Deputy Assistant Attorney General

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice, Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Assistant Attorney General on the immediate staff of the AAG in charge of the Division. The position supervises CRM's international portfolio (OPDAT, ICITAP, OIA) under direction of the AAG and the Principal Deputy AAG.

Applicants must address ECQs and MTQs in a resume-only application, with a two-page limit. SES CDP alumni must provide certification documents; MTQs must be satisfied within the resume.

Qualifications

• MTQ1: Significant experience supervising the development and prosecution of criminal cases involving international issues.
• MTQ2: Knowledge of key national goals and priorities regarding international cooperation in criminal cases.
• MTQ3: Significant experience establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships with foreign partners and Federal officials.
• ECQ1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding.
• ECQ2: Driving Efficiency.
• ECQ3: Merit and Competence.
• ECQ4: Leading People.
• ECQ5: Achieving Results.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CRM's international portfolio comprising OPDAT, ICITAP, and OIA.
• Manage and supervise the affairs and business of CRM under the direction of the AAG and the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General.

Job description

This position is one of five Deputy Assistant Attorneys General in the Department of Justice, Criminal Division (CRM), and is on the immediate staff of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in charge of the Division. The position manages and supervises the affairs and business of CRM under the direction of the AAG and the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General. The position supervises CRM's international portfolio, comprising OPDAT, ICITAP, and OIA.

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.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume - Resumes over the 2-page limit will be deemed ineligible and will not receive further consideration. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for 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 on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• MTQ1: Significant experience in supervising the development and prosecution of criminal cases involving international issues and related interagency coordination.
• MTQ2: Knowledge of key national goals and priorities regarding international cooperation in criminal cases.
• MTQ3: Significant experience establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships with foreign partners and Federal officials.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs):

All new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

• ECQ1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Involves demonstrating 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: Involves demonstrating the ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ3 - Merit and Competence: Involves demonstrating knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ4 - Leading People: Involves demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ5 - Achieving Results: Involves demonstrating the ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.