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Summary ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov Responsibilities The position of Deputy Chief Counsel for ATF, Office of the Chief Counsel, is located at ATF HQ, Washington D.C. This position supports the mission of the Office of Chief Counsel and the Chief Counsel. As Deputy Chief Counsel, incumbent shares responsibility with the Chief Counsel for the management of the Office of the Chief Counsel, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), including the Associate Chief Counsels and the attorneys and staffs of all Headquarters Divisions and Field Regions. The Deputy Chief Counsel works closely with the Chief Counsel in the execution of their responsibilities. He/she participates in: Rendering of legal advice and counsel to the Director, ATF and top officials; Furnishing of legal opinions and assistance to the Director in preparation and review of rulings, memoranda of technical advice and procedures, and other proposed publications for release with respect to the laws administered by the Bureau; Preparation, review, or assistance in the preparation of proposed legislation, regulations and executive orders relating to the laws administered by the Bureau; Determination of what civil action should be brought in the courts under the laws administered by the Bureau and the preparation of recommendations to the Department of Justice for the commencement of such actions and fro the authorization or sanctioning of the commencement of such actions; Making of recommendations to the Department of Justice for the prosecution of cases referred to the Chief Counsel's office by the Director; Determination of how actions brought in the courts against the Government or officers or employees thereof should be conducted; Determination of which courts decisions should be appealed or further reviewed; and for assisting in the conduct of litigation in the courts, both civil and criminal. In addition, incumbent is charged with the primary responsibility for coordinating and supervising the work of the Associate Chief Counsels in the Field Offices and the Headquarters Legal Divisions and the Senior Policy Counsel. Requirements Conditions of Employment 1. You must be a United States Citizen or National. 2. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. 3. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. 4. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position. 5. You may also be subject to post-employment conflict of interest restrictions under 18 USC 207 (c). 6. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed. 7. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed. 8. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. 9. You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. You must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Failure to meet these qualification requirements and all executive and technical qualifications for the position, by the closing date of this announcement, automatically disqualifies an applicant. Qualifications The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications(ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application must not exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) **Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Deputy Chief Counsel. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. ECQ1- Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Involves demonstrating knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ2- Driving Efficiency: Involves demonstrating the ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ3- Merit and Competence: Involves demonstrating knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ4- Leading People: Involves demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ5- Achieving Results: Involves demonstrating the ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. MTQ1: Demonstrates experience and expertise in interpreting Federal statutes and rendering authoritative opinions on a wide variety of complex legal issues. MTQ2: Demonstrates broad management experience in planning, developing, administering, and directing an organization, including overall responsibility for short and long range program planning, and allocation of human and material resources, development of operational guidelines and policies, and creation of new methods and measures to solve complex management problems. MTQ3: Demonstrates experience in oral and written communications involving extremely sensitive and controversial issues to a wide variety of audiences, such as the organization head and Executive Staff members, Members of Congress and their staffs, counterparts in other agencies, Departmental officials, and industry groups. MTQ4: Demonstrates experience and a broad understanding of all aspects of civil, criminal and administrative litigation. Education Additional Information EEO 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, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, you must contact the ATF EEO office within 45 calendar days of when the alleged harm occurred at 202-648-8760 or [email protected]. Please see DOJ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you receive the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Legal and Regulatory Guidance Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. "Federal Regulations state no ATF employee, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, stock, or proprietary interest in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries. You should be aware that you may be asked to relinquish any ownership of or interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries before a determination can be made whether access to ATF information, information technology systems, and/or facilities can be authorized."