Regional Solicitor- Intermountain

US-Office-of-the-Solicito; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 164,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Interior seeks a Senior Executive Service Regional Solicitor for Intermountain in Salt Lake City, UT. The role requires strong ECQ and TQ credentials, and oversight of both litigation and administrative proceedings within a federal context.

Candidates must submit a two-page resume focusing on ECQs and two TQs; veterans' preferences do not apply. The minimum pay for this category 2 SES position is $182,467 per year.

Qualifications

• Two-page resume showing ECQs and two Technical Qualifications (TQs)
• TQ 1: Expert knowledge of and competency in the full range of laws and regulations listed (grazing, water, resources, energy, minerals, procurement, litigation, etc.)
• TQ 2: Demonstrated executive ability to coordinate and oversee both litigation and administrative proceedings
• ECQs (ECQ 1–5): commitment to rule of law, driving efficiency, merit and competence, leading people, achieving results
• Typically GS-15 level or equivalent experience for SES appointments

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate litigation and administrative proceedings at the executive level
• Apply broad knowledge of laws and regulations across natural resources and related areas
• Advise on policy initiatives and ensure alignment with constitutional and statutory requirements
• Prepare and review executive-level resumes and ECQs for SES candidates

Skills

ECQs

TQs knowledge

Litigation coordination

Job description

The Department of the Interior is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Regional Solicitor - Intermountain located in Salt Lake City, UT. The Department 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 $182,467.

Veterans preference does not apply to the SES.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Technical Qualifications (TQs) are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below.

• TQ 1: Expert knowledge of and competency in the application of the full range of laws and regulations related to most of these areas: grazing, natural resource damage assessment and restoration, education, water resources, Indian affairs, fish and wildlife, parks, energy, minerals, mining, procurement, patents, grants, contracts, tort claims, environmental impact, equal employment opportunity, personnel, Freedom of Information Act, and litigation.
• TQ 2: Demonstrated executive level ability to coordinate and oversee both litigation and administrative proceedings.

Your two-page resume should also show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications listed below: By statute, the Office of Personnel Management prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career SES members. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and not technical expertise.

• ECQ 1-Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated 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.
• ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent level in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.

Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.