Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a Category 2 position. The minimum pay for this position is $190,687.00. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. Routine and situational telework may be approved at the discretion of the supervisor. Veterans preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES).

Duties

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, each applicant must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of executive-level management capabilities that are directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below. The ideal candidate will have experience managing employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations. The Regional Solicitor is assisted by one or more Assistant Regional Solicitors and one or more Field Solicitors, and directs, supervises, and participates in the provision of legal services, counsel, advice, and all other legal work arising in the region covering the entire spectrum of Departmental operations. The incumbent implements legal policies, procedures, decisions, and practices prescribed by the Solicitor for Departmental programs and issues. The incumbent furnishes specialized legal expertise in a vast and varied array of legal fields including (1) administrative law and procedures, (2) legislative law and procedures, (3) constitutional law and procedures, (4) laws affecting Indian Tribes and allottees, (5) natural resource and environmental laws, (6) court rules and procedures, (7) contract and procurement laws, (8) real and personal property laws, and (9) other laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the various Departmental bureaus, offices, programs, functions and activities. The Regional Solicitor and regional attorneys appear as Department counsel in contract negotiations, administrative hearings and proceedings; reviews and prepares contracts, grants, leases, and other legal documents; develops legal theories, tactics, and procedures; prepares for and assists in the trial of matters litigated and appealed in courts; furnishes technical and policy guidance in the solution of complex legal issues; performs exhaustive research; furnishes legal advice, opinions, decisions and new and novel legal procedures, instruments, and documents required to facilitate and provide the most effective operation, administration, and enforcement of various Departmental programs and activities. The Regional Solicitor represents the Solicitor, Secretary, or other Departmental officials in meetings, negotiations, and conferences with key officials of state and local governments, Members of Congress and their staffs, state and federal judges, distinguished private attorneys, and other high-ranking officials of other Federal agencies. The incumbent must demonstrate initiative in ensuring that the region's attorneys provide effective legal counsel for their clients. The incumbent must be tactful, responsible, possess the ability to analyze and interpret legal issues of great importance in an objective manner and to protect the public interest, and provide unbiased opinions and determinations. The Regional Solicitor provides positive direction and implementation of the Departmental EEO objectives. The incumbent advises subordinate supervisors of the expectations for affirmative action with respect to EEO objectives and goals, and their specific EEO responsibilities, including implementation of and adherence to the Department's Zero Tolerance Policy and Diversity and Inclusion objectives. Applicants who meet the mandatory executive and technical qualifications will be evaluated by a panel of SES members to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. This evaluation will determine which applicants are best qualified. Each candidate's background including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed. This information will be obtained from the application package, including the required narrative statements for the technical and Executive Core Qualifications described in this vacancy. Additionally, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as: - Directing the work of an organizational unit; - Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects; - Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and - Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions. If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, then you will not be considered further for this position and will not be determined as minimally qualified.

Requirements

Qualifications

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's)- *Required Documentation*The Office of Personnel Management has identified five executive core qualifications (ECQs). The ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. The ECQs are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service and are used by many departments and agencies in selection, performance management, and leadership development for management and executive positions. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential-not technical expertise. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an 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. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate 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. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ 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. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)- *Required Documentation* MTQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Each MTQ narrative response must 1.) not exceed two pages per narrative statement; 2.) include specific examples of your experience, education, and/or accomplishments; and 3.) address specific challenges, contexts, actions, and results. 1. Expert knowledge of and competency in the application of the full range of laws and regulations related to most of the following areas: land resources; water resources; Indian and territorial affairs; fish and wildlife; parks; energy; minerals; mining; grazing; natural resource damage assessment and restoration; procurement; patents; grants; contracts; environmental impact; Freedom of Information Act; and litigation. 2. Demonstrated executive level ability to manage a legal program with diverse activities, including experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing policies, procedures, and operations. 3. Demonstrated executive level ability to coordinate and oversee both litigation and administrative proceedings. Challenge-Context-Action-Result(s) (CCAR) Model. CCAR Model is outline below. When addressing the ECQs and MTQs, you are strongly recommended to utilize the CCAR Model. Each ECQ or MTQ statement should include more than one example of relevant experience. Challenge: Describe a specific problem or goal. Context: Talk about the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). Action: Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. Result: Give specific examples of the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills. Your responses to the ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken. You are required to submit separate narrative statements for each ECQ and MTQ to receive consideration for this position. Please see the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section for complete details regarding the page limitation and formatting requirement. For information on applying for an SES position, including drafting ECQs, please review the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Guide to SES Qualifications (Sept. 2012), https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf (Adobe Acrobat required).

Education

Applicants must have a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be current members in good standing of a bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or commonwealth of the United States.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Solicitor 601 SW 2nd Ave. Suite 1950 portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: Crystal Johnson
• Phone: 202-322-6522
• Email: [email protected]