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The Office for Access to Justice works to break down barriers to the founding principle and enduring promise of the Department of Justice: equal justice under law. ATJ's mission is to ensure access to the promises and protections of our civil and criminal legal systems for all communities.
This is a Detail Opportunity (Not-to-Exceed 120 days, with possibility to extend).
07/25/2024 to 08/12/2024
$123,041 - $159,950 per year
Salary shown is base pay excluding locality. Final salary will be determined upon selection and based on the official duty location.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Multiple Appointment Types
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801576000
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
This is a Detail Opportunity (Not-to-Exceed 120 days, with possibility to extend). Eligible candidates must be a current permanent competitive or excepted service federal employee.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
The incumbent will serve as the Deputy Director for Programs, providing high-level advice and recommendations to the ATJ Director regarding access to justice programs, as well as the general operation, functioning, strategic planning, staffing, and budgeting for the Office. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the execution of ATJ programmatic initiatives, including but not limited to the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable, the Language Access Program, international work in compliance with executive order mandates to lead implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goal 16, the Access DOJ Program, and the Federal Government Pro Bono Program. The duties and responsibilities for a 0301 Deputy Director for Programs (SES) Detail Opportunity (NTE 120 days) (Reimbursable) generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
About the Office: The Office for Access to Justice works to break down barriers to the founding principle and enduring promise of the Department of Justice: equal justice under law. ATJ's mission is to ensure access to the promises and protections of our civil and criminal legal systems for all communities. ATJ aims to achieve this core mission by promoting access to judicial systems through legal assistance and counsel; pursuing data-driven, stakeholder-informed, and innovative approaches to judicial process; and by promoting accountability and reform of legal systems with the goal of creating a more holistic and equitable approach to justice. The three strategic pillars of ATJ are to: 1) promote justice system access; 2) accelerate justice system innovation; and 3) safeguard justice system integrity.
This is a 120-day, reimbursable detail opportunity to serve as the Deputy Director for Programs within the Office for Access to Justice (ATJ), Office of Programs.
Additional Requirements: Applicants must obtain supervisory approval prior to applying to this detail opportunity.
This vacancy is open to current permanent Federal employees only. See below for more information:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications described above.
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted.
Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.
It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
You must submit a detailed resume containing the following information:
Application Process: All interested applicants should submit the following documents via email to ATJ.Applicants@usdoj.gov with the subject line "Deputy Director for Programs Detail Opportunity."
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