[blindlaw] FW: Opening: Experienced Attorney: DOJ ENRD Indian Resources Section

[Scott C. LaBarre]

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From: Parker, Richard L. (JMD) [mailto:Richard.L.Parker2 at usdoj.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10:12 AM
Subject: Opening: Experienced Attorney: DOJ ENRD Indian Resources Section

 

Please disseminate this vacancy announcement for the Indian Resources
Section, U.S. Department of Justice, Environment & Natural Resources
Division, which is seeking an experienced attorney for the position of Trial
Attorney in Washington, DC or Denver, CO:

Offices, Boards and Divisions

Job Title: Trial Attorney

Department: Department Of Justice

Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions

Job Announcement Number:ENRD-13-003- EXC 

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SALARY RANGE: $73,848.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year 

OPEN PERIOD: 

SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-12/15 

POSITION INFORMATION: 

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15 

DUTY LOCATIONS: 

1 vacancy in the following location(s):
Denver, CO United States
Washington DC Metro Area, DC United States

WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Indian Resources Section, U.S. Department of Justice, Environment &
Natural Resources Division, is seeking an experienced attorney for the
position of Trial Attorney in Washington, DC or Denver, CO. The Indian
Resources Section represents the United States in its trust capacity in
litigation pending in federal and state courts for the benefit of Indian
tribes and individual Indians. These suits include seeking to establish
tribal water rights, protecting treaty hunting and fishing rights, remedying
trespasses on tribal lands, and establishing reservation boundaries and
rights to land. The Indian Resource Section also defends the United States
in legal challenges to agency programs designed to further tribal
sovereignty, such as the Department of the Interior's program for the
acquisition of trust land for tribes. The litigation handled by the Indian
Resources Section is of vital interest to Indian tribes and often addresses
issues of first impression.

ENRD seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional
ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and
atmosphere is open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. There are active
affinity groups for African-American; Asian-American; Hispanic; lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); and Native American employees, which
are open to all DOJ employees regardless of background. ENRD fosters a work
environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their
full potential. We place a high value on diversity of experience and
cultural perspective and encourage applications from all ethnic groups,
women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

NOTE: Please specify an interest in one or both locations.

The possible salary range for Washington, DC, GS-12: $74,872- $97,333; GS-13
$89,033-$115,742; GS-14 $105,211-$136,771;GS-15 $123,758-$155,500.

The possible salary range for Denver, CO: GS-12: $73,848-$96,001; GS-13:
$87,815-$114,158; GS-14: 103,771-$134,899; GS-15: $122,064-$155,500.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

*	You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. 
*	You may be subjected to undergo a urinalysis for a drug test. 
*	Moving and Relocation Expenses are not authorized. 
*	Background and/or security investigation is required. 
*	Periodic travel is required. 

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DUTIES:

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered

Experience in litigation, in particular water rights litigation, and
knowledge of Indian, administrative, and water law is highly desirable. 

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree; be duly licensed and authorized to
practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the
District of Columbia, and have at least two years of post-J.D. legal
experience.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as
evidenced by the experience you report relative to this position. Paid or
unpaid experience will be considered.

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BENEFITS:

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that
includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life
insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees
Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently
offered to Federal employees
http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc
<http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits> .

OTHER INFORMATION:

Internet Sites: For more information about the Environment & Natural
Resources Division, visit the Justice Department s web site at:
http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd.

This and selected other legal position announcements can be found on the
Internet at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.

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 based on color, race,
religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex,
sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an
employee organization, or personal favoritism. 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. 

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HOW TO APPLY:

THIS IS NOT AN ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applications must be received by
February28, 2013.

Applicants must submit a current resume and writing sample to:

U.S. Department of Justice, ENRD
Indian Resources Section
Attn: Gail Robinson ENRD-13-003-EXC
P.O. Box 7611
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-7611

Applications sent via overnight delivery may be sent to:
U.S. Department of Justice, ENRD
Indian Resources Section
Attn: Gail Robinson ENRD-13-003-EXC
601 D Street, NW Room 3507
Washington, DC 20004

No phone calls please.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Resume
Cover Letter (optional)
Writing Sample

Your resume MUST contain all information required for Federal employment.
Your resume MUST include full employment information such as periods of
employment, month and year positions(s) started and ended, title of
positions(s), employer's name and address, hours worked, descriptions of
duties, etc.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Gail L. Robinson
Phone: (000)000-0000
Email:  <mailto:GAIL.P.ROBINSON at USDOJ.GOV> GAIL.P.ROBINSON at USDOJ.GOV

Agency Information:
US DOJ Environment and Natural Resources Division
PO Box 7611
Washington, DC
20044-0367 

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your complete application is received we will conduct and evaluation of
your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred
to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We
expect to make a selection within 30-60 days of the closing date of this
announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.