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Open to ALL U.S. CitizensNOTE: CURRENT PERMANENT FBI EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY FOR THIS JOB THROUGH ASAPP, Announcement Number 2 for FBI Professional Staff. Applications will not be accepted from outside of the area of consideration.Job SummaryPosition: Deputy General Counsel (ES)Section: Litigation BranchDivision: Office of the General CounselLocation: Washington, DCWorking Hours: 9:00a.m. 5:30p.m. (Flexible)Salary: $132,552 to $190,891Promotional Potential: noneRelocation Incentive may be offered by the FBI.Limited transfer benefits may be borne by the FBI.Key RequirementsMust be able to obtain a Top Secret -SCI clearanceU.S. Citizenship RequiredThe Mission of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. The Deputy General Counsel (DGC) position is a Deputy Assistant Director-level position in the FBI. The DGC reports directly to the General Counsel and is responsible for management and direct oversight of the Litigation Branch, which is comprised of over 100 attorneys, paralegals and other professional staff, including two SES Section Chiefs and nine GS15 Unit Chiefs. The Litigation Branch consists of two Sections: Litigation Technology Management (LTMS) and Strategic and Sensitive Information Litigation (SSILS). LTMS consists of two Civil Litigation Units, two Employment Law units and one Discovery Unit. SSILS consists of the National Security Coordination Litigation Unit, the FOIA Litigation Unit, the Congressional Oversight and Investigations Unit, and the Strategic and Sensitive Discovery Unit. The Litigation Branch provides legal advice to the entire FBI, including the Director and other FBI HQ executives, as well as agents in the field, regarding litigation risk, personnel issues, training, security, employment law, external oversight, and internal investigations.Major DutiesThe DGC serves as the senior executive responsible for the agency's civil litigation practice. The DGC oversees the defense of civil actions filed against the United States for the official acts of FBI employees, as well as individual-capacity claims against employees. The DGC coordinates national security litigation, lawsuits arising out of mass shootings and domestic terrorism incidents, and congressional and other demands for its sensitive information. The DGC also leads the employment law practice, counseling and defending the FBI and its executives. The DGC develops and maintains robust relationships with litigation partners at the Department of Justice, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and other government agencies.The successful candidate will be an accomplished and well-rounded leader, manager, and attorney with strong communication (oral and writing), interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. This is an executive management position in the FBI and OGC, and candidates must be able to hold employees accountable as well as develop and implement a strategic vision for the Branch and participate effectively in broader management decision-making for the FBI and OGC. Substantial civil litigation experience in the federal court system and experience with the Congressional oversight process is desirable. Additionally, candidates for this position must possess strong organization and collaboration skills.Qualifications & EvaluationsMust possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LLM degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a J.D.) and must be a member in good standing of at least one State Bar Association. Candidates must possess at least 10 years of post-J.D. professional experience. Candidates will have professional experience in the following: 1) Substantial civil litigation experience in the federal court system, and 2) Strong leadership and management experiencePlease make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. 1. Organizing and Planning (establish priorities, timetables, and goals/objectives; structure a plan of action for self and others; and develop both strategic and tactical plans).2. Leadership (motivate and inspire others; develop and mentor others; gain the respect, confidence, and loyalty of others; articulate vision, give guidance and direct others in accomplishing goals).3. Collaboration (establish contacts and interact effectively with external agencies, government officials, the media, the community, and internal bureau contacts; display professionalism while working with others to achieve common goals and proactively share information with others when appropriate).4. Problem Solving/Judgment (critically evaluates conditions, events, and alternatives; identify problems, causes and relationships; base decisions or recommendations on data or sound reasoning; and formulate objective opinions). 5. Interpersonal Ability (establish and maintain rapport with management, colleagues and subordinates; recognize and show sensitivity to differences in the needs and concerns of others; mediate concerns between individuals and groups to settle disputes).How to ApplyThe following instructions outline the steps in the application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.1. Establish an applicant account on the FBIJobs website by clicking Apply Now and then Register Now or login using your existing applicant account.2. Paste your text resume in the space provided, upload a new resume or use a resume you have applied with previously.3. Complete your applicant profile if establishing your account for the first time.4. Complete the assessment questionnaire.5. Complete the application sections requested and submit your applicationRequired DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: Your resume Law School transcript(s) Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (only former Federal employees) Most recent Performance Appraisal. Please Note: This applies to current federal employees.What to Expect NextOnce your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.BenefitsThe FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: Information You must respond to the COMPETENCY QUESTIONS in your application. Failure to respond to the competency questions will preclude you from submitting your application. Also, failure to provide additional necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you for consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES:The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs Reasonable Accommodation Program by either e-mail at , telephone at , or FAX at . Your request will receive an individualized assessment and will be processed in the order it was received.THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS IS ONLY FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND/OR ANY QUESTIONS UNRELATED TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS.SHOULD ANY APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, THEY WILL NOT BE FORWARDED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE HIRING PROCESS.The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.The selectee, with the exception of current FBI SES employees, will be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period as a condition of retaining an SES appointment in the FBI. New Federal employees must serve a one-year probationary period. The probationary periods for the selectee will be served concurrently.Veteran's preference does not apply.Selectees are also required to complete a financial disclosure report within 30 days of official appointment.Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.Policy has been implemented that requires support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to a lower grade for a minimum of 12 months.This opening is available for application until 10/6/2021Questions regarding this opening should be directed to the Leadership Selection Unit, ..... click apply for full job details