Deputy Director (EAL)

Full Job Description

The Civil Division (Division) of the U.S.

Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an individual to serve as the Senior Executive Service (SES) Deputy Director of the Affirmative Litigation Section in the Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch (EAL).

The EAL Branch brings high-impact affirmative litigation to protect public health and safety and ensure nationwide compliance with the Constitution and federal law.

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY.

Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume.

The resume-based application must not exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided).

**Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application.

Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and to the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Director position.

Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING.

Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY.

Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE.

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS.

Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.

For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. MTQ1.

Demonstrated significant legal experience and expertise in civil affirmative litigation related to lawsuits against states, municipalities, and private entities that interfere with or obstruct federal policies, involving matters such as public benefits, immigration, energy independence, and agricultural standards, and violations against the Supremacy Clause.

MTQ2. Demonstrated significant experience in planning and oversight of the activities of a legal organization, including developing legal strategies to be utilized in U.S.

courts and providing sound and timely legal counsel at the highest levels. Major Duties:

The Deputy Director: Supervises and directs all Section attorneys and staff assigned to investigate, develop, and litigate civil affirmative cases referred to the Department by federal agency partners involved in protecting consumers.

Advises the Branch Director, Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG), the Assistant Attorney General (AAG), and other DOJ leadership regarding litigation, policy, legislation, and administrative issues within the Branch's purview.

Works closely with case teams on all aspects of case strategy and planning, including reviewing and approving written pleading and briefs, mooting trial presentations and oral arguments, and advising on trial presentation and strategy.

Works closely with Division and Branch leadership to ensure that adequate resources are available to support case teams and program initiatives.

Represents EAL at Department and interagency committees and tasks forces, conferences and meetings with consumer and industry groups.