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This position is the Principal Deputy Director located in the Consumer Protection Branch (CPB), Civil Division, Department of Justice, a Senior Executive Service (SES) position. The Consumer Protection Branch enforces federal consumer protection laws throughout the United States. The Branch consists of approximately 200 attorneys and staff. For more information about the Consumer Protection Branch visit: https://www.justice.gov/civil/consumer-protection-branch
Learn more about this agency09/08/2020 to 10/09/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Senior Executive
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The Principal Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the Consumer Protection Branch. The incumbent is charged with devising, implementing, and directing enforcement initiatives. As a senior litigation specialist, the incumbent also is expected to lead a broad range of criminal and civil investigations and litigation, supervising attorneys and staff in all phases of matters. The incumbent provides guidance and direction on all aspects of work performance and helps to oversee personnel management activities, including the selection, development, assessment, and promotion of employees. The incumbent represents the Branch in communications with other Department components and enforcement partners, as well as at public conferences, in meetings with consumer and industry groups, and in other outreach efforts. As a senior manager, the incumbent also is responsible for operational issues and ensuring that Branch personnel have adequate resources and are properly prepared to litigate complex matters. The incumbent provides expert advice and counsel to the Director, Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG), and the Assistant Attorney General (AAG). The incumbent serves as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.
See Qualifications section.
DOJ offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive employee (Title V) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. In addition, individuals entering the Senior Executive Service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf.Reasonable Accommodation. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)of the selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive employee (Title V) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. In addition, individuals entering the Senior Executive Service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf.
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Principal Deputy Director. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.
To be considered for this position, applicants must show evidence of experience related to the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Applicants must address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Please see Application Procedures for specific instructions.
In addition to your resume, applicants must provide responses to the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and three MTQs.
ECQ responses are not required for current or former career members of the SES. Indicate in your resume that you are a current or former member of the SES. You must submit responses to the MTQs, and submit a copy of the most recent SF-50 documenting your SES career appointment.
Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. SES CDP graduates must also submit responses to the MTQs. Responses to the ECQs are not required.
To be considered for this position, applicants must show evidence of experience related to the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Applicants must address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). In addition to your resume, this additional documentation should demonstrate the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the SES. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contact. Copies of the OPM's "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.
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A panel of senior executives will distinguish the best-qualified candidates from other applicants based on a review of each applicant's MTQs and ECQs. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/578233400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Consumer Protection Branch brings both criminal prosecutions and civil enforcement actions in matters of national importance related to complex consumer fraud schemes; adulterated and mis-branded food, drugs, and devices; hazardous and unsafe consumer products; prescription drug diversion; deceptive trade practices; and data privacy. The Branch also defends against suits in district court challenging consumer protection agencies' regulatory actions. The Branch's litigation regularly involves issues that attract congressional and media interest, and its personnel work closely with U.S. Attorneys' Offices and numerous law enforcement agencies.