Deputy General Counsel for Civil Works

Summary

Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans, with 0.5-inch margins, 14-point titles, and 10-point body text.

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Duties

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As the Deputy General Counsel (Civil Works), acts for, assists, and serves in discharging all the responsibilities of the General Counsel, Principal Deputy General Counsel, and the Senior Deputy General Counsel for Installations, Environment, and Civil Works pertaining to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and civil works program which includes navigation, flood and storm damage reduction projects, Clean Water Act regulatory program; the acquisition, management, and disposal of civil works lands and national resources; and the overall protection of the environment. Advises the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), and the Deputy Assistant Secretaries of the Army for Civil Works and their staffs on issues of national and international significance concerning the use and development of the nation's navigable waters, management of civil works lands and other resources, and the overall compliance with environmental laws. Issues regularly involve relations between the Army and other federal agencies, state and local government, as well as private citizens. Renders advice concerning the relationship between the executive and legislative branches, and other intra-governmental matters arising from the Army's dealing with other federal and state agencies. Participates in the formulation of policy concerning Army civil works programs; drafts and interprets legislation and identifies legal problems. Performs legal reviews of documents and extensive research into legislative histories and relevant case law; and prepares legal opinions providing answers, solutions and advice concerning civil works, national resources, real property, and related environmental matters. Provides support to the General Counsel, the Principal Deputy General Counsel, and the Senior Deputy General Counsel for Installations, Environment, and Civil Works in the presentation of Army positions before Congress, Office of Management and Budget, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Justice, other federal agencies, and in negotiations on civil works, national resources, and environmental issues with state and local government agencies. Serves under the general direction of the Senior Deputy General Counsel for Installations, Environment, and Civil Works. Guidance is received in terms of broad plans, policies, and programs of the Department of the Army. Supervises Office of the General Counsel attorneys supporting the civil works mission.

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be a US Citizen. Will be required to provide proof of US Citizenship
• 1-year SES probationary period may be required unless previously completed
• Complete Declaration for Federal Employment when requested to determine suitability
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
• Must be able to submit & pass designated &/or Random Drug Testing as required
• File a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment & annually from then on
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance & access level for this position. Failure to obtain & maintain the required level of clearance may result in withdrawal of a job offer or removal
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• Required to travel on both scheduled & unscheduled aircraft, & other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoW Joint Travel Regulations
• Expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems & gather information to assist in the decision-making process
• An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational & functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. You must sign a mobility agreement

There are 3 key documents that contain important information about your rights & obligations. Please read & retain documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation, &
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information

Qualifications

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 qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text. 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.

There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualification (TQ).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following technical qualification.

TQ: Demonstrated executive-level legal experience and expert legal leadership in advising senior-level officials on civil works regulatory programs, environmental law, and natural resources management.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, 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 TQ, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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 - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (e.g., J.D. or LL.B.). Applicants must currently be a member in good standing of the Bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. You must submit documentation supporting that you meet this qualification when applying to this job opportunity announcement.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to the Department of Education Accreditation page (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation).

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service (SES).

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Tiering: The Department of the Army structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position.

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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.

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