Sentencing Resource Counsel Attorney - Sentencing Commission

Summary

SRC is one of several national projects that are part of the Defender Services program. SRC are federal defender employees of the Office of the Federal Defender for the District of Arizona (FDO AZ).

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/05/2024 to 05/17/2024

• Salary

$75,783 - $191,800 per year

• Pay scale & grade

AD 21 - 29

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Phoenix, AZ

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-Full Time Telework

• Travel Required

50% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

29 - Up to AD-29

• Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

24-18

• Control number

786383000

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

SRC formulates sentencing policy with the Defenders Guidelines Committee and the Defenders Legislative Committee, interacts with the Commission and other agencies and organizations, facilitates communication between committees and federal defenders, and provides sentencing litigation support. SRC tracks emerging sentencing issues, circuit splits, and other issues that arise relevant to sentencing, including probation practices, pending legislation, and developments in social science. SRC also provides training assistance related to federal sentencing law, policy, and practice.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must submit to a background security investigation and fingerprinting. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation including an FBI name and fingerprint check.

Qualifications

You must (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school and have admission and good standing in a state bar; (2) have extensive experience in federal sentencing as well as thorough familiarity with federal sentencing policy; (3) have the ability to draft policy-related comments; (4) have excellent research and writing skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently from a remote work site. You must be able to travel, as it is a necessary part of the job. Experience providing legal training, particularly on federal sentencing, is preferred.

Education

You must be a graduate of an accredited law school.

Additional information

SRC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and dignity are central to our work. We hire without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, or marital or parental status. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment in any personnel decisions or employee interactions.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

SRC is a highly-collaborative, mission-based project. A clearly demonstrated aptitude for excellence in federal sentencing practice and policy, commitment to indigent defense, and reputation for personal integrity are required for this position. Though each team member possesses broad knowledge of federal sentencing issues, this position will focus on the federal sentencing guidelines and commenting on the work of the United States Sentencing Commission. The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and outside organizations is required.

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• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Letter of interest, résumé, and representative writing sample on sentencing or a sentencing policy issue (in a single pdf).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

Qualified persons should e-mail a letter of interest, résumé, and representative writing sample on sentencing or a sentencing policy issue (in a single pdf) to the Personnel Administrator at azx_hr@fd.org.

Agency contact information

Personnel Administrator

Email

azx_hr@fd.org

Address

Federal Public Defender, District of Arizona

850 W Adams St # 201

Phoenix, AZ 85007

US

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Next steps

The Office of the Federal Public Defender will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications seem to best meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

Letter of interest, résumé, and representative writing sample on sentencing or a sentencing policy issue (in a single pdf).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

Qualified persons should e-mail a letter of interest, résumé, and representative writing sample on sentencing or a sentencing policy issue (in a single pdf) to the Personnel Administrator at azx_hr@fd.org.

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Agency contact information

Personnel Administrator

Email

azx_hr@fd.org

Address

Federal Public Defender, District of Arizona

850 W Adams St # 201

Phoenix, AZ 85007

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

The Office of the Federal Public Defender will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications seem to best meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/05/2024 to 05/17/2024

• Salary

$75,783 - $191,800 per year

• Pay scale & grade

AD 21 - 29

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Phoenix, AZ

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-Full Time Telework

• Travel Required

50% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

29 - Up to AD-29

• Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

24-18

• Control number

786383000

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/786383000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.