US DHS Headquarters
Chief Counsel Atlanta
US DHS Headquarters, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
DutiesThe Chief Counsel for Atlanta provides leadership, expert direction, overall management, and authoritative counsel to staff about ICE legal programs and initiatives crucial to the operation of the OPLA Atlanta Field Location (OPLA Atlanta). The incumbent is the principal legal consultant and advisor to the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge (SAC), the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Field Office Director (FOD), and the members of their staff in all legal matters that arise within his or her area of responsibility (AOR).
Specific responsibilities include:
Responsible for overall strategic planning, development, implementation, and administration of all ICE legal programs and initiatives in OPLA Atlanta.
Oversees the provision of crucial litigation support and counsel to the U.S. Attorney's Offices (USAOs) and the Department of Justice Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL).
Provides program direction, management, and authoritative counsel to OPLA Atlanta legal staff engaged in representing DHS in proceedings before the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
Provides expert counsel to staff in conducting legal research and preparing legally accurate and persuasive memoranda.
Responsible for preparing advisory memoranda for ERO officers, HSI agents, the DHS General Counsel, the USAOs, and OIL.
Responsible for directing the provision of a full range of legal advice and services ensuring that DHS and ICE positions are consistent with the law.
Establishes, leads, and manages comprehensive strategic and long-range planning processes.
Assesses new DHS and ICE policy issuances for conformance and impact on program requirements.
Participates with the DHS General Counsel and ICE Principal Legal Advisor in making recommendations on overall office programs.
Serves as an expert advisor and counsel to high-level officials of DHS and ICE.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
You will be required to complete form OGE-278, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Form.
You must possess a professional law degree (e.g., J.D., LL.B.) from an ABA-accredited School of Law.
You must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
QualificationsAs a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. Applicants must address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) separately.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE : Ability to bring about strategic change to meet organizational goals.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE : Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN : Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN : Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS : Ability to build coalitions internally and with other organizations.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):
TQ 1:
Expert knowledge of immigration law and procedures and the provision of advice on the same.
TQ 2:
Management experience involving legal and logistical matters in an agency or law firm.
EducationEducation must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes a resume, transcripts, ECQs statements, and TQs.
How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Agency contact informationTrinice ClaybornePhone: 202-870-2886Email: trinice.clayborne@hq.dhs.gov
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Specific responsibilities include:
Responsible for overall strategic planning, development, implementation, and administration of all ICE legal programs and initiatives in OPLA Atlanta.
Oversees the provision of crucial litigation support and counsel to the U.S. Attorney's Offices (USAOs) and the Department of Justice Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL).
Provides program direction, management, and authoritative counsel to OPLA Atlanta legal staff engaged in representing DHS in proceedings before the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
Provides expert counsel to staff in conducting legal research and preparing legally accurate and persuasive memoranda.
Responsible for preparing advisory memoranda for ERO officers, HSI agents, the DHS General Counsel, the USAOs, and OIL.
Responsible for directing the provision of a full range of legal advice and services ensuring that DHS and ICE positions are consistent with the law.
Establishes, leads, and manages comprehensive strategic and long-range planning processes.
Assesses new DHS and ICE policy issuances for conformance and impact on program requirements.
Participates with the DHS General Counsel and ICE Principal Legal Advisor in making recommendations on overall office programs.
Serves as an expert advisor and counsel to high-level officials of DHS and ICE.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
You will be required to complete form OGE-278, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Form.
You must possess a professional law degree (e.g., J.D., LL.B.) from an ABA-accredited School of Law.
You must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
QualificationsAs a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. Applicants must address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) separately.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE : Ability to bring about strategic change to meet organizational goals.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE : Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN : Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN : Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS : Ability to build coalitions internally and with other organizations.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):
TQ 1:
Expert knowledge of immigration law and procedures and the provision of advice on the same.
TQ 2:
Management experience involving legal and logistical matters in an agency or law firm.
EducationEducation must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes a resume, transcripts, ECQs statements, and TQs.
How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Agency contact informationTrinice ClaybornePhone: 202-870-2886Email: trinice.clayborne@hq.dhs.gov
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