Director, Educational Civil Rights Enforcement

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 152.000 - 228.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Justice seeks a Director of the Educational Opportunities Section within the Civil Rights Division.

This senior leadership role directs operations including litigation, investigations, policy development, outreach, and strategic planning to enforce federal civil rights laws in education. The position supervises attorneys and staff, sets priorities, manages resources, and collaborates with U.S.

Competenze

• 1. COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING.
• 2. DRIVING EFFICIENCY.
• 3. MERIT AND COMPETENCE.
• 4. LEADING PEOPLE.
• 5. ACHIEVING RESULTS.

Mansioni

• Directs and oversees Section operations, including litigation, investigations, policy development, outreach, and strategic planning.
• Leads enforcement of federal civil rights laws involving discrimination in educational settings based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, and English learner status.
• Oversees complex and high-profile litigation and investigations involving systemic discrimination and constitutional or statutory violations.
• Reviews and approves litigation recommendations, settlement agreements, investigative findings, and legal memoranda.
• Advises Division and Department leadership on legal, policy, and operational matters affecting educational civil rights enforcement.
• Represents the Section and Division in meetings with federal agencies, educational institutions, advocacy organizations, congressional staff, and other stakeholders.
• Supervises attorneys, investigators, analysts, and administrative staff, including workforce planning, performance management, and employee development.
• Establishes Section priorities, allocates resources, and ensures compliance with Department policies and management requirements.
• Coordinates with United States Attorneys' Offices, Department components, and federal agencies on enforcement and policy initiatives.

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Justice seeks a Director of the Educational Opportunities Section within the Civil Rights Division.

This senior leadership role directs operations including litigation, investigations, policy development, outreach, and strategic planning to enforce federal civil rights laws in education. The position supervises attorneys and staff, sets priorities, manages resources, and collaborates with U.S.