Principal Deputy Regional Attorney

• Manage legal work products to ensure consistent and quality advice is provided to client agencies.
• Supervise managers and attorneys on all personnel matters including hiring, performance management, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Manage region operations relating to budget, facilities, equipment and supplies, and emergency responses.
• Provide reports to the Regional Attorney and the General Counsel on ongoing region activities.
• Supervise collaboration of region's attorneys with DOJ attorneys on litigation, including review of pleadings, motions, and legal briefs.
• Supervise OGC representation at administrative tribunals, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and the Interior Board of Land Appeals.
• Supervise preparation of documents relating to wildlife and cultural preservation laws such as deeds, easements, rights-of-ways, leases, licenses, and permits.
• Evaluate affirmative claims for collection and litigation relating to wildfire damages, trespass, violations of land management regulations, and breach of leases and permits.
• Supervise claims relating to tort claims including advising DOJ on Federal Tort Claims Act litigation.
• Supervise and provide advice and assistance to client agencies on criminal enforcement issues and agency responses to natural disasters, accidents, and other emergency circumstances.
• Supervise review of land title determinations, including review of title opinions and actions taken in administrative and judicial matters to resolve disputes on title claims.
• Conduct legal and factual research and investigations, including interpreting and determining scope and applicability of Federal, state and local laws.
• Supervise and engage in the provision of all other legal advice provided to client agencies including public and stakeholder involvement sessions and meetings with Federal, state or local officials.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Veterans Preference is not applicable in the Senior Executive Service.
• Initial appointments are required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Background Investigation required.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• File a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests

Qualifications:
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. DO NOT submit separate Executive Core Qualifications/Technical Qualifications in lieu of a resume.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES using 0.8-inch margins and 11-point font. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must address the ECQs. Your resume must address each ECQ and should describe your experiences and accomplishments/results. Your resume should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions.

Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs.

Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness)

Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology)

Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. (Competencies: Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience)

Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated 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. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement)

Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. (Competencies: Operation Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking)

For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit SES Executive Core Qualifications. (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/)

Technical Qualification (TQ):
In addition to the ECQs, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the following technical qualification(s).

Describe demonstrated litigation experience regarding, and experience leading teams that support litigation of the many statutes and regulations that apply generally to all aspects of the management of federally-owned forests and grasslands. These include, but are not limited to, the following: National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, National Forest Management Act of 1976, Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960, Federal Tort Claims Act 3. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, and fiscal laws. Describe knowledge of and experience in handling contract and Administrative Procedure Act challenges in coordination with US Department of Justice. The incumbent should have experience in handling multi-million dollar cases with Offices of the United States Attorney and the national headquarters of DOJ.

Describe demonstrated knowledge and experience regarding the Indian Self-Determination Act, all aspects of national environmental laws, and the Federal Torts Claim Act.

Describe demonstrated experience in providing sound legal advice and counsel to senior executives and management officials in analyzing complex legal problems, in making sound legal decisions, and in supervising and managing highly skilled attorneys and support staff.

Education:
A professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school, Law School transcript required AND active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Additional Information:
Consideration for competitive selection for this position is open to all persons within the area of consideration who meet the basic qualifications. Race, color, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, political beliefs, religion, marital or family status, disability, and other non-merit factors will not be considered.

This position is covered under the post-employment restriction of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521)

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