Summary
As an Assistant Director in the Administrative and Internal Law Unit, you will assist the Director of Administrative and Internal Law by providing managerial and supervisory direction to a team of attorneys, government information specialists, and legal technicians. Chief Counsel's Office Washington, D.C.
Duties
As an Assistant Director, Administrative and Internal Law Unit, you will: Provide advice and guidance to direct reports and review work for legal compliance and accuracy. Supervise attorneys that provide advice and counsel on internal and general law including information law (FOIA, Privacy Act), personnel law, procurement, fiscal law and ethics. Make presentations and attend meetings as appropriate; when necessary, and personally handle controversial, sensitive or precedent setting matters. Develop short- and long-term plans and establish priorities for the organization. Work with the Administrative and Internal Law Director to assign and supervise work performed by assigned staff. Supervise and manage professional staff of attorneys and support employees and coordinate and prioritize legal work with client offices. Assist in the acquisition of staff through effective workforce planning.
Requirements
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these 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), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Selectee(s) will be required to sign an agreement allowing for their reassignment within the Chief Counsel's Office to serve the agency's business needs at the discretion of the Chief Counsel or at the expiration of a four-year term set forth in that agreement, with the option to be renewed at the election of the Chief Counsel. Complete a one-year trial period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. File an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) and an OCC Financial Disclosure Form. Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues. Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities. Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information.
Education
You must have graduated with a J.D. or an LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
How you will be evaluated
Your application package includes your resume, required supporting documents, and responses to the online questions. Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Failure to provide sufficient evidence of the minimum qualification requirements in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, Human Resources or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.