[blindlaw] Deputy chief organized crime section

Thu Oct 25 12:25:03 UTC 2012

DEPUTY CHIEF, ES-905

ORGANIZED CRIME AND GANG SECTION

CRIMINAL DIVISION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

WASHINGTON, DC

ANNOUNCEMENT #: 13-CRM-SES-01

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About the Office: The Organized Crime and Gang Section oversees the Department's program to combat organized crime by: investigating and prosecuting the most significant domestic and international organized crime groups in conjunction with Strike Force Units and Assistant United States Attorneys in U.S. Attorney's Offices around the country; prosecuting significant Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO), Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering (VCAR) and violent crime cases against the most dangerous street gangs operating on a regional and national level; overseeing and coordinating the flow of criminal intelligence concerning organized crime cases to and from the field through the International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center; supervising the investigation and prosecution of all federal organized crime cases by the above-mentioned 21 Strike Force Units within U.S. Attorney's Offices around the country; exercising approval authority over all proposed federal prosecutions under the RICO and VCAR statutes; advising and assisting on criminal investigations and prosecutions of federal crimes involving labor-management disputes, the internal affairs of labor unions in the private sector, and the operation of employee pension and welfare benefit plans; working with U.S. intelligence agencies and U.S. and foreign law enforcement agencies to identify, target and investigate international organized crime groups; and contributing to the development of policy and legislation relating to numerous organized crime and gang related issues including gambling, firearms trafficking, human trafficking, violent crime, and international law enforcement strategies.

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The incumbent serves as a principal Deputy Chief, performing in a hands on and supervisory capacity in a wide range of functions involving organized crime and gang cases, policy matters and initiatives. The principal Deputy Chief:

o Manages the investigation and prosecution of the Section's nationwide caseload. In doing so, the incumbent coordinates with United States Attorney's Offices and the federal law enforcement agencies in the development and management of national and international organized crime and gang cases. The incumbent facilitates and improves coordination of information flow to and from U.S. Attorney's Offices to ensure maximum penetration on the operations of organized crime groups. The incumbent exercises discretion in connection with prosecutorial recommendations which involve difficult and complex questions of law, fact and policy.

o Supervises and coordinates the most sensitive and complicated litigation matters assigned to the Organized Crime and Gang Section; works closely with the Section Chief and Deputy Chiefs in the development of cases for prosecution and on policy matters.

o Supervises and coordinates the most sensitive Department initiatives regarding priority organized crime and gang groups; working closely with the Section Chief and other attorneys in the development of policy initiatives and interagency matters; and coordinating with senior Department officials, United States Attorneys' Offices and other federal agencies devoted to organized crime and enforcement and the development of enforcement matters against large-scale organized crime and gangs. 

o Serves as a representative on a wide range of Department, interagency and other committees and task forces regarding a broad range of policy and legal matters related to the enforcement of federal criminal laws related to organized crime and illegal gang activity. 

o Ensures that Section attorneys are properly prepared and trained to litigate complex matters, and in terms of their substantive knowledge and strategic and ethical insights; reviews the work of attorneys assigned to matters requiring grand jury presentation, motion practice and trial; ensures that appropriate technology is utilized in complex investigations.

o Oversees the management of several important policy functions of the Section to help reduce the threat and violence stemming from organized crime and gang activity. Oversees the compilation of U.S. legislative initiatives and foreign legislative proposals and the drafting of strategic plans. 

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 a high level of management/supervisory experience.

You must submit a resume and a separate narrative statement/response that addresses each of the Mandatory Professional/Technical Qualification factors 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_2012.pdf.

Professional/Technical Requirements: 

1. Knowledge and experience with federal criminal practice, including experience in investigating and prosecuting complex federal criminal cases including domestic and transnational organized crime groups, gangs, and/or labor-related matters.

2. Experience in managing and supervising federal prosecutors and their work product. 

3. Experience in establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships with the public, members of Congress, federal law enforcement agencies, United States Attorney's Offices, and Department and Division senior officials.

Candidates will be evaluated on the professional/technical 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 will be authorized.

Submission Process and Deadline Date: To receive consideration, applicants must submit: 

1. A resume. 

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

3. 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.

4. 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 13, 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 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. 

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 nonservice-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).