The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. As an office within the Department of Justice, EOIR is headed by a Director who reports directly to the Deputy Attorney General.

Duties

This position is located at the Headquarters for Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) in Falls Church, Virginia. As Director, Executive Office for Immigration Review, the incumbent has the full-delegated authority of the Attorney General to manage all aspects of EOIR operations. The Director is supported by a Deputy Director, to whom the Director may delegate authority. The Deputy Director and senior advisors in the Office of the Director provide for the day-to-day supervision and management of the heads of the EOIR components and all agency personnel in the execution of their duties. The direction, supervision, and final action in all matters relating to budget formulation and control, administration, personnel, operation and management of the functions of the Executive Office for Immigration Review rests with the Director. The Director represents the position and policies of the Executive Office to the Attorney General, the Associate Attorney General, members of Congress and other governmental bodies, the press, the bar, and private non-profit groups interested in immigration matters. The Director serves as principal staff officer to the Associate Attorney General with respect to the Board and Immigration Judge matters, including the processing of all recommendations for appointments; and sets policies and goals for the Executive Office for Immigration Review, including the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge. In addition, the Director: -Formulates, promulgates, and implements Division-wide policies intended to realize EOIR and Department goals through sound and comprehensive management programs; -Serves as an advocate for the EOIR's programs and resources needs with various external groups, e.g., the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and senior officials of the Department's Justice Management Division; -Provides overall executive policy and general management and administrative guidance and coordination under delegated authority of the Attorney General of the United States, EOIR administers and interprets Federal immigration laws and regulations through the conduct of immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings in individual cases. As Counselor, the Director of EOIR : -Provides legal advice and assistance on topics of concern to the Attorney General. The assignments are often confidential and require an intimate knowledge of various fields of law. As a recognized legal expert, the incumbent provides counsel on a regular basis to the Attorney General on a variety of important and sensitive issues. -Serves as the Attorney General's representative in meetings and conferences outlining policies or program objectives of the Attorney General and bringing back to the Attorney General personally, viewpoints, statements of positions, etc., of conferees. -Writes legal reports setting forth findings and recommending courses of action to be followed to resolve problems presented incident to the various assignments performed.

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 DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW (EOIR). Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. MTQ 1. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing innovative legal strategies across a large organization. MTQ 2. Demonstrated expert knowledge of immigration law and procedure, with particular expertise in administrative and judicial case law and regulations and cases for both state and federal levels. MTQ 3. Demonstrated experience working with senior officials, heads of agencies and members of Congress in order to develop and implement national level immigration law policies and providing oversight over ongoing programs of high visibility. 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. Transcripts that show the degree is conferred must be submitted at the time of application.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Deputy Attorney General 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Steven Scope
• Phone: 202-598-3092
• Email: [email protected]