SummaryThis posting is for Assistant Deputy Chiefs in the Securities, Market and Private Fraud Unit and the Health & Safety Unit.
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As an Assistant Deputy Chief, the incumbent:
- Oversees and manages the work of the Unit's trial attorneys on investigations and prosecutions ensuring ongoing individual and team development, identifying and correcting deficiencies, and appropriately allocating personnel resources. Provides in-person support and guidance to trial attorneys during investigations and on trials in venues across the country
- Advises trial attorneys on strategic approaches to investigations and prosecutions, including assistance with development of investigative plans; charging document review; and proposals for resolutions. Oversees and reviews the work of trial attorneys and support positions.
- Helps to oversee the Section's financial, human, and technical resource applications. Assists and supports the Unit Chief in the day-to-day operations of the Unit, including but not limited to providing input on budget allocation, hiring, staffing, personnel disciplinary actions, and a wide variety of Department reporting responsibilities.
- In collaboration with the Unit Chief, develops and maintains the Unit's program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions including developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations; develops and maintains agency partnerships across the country.
- Develops and conducts trainings on white-collar crime related issues and fraud prosecutions and investigations.
- Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to: using the grand jury; advising federal law enforcement agents; utilizing evidence collection tools; conducting witness interviews and debriefings; preparing appropriate pleadings, warrants, and plea agreements; and litigating motions, hearings, and trials before U.S. District Courts across the country.
- Serves as a liaison on Section cases and related matters between the Criminal Division and other DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and with a variety of other criminal and civil enforcement agencies and officials on white-collar crime issues.
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Conditions of employment- You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
- You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
- All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
- DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- This position has supervisory/managerial responsibilities. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period is required upon selection. This may be waived if you have successfully completed the supervisory/managerial probationary period.
- A two-year trial period may be required.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the
GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least
five (5) years post J.D. legal experience, to include at least four (4) years of federal prosecution experience, experience investigating and prosecuting complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions, including investigations and prosecutions of frauds involving securities, investments, U.S. consumers, and public health and safety.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a federal criminal prosecutor.
- Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases.
- Experience in U.S. District Court or state court.
- Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations.
- Experience with the federal judiciary.
EducationA J.D., or equivalent, degree.
Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.
Additional informationAdditional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please reach out to [redacted] or [redacted] for alternative application procedures.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Resources team at [redacted]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Fair Chance to Compete: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to [redacted].
Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code a7 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R a7 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
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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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