Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be Authorized Supervisory General Attorney

Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Chief Counsel, located in Yuma, AZ.

Duties

This position is with the Office of Assistant Chief Counsel Yuma, AZ. The Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) is one of the Government’s largest and oldest legal offices. OCC attorneys work on cutting-edge legal issues and provide critical advice across the CBP portfolio, including trade enforcement, search and seizure, immigration, and government ethics. They also represent the agency in labor and employment matters and provide litigation support to the Department of Justice. This position starts at a salary of $147,945.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $192,331.00 (GS-15, Step 10). In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team of the Office of Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include: Serving as the senior legal advisor to all operating components of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) including, the Office of Field Operations, the Office of Professional Responsibility, the U.S. Border Patrol, and Air & Marine Operations; Responding to and advising clients on the interpretation of Customs, Immigration and related laws, the scope of authority of CBP officials, the legal implications of their actions, and litigation affecting CBP, both criminal and civil; Reviewing cases for possible appeal where a decision is unfavorable to the government, handling appeals or portions thereof including preparation of motions and briefs and the presentation of oral arguments at the request of the Department of Justice, and directing the representation of CBP before other forums including administrative agencies; Managing the legal office, as well as planning and implementing a legal program; and Supervising and training attorneys and support staff, reviewing work assignments; making recommendations on hiring, promotion and awards; and directing the flow of cases and assignments through the office to ensure a timely response..

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Financial Disclosure is required: The applicant selected for this position will be required to file a new entrant OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report no later than 30 days after assuming this position, and on an annual basis thereafter while encumbering this position. If, however, the applicant has, within 30 days prior to assuming this position, left another position for which the filing of an OGE Form 450 is required and has previously satisfied the reporting requirements applicable to that former position, no new entrant OGE Form 450 shall be required. 5 C.F.R. Section 2634.903. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. Supervisory Probationary Period: CBP Directive No. 51250-009 requires that all first-time supervisors and managers serve an 18 month probationary period upon initial appointment. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within 90 days of assignment to this position.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process, which may include personal interview(s) and a writing exercise.

Benefits

Learn more about OCC’s mission, core values and careers at https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/occ/occ-attorney

Required Documents

You must include the following information (in addition to specific information requested elsewhere in the vacancy announcement) to receive consideration for this position: Cover letter: Your application package must include a cover letter expressing your interest in this position. Please do not exceed two pages. Application packages received without a cover letter will not be given consideration. Resume: A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and determining grade setting. A resume in English is required. It must contain your full legal name, announcement number, veteran’s preference, phone number, email, the last four digits of your Social Security Number, relevant work history including a detailed description of your duties, the dates you performed those duties (MM/DD/YY), your hours worked per week, job title, as well as series, grade, and salary (if applicable). For additional required items, see the link. *Note: It is recommended that you upload your resume as a PDF instead of a Word document to ensure document quality. Ensure that your uploaded resume is not a password protected document, to include Office 365 passwords. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. USAJOBS Help Center – What should I include in my resume? Transcripts: From an ABA approved law school or equivalent is required. Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials. If submitting documentation of an evaluation, transcripts are still required. Note: Official/unofficial transcripts will be considered when applying for the position. However, if selected for the position, an official law school transcript will be required at the time of selection. For a listing of some accrediting agencies, please see http://www.naces.org/members.htm. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information. Writing Sample: A writing sample is required as part of the application package and may not exceed five pages. SF-50: Provide an SF-50 showing that you meet the time in grade and Department requirements. It is your responsibility to verify that information submitted (i.e., resume, veterans documentation, and SF-50’s) is received and accurate and must be in English. Applications and supporting documentation will only be accepted by e-mail at the address listed under the “How to Apply” section. The section also outlines the contact information for inquires.