Director, Special Litigation Section.

Duties

• Provides overall executive oversight and general management of the Section's resources to achieve its mission.
• Provides technical and administrative supervisory duties and responsibilities directly and through subordinate supervisors to direct the Section's workforce.
• Ensures the Section functions efficiently and effectively in enforcing statutory provisions, including the rights of people in prisons, juvenile detention facilities, healthcare facilities for persons with disabilities, interactions with state or local police or sheriff's departments, reproductive health care clinics, and religious practice while confined to state and local institutions.
• Ensures appropriate allocation of staff resources and oversight of personnel to develop and implement the Section's enforcement strategies.
• Initiates, directs, and reviews investigations and civil litigation; intervenes in litigation; and appears as amicus curiae in litigation against state and local governments and others to protect and secure persons from patterns, practices and policies that violate constitutional and statutory rights.
• Oversees development, recommendation, and execution of civil rights policy initiatives that fall within the purview of the Section.
• Consults and advises the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division and other DOJ officials regarding criminal justice policy and litigation and the rights of people with disabilities.
• Leads, facilitates, and supports collaboration with DOJ components, advocacy groups, and the public on the Section's strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualification must be demonstrated in your resume.
• You must complete a background investigation, including pre‑employment drug testing. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of your background investigation and award of a Top‑Secret security clearance.
• You must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA‑accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service are subject to a one‑year probationary period.
• Veterans’ preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
• 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.
• This position requires submission of a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and federal ethics guidelines.
• Resume must not exceed two pages.

Qualifications

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
  • Commitment to the Rule of Law and the principles of the American founding.
  • Driving Efficiency.
  • Merit and Competence.
  • Leading People.
  • Achieving Results.
• Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs):
  • Experience supervising federal civil rights statutes enforcement, including systemic relief.
  • Experience managing a complex organization, a broad workforce, and challenging issues while enforcing policies and law.
  • Experience communicating effectively on complex technical issues, advocating with diverse stakeholders.
• Education: J.D. degree from an ABA‑accredited law school and membership in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.

Benefits

A federal employee benefits package is offered, providing access to a range of benefits for employees and their families. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and employment status.

EEO and Equal Opportunity

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 available at the agency’s website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly.