Director, Departmental Ethics Office Job at US Offices, Boards and Divisions
Duties
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 Director of the Departmental Ethics Office is a Senior Executive and serves under the general direction of the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Policy, Management, and Procurement (DAAG/PMP), Justice Management Division (JMD). The incumbent manages a Department-wide ethics program and provides broad oversight and guidance to over 35 Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Officials (DDAEO's) throughout the Department. The program consists of training and counseling employees on matters of government ethics, as well as the collection and review of financial disclosure reports. The incumbent is personally involved in all aspects of the program by providing direct service to the Department's leadership offices, JMD, and selected component offices. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that the Deputy DAEO's provide similar services of a high quality within their respective components. The incumbent supervises a staff which works to ensure that the overall program is administered in an efficient and effective manner.
As the Director of the Departmental Ethics Office, you will:
- Serve as the Department expert in the analysis and interpretation of new ethics laws and regulations such as the Hatch Act, Procurement Integrity Amendments, and the Ethics Reform Act of 1989.
- Serve as the Department's expert in planning and implementing Departmental compliance with government-wide ethics regulations.
- Analyze ethics issues and standards of conduct on a government-wide basis for use in developing and revising Department ethics policies, financial disclosure procedures, and training programs.
- Develop, implement and manage a Department-wide system for compliance with the financial disclosure reporting requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. You will also identify and make changes to that system when necessary.
- Manage a staff that is responsible for reviewing financial disclosure reports filed by Presidential appointees and ensure that the reviews are completed correctly and in a timely manner and that reports are forwarded to the Deputy Attorney General (DAG), Associate Attorney General (ASG), or the Assistant Attorney General for Administration (AAG/A) for certification.
- Manage a staff that is responsible for delivering training and providing ethics advice to the Department's leadership offices, employees of JMD and several additional offices.
- Monitor the activities of the DDAEO's to ensure that they deliver training, provide timely and correct ethics advice and ensure that financial disclosure reports are filed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Serve as the liaison between the AAG/A and the DDAEO's on ethics matters.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment:
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
- You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
- You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
- 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.
- You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Qualifications
Your application must 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 Assistant Attorney General for Administration. Please provide concrete examples of your experience that demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.
Your application must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) as separate narrative statements not to exceed 2 pages per MTQ. Applications without separate narrative statements will not be considered.
MTQ 1: Thorough knowledge of applicable federal ethics laws and regulations, financial disclosure requirements and regulations, review, and counseling.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated ability to manage policy development activities, oversee strategic, and tactical planning activities, as well as a training program for an ethics office at a Cabinet level Agency or like organization.
Additionally, your demonstrated leadership ability and evidence of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) must be addressed as separate narrative statements not to exceed ten (10) pages. Applications without separate narrative statements will not be considered.
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.
ECQ1: LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ2: LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ3: RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ4: BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ5: BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information. http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Copies of the Office of Personnel Management's "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.
Education
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 in 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 membership, and dates) on their respective resumes.
Additional information
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.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
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.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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 (03/06/2023) of this announcement will be considered.
Once this announcement closes the following will occur:
- A review of your resume, ECQs, MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist.
- Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.
- The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.
- Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at DOJ offices.
- The selected individual will be further evaluated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as required by law. OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.
- Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;
- Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
- Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume:
You must submit a detailed resume with each job entry listed in your employment history. Each job entry must include the following information:2. ECQ Narratives (Not to exceed 10 pages) - Separate Document- Official position title.
- Employer name and contact information.
- Start and end dates (including month and year).
- A detailed list of duties & accomplishments for each job entry.
- Your highest grade/step or salary achieved.
- The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time).
- If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder, as this will ensure you're including everything that is required.
3. MTQ Narratives (2 pages per MTQ) - Separate Document
4. Law School T ranscripts:5. Proof of Active Bar in Good Standing:- You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award.
- Your transcript must come from a nationally-accredited educational institution recognized by the Department of Education and accredited by the American Bar Association.
- If submitting a foreign transcript, you must have the transcript reviewed by an approved foreign education review organization recognized by the Department of Education.
- Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection, these may prevent our application system from accepting and processing the document.
Applicants must demonstrate active membership of a bar in good standing in a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Proof of active bar membership can be a printout from a bar association, scanned copies or membership cards, letters of good standing, etc.)
6. Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Grade Level, Status and ( for current or former federal employees )
7. Recent Performance Appraisal ( for current or former federal employees )
8. Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs)
Note:- Individuals who are serving in a career SES appointment or are eligible for career reinstatement into the SES do not need to provide ECQ narratives, however, they are required to submit a SF-50 showing "career SES" status or provide certification of OPM QRB approval.
- Applicants who have graduated from an SES Candidate Development Program can provide certification of OPM QRB approval in lieu of ECQ narratives.
How to Apply
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 03/06/2023 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.
The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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.Agency contact information
Luis Figueroa
Phone
(202) 532-5022
Email
Luis.A.Figueroa@usdoj.gov
Address
Justice Management Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
USNext steps
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.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume:
You must submit a detailed resume with each job entry listed in your employment history. Each job entry must include the following information:
- Official position title.
- Employer name and contact information.
- Start and end dates (including month and year).
- A detailed list of duties & accomplishments for each job entry.
- Your highest grade/step or salary achieved.
- The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time).
- If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder, as this will ensure you're including everything that is required.
3. MTQ Narratives (2 pages per MTQ) - Separate Document
4. Law School T ranscripts:
- You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award.
- Your transcript must come from a nationally-accredited educational institution recognized by the Department of Education and accredited by the American Bar Association.
- If submitting a foreign transcript, you must have the transcript reviewed by an approved foreign education review organization recognized by the Department of Education.
- Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection, these may prevent our application system from accepting and processing the document.
Applicants must demonstrate active membership of a bar in good standing in a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Proof of active bar membership can be a printout from a bar association, scanned copies or membership cards, letters of good standing, etc.)
6. Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Grade Level, Status and ( for current or former federal employees )
7. Recent Performance Appraisal ( for current or former federal employees )
8. Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs)
Note:
- Individuals who are serving in a career SES appointment or are eligible for career reinstatement into the SES do not need to provide ECQ narratives, however, they are required to submit a SF-50 showing "career SES" status or provide certification of OPM QRB approval.
- Applicants who have graduated from an SES Candidate Development Program can provide certification of OPM QRB approval in lieu of ECQ narratives.
This job is open to
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens, Senior Executive Service, and those Federal Employees in an Excepted or Competitive Service Status.
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