Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) is a standalone agency within Department of Justice (DOJ) that plans, develops and coordinates the implementation of access to justice policy initiative of high priority to the Department and the executive branch. ATJ works to break down barriers to the founding principles and enduring mission of the DOJ: equal justice under law. ATJ's mission is to ensure access to the promises and protections of the civil and criminal legal systems for all communities.

Duties

The work of the Office for Access to Justice is guided by three guiding principles: (1) Expanding Access. We expand access to legal systems by increasing the availability of legal assistance, supporting public defense, and eliminating barriers that exclude people based on economic, demographic, or geographic factors; (2) Accelerating Innovation. We support research, data, and innovative strategies to improve fairness and efficiency in legal systems and to ensure Justice Department services and programs incorporate modern, evidence-based practices to further equal access to justice; (3) Safeguarding Integrity. We promote policies and reforms that improve the accountability, fiscal responsibility and integrity of legal systems and process. The Deputy Director (Policy) serves as a deputy to the Director for the Office for Access to Justice (Director) who is responsible for managing and directing all access to justice functions and initiatives for the Department. Major Duties: Supervises the work of employees within the Office of Policy for at least 50% of the time. Requires the accomplishment of work by these employees through combined technical and administrative direction. Assesses policy and project feasibility and determines goals and sets control standards to manage the overall effectiveness of each workstream. Provides high-level counsel, advice and recommendations to the Director regarding access to justice programs, as well as the general operation, functioning, strategic planning, staffing and budgeting for the Office. Monitors work status through formal and informal means to evaluate progress toward objectives and goals; assesses overall effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the Office of Policy and the organization at large; identifies problem areas related to implementation and goal achievement and makes decisions on alternative courses of action. Reviews staff recommendations on policies developed to affect the organization's mission; considering political, social, economic, technical, and administrative factors with potential impact on the recommended policies; and approving the policies, projects and priorities. Oversees design, development, continuous improvement and implementation of all ATJ policy work. Ensures priorities and mandates are executed in a high-quality manner by ATJ staff, and that deadlines for deliverables are met in a timely fashion. Reviews all work product by ATJ policy staff. Determines strategies for achieving ATJ policy objectives and analyzes problems requiring the development of creative and pioneering solutions. The Deputy consults with and advises the Director, the Attorney General (AG), the Deputy Attorney General (DAG), the Associate Attorney General (Associate) on controversial, sensitive or high-priority matters. Represents the Director with Members of Congress, the White House, senior officials of other departments or agencies, and leaders in the community. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. The applicant must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) within their resume. Your responses to the MTQs should be addressed/embedded within your resume not to exceed seven (7) pages. 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 on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Deputy Director (Policy). Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience and expertise in program development, management, design, and execution with demonstrated knowledge and experience in access to justice policy, initiatives or programs. MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience and expertise in developing, managing and directing new or innovative policies, programs and initiatives across a large and diverse organization. MTQ 3: Demonstrated ability to communicate concisely and effectively in advising and making recommendations to leaders and senior officials on sensitive and complex strategy and policy matters. Additionally, your demonstrated leadership ability and the evidence of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) must be clearly shown in your resume. A separate narrative statement will not be accepted. 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. ECQ1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information. http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Copies of the Office of Personnel Management's "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf. **Please be advised for individuals entering the Senior Executive Service for the first time, you will not have to submit a separate ECQ narrative at this phase in the application process. If you are selected for the position once the Executive Review Board (ERB) and Interviews have concluded, then you will need to provide the separate ECQs not-to-exceed 10 pages per the OPM requirements for Case Documentation under Criterion A-Resume Based Qualifications Review Board (QRB) submission. **

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, have at least 5 years of relevant post-J.D. experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. IMPORTANT: Applicants are responsible for citing J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes

Contacts

• Address Office for Access to Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Virginia Thompson
• Phone: 202-353-8296
• Email: [email protected]