Closing Date: 25th March, 2024
Description:
Summary:The Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section (NDDS) supervises and has responsibility for enforcing federal statues pertaining to narco-terrorism, narcotic drugs and other controlled substances. NDDS advises the federal officials involved in drug enforcement on all matters related to federal and international narcotics law enforcement including proposed and enacted legislation, policy, enforcement initiatives, and criminal and civil litigation.
Duties:
The Assistant Deputy Chief of the Litigation Unit is primarily responsible for assisting the Unit's Deputy Chief in the direction and supervision of the unit attorneys and paralegals in carrying out the litigation of the section, including:
- Overseeing the development of complex investigations and prosecutions;
- Assisting and advising trial attorneys on litigation-related matters;
- Developing, analyzing and recommending policies applicable to the Section regarding all aspects of drug law enforcement, including prevention and detection of criminal activity, use and application of investigative and prosecutorial techniques, and criminal practices and procedures;
- Evaluating work performance, providing advice and instructions to staff;
- Interviewing and recommending the selection of hiring candidates;
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
- You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
- All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
- DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- This position has supervisory/managerial responsibilities. A one-year supervisory/probationary period is required upon selection. This may be waived if you have successfully completed the supervisory/managerial probationary period.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least five (5) years post J.D. legal experience, to include at least three (3) years of federal prosecutor experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A demonstrated interest in mentoring younger attorneys;
- A self-starter;
- Prior management experience; and
- Experience investigating and prosecuting complex, federal international narcotics cases is preferred, but not required.
Education:
A J.D., or equivalent, degree.
Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.
