[blindlaw] Attorney Advisor DOJ Debt collection management

[Ross Doerr]

16 month  term only
ATTORNEY ADVISOR 

Developmental Assignment Opportunity

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Justice Management Division 

Debt Collection Management Staff

REIMBURSABLE DETAIL OPPORTUNITY

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This position will be filled with a temporary, non-renewable 18 month reimbursable detail.  Applicants must have approval from their DOJ component / agency.

About the Office: This position is located in the Justice Management Division (JMD), Office of the Controller, Debt Collection Management (DCM) Staff. DCM has authority to operate under several Public Laws including the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA) of 1996. There are four groups within DCM; the Debt Collection Management Unit; the Nationwide Central Intake Facility (NCIF); the Private Counsel Program; and the Debt Accounting Operations Group (DAOG).

 

The mission of DCM is to advise the Controller and other Department of Justice officials on financial, legal, system, administrative, and policy issues associated with the formulation, development, and execution of policies and programs required to carry out the Department's debt collection responsibilities; represent the Department on debt collection matters in interagency meetings and conferences; coordinate responses to inquiries from external sources about the Department's debt collection program; advise, assist, and counsel officials of the bureaus, boards, offices, and divisions with respect to the Department's debt collection program and its implementation; and serve as the project leader on projects undertaken to implement and improve the Department's debt collection program.

 

This position is located in Washington, DC. 

 

.Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: DCM is seeking an experienced attorney-adviser for the Office of the Director. The position will serve as an advisor to the Director of DCM and the DOJ Controller on debt collection policies and activities. The position will work with and support the U.S. Attorneys and litigating divisions on programs and projects of joint interest, including the Department's Private Counsel Program. The incumbent will provide input on DCM responses to FOIA requests, Congressional inquiries, and other requests for information and data, both internal and external to the Department. The position will review Memorandums of Understanding and other agreements, providing guidance as to under which circumstances data can be shared internal and external to the Department.

The incumbent will work with other Federal agencies to improve the debt referral process and the quality of referrals being sent to the DOJ for litigation and initiate a plan to improve communications between client federal agencies, including their attorneys, and the Department of Justice, to foster improvement in our debt collection programs. 

 

As part of the detail, the attorney-advisor will review existing regulations and statutes and make recommendations for the creation or update of relevant regulations, guidance and policy associated with DCM's programs. The incumbent will prepare briefing materials, issues papers, and reports on complex issues affecting programs or initiatives related to debt collection/litigation at the Department. 

 

Finally, the attorney-advisor will conduct studies and program reviews to determine if DCM programs are meeting intended policy objectives, including reviewing allocations of Three Percent Funding. 

 

Duration:18 months 

 

Work hours: 9:00 - 5:30, but flexible.

 

Qualification Requirements: 

 

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: a background or understanding of debt collection litigation, including a knowledge base of the applicable laws and statutes that govern DOJ's debt collection activities; experience working with multiple litigating divisions, and other federal agencies; and experience conducting program, statutory and regulatory reviews. While no in-depth accounting or financial experience is required, a basic understanding of federal budgeting guidelines is desired. General attributes that are sought include:

 

.incisive analytical ability and the facility to articulate the critical issues in a wide variety

.of projects;

.an established record of strong initiative; 

.the ability to balance a challenging workload and have a demonstrated ability to set 

.priorities; 

.excellent judgment and the ability to handle complex issues; 

.a demonstrated record of analysis of complex legal problems; 

.outstanding oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and 

.superior research abilities; and 

.a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. 

Travel: No travel is anticipated; however, if required, DCM will provide full reimbursement of any travel costs.

 

Salary Information: This is a reimbursable position.

 

Location: Washington, DC. DCM is located in DOJ's 2CON facility, which is at 145 N. Street NE, Washington, DC.

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. 

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: To apply, interested candidates should: 

 

.submit their resume; 

.most recent performance appraisal

.a cover letter that highlights the applicant's interest in the position, and addresses in detail how they meet the qualifications; 

[via e-mail to [Carla.M.Wiggins at usdoj.gov and Maureen.Lyons at usdoj.gov] or mail addressed to:] 

 

U.S. Department of Justice 

Debt Collection Management Staff, Office of the Director

Two Constitution Building

145 N Street, NE

Room 5E.102

Washington, DC 20002 (FedEx) - Washington, DC 20530 (Regular Mail)

Attn: Carla Wiggins 

 

Deadline: Applications must be received by 5:00 pm EST on Friday, November 30, 2012. 

 

Start Date: The anticipated start date for this detail is Monday, January 14, 2013 but can be flexible.

 

Internet Sites: For more information about the Debt Collection Management Staff, visit the Justice Department's intranet site at: http://dojnet.doj.gov/jmd/dcm/ 

 

Department Policies: 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.