The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) plays a vital and unique role in defending the federal government's environmental regulatory agenda being implemented by EPA, the Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies, including rules and permits issued under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and other pollution control statutes. With approximately 60 lawyers and 20 legal support staff, EDS is the third-largest litigating section in ENRD.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The breadth of the Section's practice is extensive and challenging.

Requirements

• We must receive your application by 11:59 pm (EDT) on the closing date.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background investigation required prior to appointment.
• You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Report, SF- 278 before entrance-on-duty and will be required to provide this information annually thereafter.
• You must address each ECQ and MTQ separately.
• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Veteran's preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.

Qualifications

Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must address the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) separately. The application process used to recruit for this position is TRADITIONAL. Your resume must not exceed seven pages, including an optional cover letter. 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 see Application Procedures for specific instructions. 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 Chief. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ): Your responses to the MTQs should be addressed separately, not to exceed two pages per MTQ. MTQ 1. Demonstrated experience practicing in federal district courts and courts of appeals in complex, high stakes matters, both in litigation and in negotiation. MTQ 2. Demonstrated experience in handling and managing complex legal issues, including cases arising under federal environmental laws and regulations, such as pollution control statutes and those aimed at recovery of cleanup costs, and cases involving defense of federal administrative agencies' decisions and actions. MTQ 3. Demonstrated experience as a technical authority and expert advisor to support development and implementation of legal and policy initiatives and strategies under federal pollution control laws and the Administrative Procedure Act. IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CLEARLY DOCUMENT AND DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs), NOT TO EXCEED TEN PAGES. Please provide a separate response to each ECQ. 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. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications can be found at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the Bar (any jurisdiction).

Contacts

• Address Environmental Defense Section 150 M Street NE Washington, DC 20002 US
• Name: Nardia Bennett
• Phone: (202) 514-0106
• Email: [email protected]