 

.Works with the Section Chief to: provide direct oversight over the allocation of two distinct financial resources: the Division's general allocation and the money received from the Assets Forfeiture Fund; strengthen internal controls for financial systems and improves efficient and cost-effective fund management and accountability; streamline Section operations and reporting hierarchies to ensure that the Section's core competencies are results oriented and citizen-centered. 

.Works with the Section Chief to develop a comprehensive business plan for the Section that sets forth the justification for resources and identifies areas for cost savings; acquires and leverages needed fiscal and human resources to achieve results-oriented outcomes; develops budget enhancements that include both performance measures and outcomes that reflect the Section's, Division's and Department's strategic goals and objectives. 

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. Applicants must be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) in good standing and have at least 5 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants must also have management/supervisory experience, proven leadership skill, significant Federal District Court trial experience, and substantive knowledge in the areas of asset forfeiture, money laundering, or other cases involving financial institutions.

You must submit a resume and a separate narrative statement/response that addresses each of the Mandatory Professional/Technical Qualification Requirements related to this position as well as the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) related to all positions in the Senior Executive Service. 

OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application. In particular, please note the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model that is recommended and very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses. The Guide is available on OPM's Website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf

Mandatory Professional/Technical Qualification Requirements:

1. Experience in developing and prosecuting complex federal criminal and/or asset forfeiture cases;

2. Knowledge of federal regulatory and investigatory agencies, on-going programs and key national goals and priorities relating to asset forfeiture and money laundering;

3. Experience in supervising criminal and/or asset forfeiture cases and reviewing the work product of attorneys; and

4. Experience formulating and implementing Departmental policies on all matters pertaining to assigned areas.

Candidates will be evaluated on the mandatory Professional/Technical Qualification Requirements identified above based on their total background, i.e., education, training, self-development, awards, outside activities, performance appraisal, as well as work history. If candidates are found to possess all technical requirements, they will then be evaluated based on the Executive Core Qualifications as established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) outlined below. 

Executive/Managerial Requirements:

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. Inherent to it is the ability to balance change and continuity--to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic Government framework, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking, and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity. 

.Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, Continual Learning, 

External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Service Motivation, Strategic Thinking, Vision 

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. 

.Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Cultural Awareness, 

Integrity/Honesty, Team Building 

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification stresses accountability and continuous improvement. It includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. 

.Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility 

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.

.Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Technology Management, Human Resources Management 

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. It also involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations, and to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.

.Leadership Competencies: Influencing/Negotiating, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Partnering, Political Savvy, Written Communication

OTHER INFORMATION: The managerial qualifications of a selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employee must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. In addition, individuals entering the SES career service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period.

If the selectee is not a current employee of the Offices, Boards, or Divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice, he/she will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.

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

TRAVEL: Some travel required. 

SALARY INFORMATION: $119,554 to $179,700*

*SES pay is determined within the pay range, commensurate with experience, superior leadership qualifications, and/or other competencies consistent with the agency mission, contingent on Department pay-setting rules.

LOCATION: Washington, D.C.

RELOCATION EXPENSES: Relocation expenses are authorized.

SUBMISSION PROCESS: To receive consideration, applicants must submit: 

.A resume 

.A separate statement addressing each of the Mandatory Professional/Technical Qualification Requirements. 

.A separate statement addressing each ECQ that describes your managerial experience. While individuals who are current or former career SES members (approved by OPM and have completed an initial probationary period) need not submit an Executive Core Qualifications statement, they are required to provide an SF-50 or SES certificate to demonstrate their current or prior service. Otherwise, the absence of ECQs will be identified as a failure to comply with the requirements of the vacancy. Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

.If you are a current or recent Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) and a performance appraisal issued within the past 12 months, or if none exists, please include a statement to that effect. 

**Preference is to receive an application via e-mail at SES.CRMJOBS at USDOJ.GOV or faxed to (202) 353-0775. 

Applications being mailed should be sent to*:

Department of Justice/Criminal Division

1400 New York Avenue, NW

Attn: Monet Gregory

Human Resources Management Staff 

Bond Building, Suite 5000 

Washington, DC 20530

*As all incoming U.S. mail must be processed at a remote facility prior to final delivery, to avoid delay in receipt, it is highly recommended that applicants use Federal Express. 

For additional information, please call: 

CONTACT: Monet Gregory

CONTACT PHONE: 202-305-1620

E-MAIL: SES.CRMJOBS at USDOJ.GOV 

FAX: 202-353-0775

TDD: 202-514-7972

DEADLINE DATE: All applications (including mailed applications) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM EST on the CLOSING DATE: November 27, 2012.

INTERNET SITES: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: 

http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/experienced.html 

For more information about the Criminal Division, visit the Criminal Division Web page at: http://www.justice.gov/criminal

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). 