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The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. As an office within the Department of Justice, EOIR is headed by a Director who reports directly to the Deputy Attorney General.
Learn more about this agency08/05/2024 to 09/05/2024
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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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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Full-time
Senior Executive
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24-EOIR-ERG-12447888-SES
802461100
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All U.S. Citizens, Senior Executive Service, and those Federal Employees in an Excepted or Competitive Service Status.
This position is located at the Headquarters for Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) in Falls Church, Virginia.
As Director, Executive Office for Immigration Review, the incumbent has the full-delegated authority of the Attorney General to manage all aspects of EOIR operations. The Director is supported by a Deputy Director, to whom the Director may delegate authority. The Deputy Director and senior advisors in the Office of the Director provide for the day-to-day supervision and management of the heads of the EOIR components and all agency personnel in the execution of their duties. The direction, supervision, and final action in all matters relating to budget formulation and control, administration, personnel, operation and management of the functions of the Executive Office for Immigration Review rests with the Director.
The Director represents the position and policies of the Executive Office to the Attorney General, the Associate Attorney General, members of Congress and other governmental bodies, the press, the bar, and private non-profit groups interested in immigration matters.
The Director serves as principal staff officer to the Associate Attorney General with respect to the Board and Immigration Judge matters, including the processing of all recommendations for appointments; and sets policies and goals for the Executive Office for Immigration Review, including the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge.
In addition, the Director:
-Formulates, promulgates, and implements Division-wide policies intended to realize EOIR and Department goals through sound and comprehensive management programs;
-Serves as an advocate for the EOIR's programs and resources needs with various external groups, e.g., the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and senior officials of the Department's Justice Management Division;
-Provides overall executive policy and general management and administrative guidance and coordination under delegated authority of the Attorney General of the United States, EOIR administers and interprets Federal immigration laws and regulations through the conduct of immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings in individual cases.
As Counselor, the Director of EOIR :
-Provides legal advice and assistance on topics of concern to the Attorney General. The assignments are often confidential and require an intimate knowledge of various fields of law. As a recognized legal expert, the incumbent provides counsel on a regular basis to the Attorney General on a variety of important and sensitive issues.
-Serves as the Attorney General's representative in meetings and conferences outlining policies or program objectives of the Attorney General and bringing back to the Attorney General personally, viewpoints, statements of positions, etc., of conferees.
-Writes legal reports setting forth findings and recommending courses of action to be followed to resolve problems presented incident to the various assignments performed.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, have at least 5 years of relevant post-J.D. experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. IMPORTANT: Applicants are responsible for citing J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Transcripts that show the degree is conferred must be submitted at the time of application.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: 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.
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: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download.
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 U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Only experience obtained by the 11:59pm EST on the closing date (09/05/2024) of this announcement will be considered.
Once this announcement closes the following will occur:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Complete Resume that addresses the MTQs and ECQs. Your resume must not exceed 7 pages.
- Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Salary, Grade Level, Status and (for current or former federal employees)
- Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees)
- Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs)
- Proof of active Bar Membership
- Other supporting documentation as required.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Failure to submit a complete application (resume and all supporting documents) by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/05/2024 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing application information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
If more than one resume is received, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
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Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/802461100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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