Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Deputy Director for Policy and Programs)

Duties The Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Deputy Director for Policy and Programs) will manage and supervise HTPU's policy and program activities, including outreach, training, strategic guidance, coordination, compliance, stakeholder engagement, victim assistance, and legislative and policy advocacy efforts. Duties include, but are not limited to: Advising the National Human Trafficking Coordinator (NHTC), HTPU Director, and HTPU Deputy Directors for Litigation on strategies for enhancing HTPU's policy and program activities, including outreach, training, strategic guidance, coordination, compliance, stakeholder engagement, victim assistance, and policy advocacy efforts;Managing and supervising the productivity, performance, and professional development of HTPU policy and program personnel, including HTPU's Policy Counsels, Victim-Witness Specialists, National Program Manager, Investigator, and Analyst;Serving as the first-line reviewer of HTPU's policy and program efforts involving outreach, training, strategic guidance, coordination, compliance, stakeholder engagement, victim assistance, and policy advocacy;Making informed recommendations, in consultation with the NHTC, HTPU Director, and HTPU Deputy Directors for Litigation, on strategies to align HTPU policy and program efforts with litigation and enforcement priorities for increasing the efficiency and efficacy of HTPU policy and program efforts; and for ensuring that HTPU policy and program activities are conducted in accordance with victim-centered, trauma-informed best practices;Managing and supervising production of on-demand training programs, reference materials, resource repositories, and written guidance on victim-centered, trauma-informed approaches to detecting, investigating, and prosecuting human trafficking crimes and assisting victims;Increasing coordination with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, prosecutors, victim specialists, and other anti-trafficking stakeholders;Guiding the efforts of HTPU policy and program personnel in accordance with victim-centered, trauma-informed best practices;Streamlining internal coordination across litigation, policy, and program activities;Strengthening collaboration among DOJ, interagency, and external anti-trafficking stakeholders, including survivors;Identifying and prioritizing high-impact outreach, training, capacity-building, case-mentoring, and strategic-guidance opportunities for law enforcement, prosecutors, victim specialists and other detection and enforcement partners, and managing and supervising the participation of appropriate HTPU personnel in such outreach, training, and capacity-building engagements; andDeveloping, consolidating, and maintaining a repository of anti-trafficking resources and expertise on a wide range of specialized topics including but not limited to: proactive detection and investigation strategies; trauma-informed victim stabilization, interview, and trial preparation techniques; transnational trafficking; grand jury practice; electronic evidence; emerging legal and evidentiary issues; charging strategies; trafficking-specific discovery challenges; proving non-violent coercion; common defenses; pretrial litigation; sentencing and restitution issues; emerging threats; and sub-specialty practice areas.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or NationalAll 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.You may be required to complete a pre-employment security screening to initiate your background investigation, which includes a drug screening. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of your investigation.You must have a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.DOJ 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, by visiting www.e-verify.gov/.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.A one- or two-year probationary period may be required. QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction) and must have at least five years of post-J.D. work experience. Applicants also must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in the following areas: academic achievement; substantive knowledge and expertise in the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the work of HTPU or substantially similar laws, rules, and regulations; substantive knowledge of the Crime Victim Rights Act, the Attorney General Guidelines on Victim and Witness Assistance, and victim protection provisions of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act; experience enforcing federal human trafficking statutes or similar provisions involving both forced labor and sex trafficking; substantial experience implementing victim-centered, trauma-informed anti-trafficking strategies; experience delivering trainings on complex issues related to human trafficking victims, investigations, and prosecutions; and skill and experience working cooperatively and productively with a wide range of people, including crime victims, witnesses, disadvantaged or disenfranchised groups, opposing counsel, judicial and administrative officials, advocacy groups, law enforcement personnel, other federal, state, and local government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Applicants must also possess strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to produce clear, concise written work product of the highest quality that accurately conveys complex concepts with minimal need for revision; the ability to analyze complex issues; organizational skills; professional judgment; initiative; ability to prioritize effectively among competing short-term and long-term commitments, experience in the appropriate handling of sensitive and confidential information, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment. In addition, applicants must have outstanding professional references. Applicants also must have the ability to motivate and engage employees; the skill to build relationships that create trust, open dialogue, and full transparency; the assertiveness to drive outcomes and overcome adversity; the capacity to create a culture of clear accountability; and the integrity to make decisions based solely on merit.Preferred Qualifications: Given the nature and volume of this work, the Section generally seeks: at least four years of federal human trafficking prosecution experience, substantial experience developing and delivering human trafficking training programs, and experience analyzing legislative and policy proposals related to human trafficking. Judicial clerkships (especially in federal court), moot court, clinical experience, and skill and experience working cooperatively and productively with a range of people, including individuals from disadvantaged or disenfranchised groups, opposing counsel, judicial or administrative officials, advocacy groups, law enforcement personnel, and the staff of other federal or state governmental agencies, are also preferred. Education You must have a J.D. degree. Additional informationEqual Employment Opportunity: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex - including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy status - or because of age (over 40), physical or mental disability, protected genetic information, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit based factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. For more information, please review our full EEO Statement.Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities: The DOJ encourages qualified applicants with disabilities, including individuals with targeted/severe disabilities to apply in response to posted vacancy announcements. Qualified applicants with targeted/severe disabilities may be eligible for direct hire, non-competitive appointment under Schedule A (5 C.F.R. 213.3102(u)) hiring authority. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact one of the Department's Disability Points of Contact (DPOC) to express an interest in being considered for a position. See list of DPOCs.Suitability and Citizenship: It is the policy of the DOJ to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Congress generally prohibits agencies from employing non-citizens within the United States, except for a few narrow exceptions as set forth in the annual Appropriations Act (see, ). Pursuant to DOJ component policies, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Trustee's Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, qualifying non-U.S. citizens meeting immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply for employment with other DOJ organizations. However, please be advised that the appointment of non-U.S. citizens is extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the DOJ's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ employees are subject to a residency requirement. Candidates must have lived in the United States for at least three of the past five years. The three-year period is cumulative, not necessarily consecutive. Federal or military employees, or dependents of federal or military employees serving overseas, are excepted from this requirement. This is a Department security requirement which is waived only for extreme circumstances and handled on a case-by-case basis. The Division's telework policy requires employees to be in the office at least four (4) days per pay period, or as required by the Division's policy. Help 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 benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Applicants will be evaluated based on interview performance, the qualifications set forth above, and other job-related skills, experience and qualifications consistent with merit system principles applicable to hiring for career positions with the Department of Justice.Evaluation Method: Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to ensure you meet all job requirements. A hiring committee will review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview.Veterans: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that their retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that they were transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).