Section Chief Global Trade and Commerce Enforcement Section

This position is located at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington D.C.
The Section Chief Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section serves as the senior executive responsible for the National Fraud Enforcement Divisions global trade and commerce enforcement program which comprises nationwide criminal enforcement of customs fraud import fraud trade violations sanctions evasion procurement fraud affecting international commerce international forced labor schemes transnational commercial fraud and other offenses that threaten the integrity of domestic and international trade.

The incumbent serves as a principal advisor to the Assistant Attorney General Deputy Assistant Attorneys General United States Attorneys Offices and Department leadership regarding Divisions global trade and commerce enforcement program. And the incumbent collaborates extensively with other Department components United States Attorneys Offices federal law enforcement agencies Executive Branch agencies Inspectors General and other state local Tribal territorial and international law enforcement partners.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement enforcement initiatives targeting global trade violations.
• Prioritize significant investigations involving national security economic security and international commerce.
• Coordinate responses to emerging trade-related threats.
• Ensure legal sufficiency and consistency with federal law and Department policies.
• Work with foreign governments an international law enforcement partners on cross-border investigations.
• Advise senior leadership on trade enforcement policy.
• Recommend legislative or regulatory improvements.
• Ensure enforcement efforts align with national security and economic priorities.
• Analyze trends in international trade fraud and sanctioins evasion.

Conditions of Employment:

1. You must be a United States Citizen or National.
2. Veterans preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
3. Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
4. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
5. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
6. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
7. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
8. You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided)

**Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities the scope and complexity of the programs managed and your program accomplishments including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge skills and abilities required of the Section Chief Global Trade and Commerce Enforcement Section. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals; To drive a high-performance high-accountability culture.

ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to state goals from superiors.

For this position the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application.

MTQ 1: Demonstrated expertise in federal laws and regulatory governing export controls economic sanctions customs and import/export laws trade fraud trade-based money laundering foreign bribery and corruption supply chain and national security and cross-border financial crimes.

MTQ 2: Demonstrated expertise leading complex criminal investigations and prosecutions including evaluating evidence making charging decisions and directing trial strategy. Provides authoritative legal analysis and guidance on criminal import trade and other fraud statutes. Experience includes advising and mentoring attorneys; guiding federal state local and tribal law enforcement partners; and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on sensitive and high-impact matters. Exercises sound judgment ensures consistency with Department policies and drives timely mission-focused outcomes.

MTQ 3: Demonstrated experience managing a complex organization a broad workforce and challenging organizational issues while enforcing policies and law.

MTQ 4: Demonstrated experience communicating effectively on complex technical issues through oral and written communication including the ability to advocate successfully with broad stakeholders external partners and individuals or groups having differed and often conflicting interests on matters related to the successful execution of a large-scale organizations mission programs and projects.