ACB Job Connection | American Council of the Blind

Updated 7/21/2021

Welcome to the Job Connection of the American Council of the Blind. Nationwide job announcements received are listed here under a variety of categories. When available, a link is provided which will take you directly to an employer’s web site. Please note that ACB cannot always guarantee that a position will still be open at the time you contact the employer.

To submit a job announcement, send the information to [email protected]. For higher placement in these listings, be sure to include a closing date.

Job announcements will remain posted up to 30 days.

President and CEO, Shreveport, LA (7/26/2021)
Trial Attorney, Washington, DC (7/28/2021)
Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal), Alpine, TX (7/28/2021)
Consumer Assistant, Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, Cleveland, OH (7/30/2021)
Assistant United States Attorney, Spokane, WA (7/31/2021)
Vice President of Production and Logistics, Louisville, KY (8/7/2021)
Assistant United States Attorney, Fresno, CA (8/20/2021)
Assistant United States Attorney, Sacramento, CA (8/20/2021)
Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division), Fresno, CA (8/20/2021)
Assistant United States Attorney, Bakersfield, CA (8/20/2021)
Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division), Sacramento, CA (8/20/2021)
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2022, Chicago, IL (9/10/2021)
Volunteer Law Student, Spring 2022, Florida (9/12/2021)
Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year, Fraud Section, Washington, DC (9/30/2021)
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2022, Tucson, AZ (11/1/2021)
Director of Rehabilitation Services, Washington, DC (OUF)
Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Washington, DC (OUF)
Information & Referral Specialist, Washington, DC (OUF)
Vision Rehabilitation Specialist/Executive Assistant, Palm Springs, FL (OUF)
NextGen Senior Manager, Alexandria, VA (OUF)
NextGen Coordinator, Alexandria, VA (OUF)
Secondary English Teacher, Talladega, AL (OUF)
Director of the Alabama Instructional Resource Center for the Blind, Talladega, AL (OUF)

President and CEO

Job Location: Shreveport, LA

About the Office:

Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) seeks a President and Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership to launch the organization into its second century of fulfilling its mission to provide rehabilitation, training, and employment for people who are visually impaired. This will be accomplished by working with the Board of Directors and Management Team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.

L.A.B. was established in April 1927 to provide services, training, and employment to people who are visually impaired. In 2021, L.A.B. is a financially strong organization with thriving manufacturing and commercial divisions serving the AbilityOne® Program and the community. L.A.B.’s Community Services Division provides vision rehabilitation services, rehabilitation engineering, and employment services throughout North and Central Louisiana.

Job Description:

The President/CEO (PCEO) of Louisiana Association for the Blind demonstrates strategic, visionary leadership, and is responsible for the success of all aspects of the organization in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The PCEO assures L.A.B.’s full transparency and accountability of the organization to its constituency.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:

Management

Provide general management of every department/division of the organization.
Develop and monitor the agency’s annual budget, working in cooperation with the Board and Executive Team.
Utilize a contemporary operating system (EOS currently in place at L.A.B.), to establish and monitor short- and long-term goals; make adjustments as needed to ensure the advancement of the mission.
Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment and culture within the organization.
Ensure all activities of the organization adhere to all federal, state, local, legal, and contractual requirements.
Enhance and/or develop, implement, enforce, and adhere to company policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.
Promote programs and services that are produced in a cost-effective manner, employing economy while consistently maintaining acceptable quality levels.
Evaluate and advise on the development of long-range planning, the introduction of new programs and services for the blind community throughout North and Central Louisiana.

Business Development

Drive the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, business goals and objectives, and grow employment at all levels for people who are blind.
Direct business expansion efforts that will contribute to the overall growth and visibility of L.A.B. through collaboration with the private sector, government (federal, state, and local), and other nonprofits.
Identify, research, evaluate, and execute acquisitions and mergers; develop potential alliances.

Public Policy

Collaborate with Louisiana-based NIB NPAs to develop an annual public policy agency to address state and federal issues that impact the organization, Louisianans who are blind, and/or the AbilityOne Program.
Work with elected officials, regulatory agencies, representatives of the nonprofit sector, and constituents to promote local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory policies that encourage support of issues related to L.A.B.’s mission and that of the AbilityOne® Program.
Raise public awareness of the agency and its services at the local, state, and national levels, serving as the chief spokesperson for L.A.B.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in business, organizational psychology, or related.

Meaningful Professional Training and/or Successful Experience:

Proven track record with 5+ years in executive leadership at a producing organization with annual revenues of $10+ million, and is affiliated with the AbilityOne® Program.
Operating systems (e.g., EOS, Rockefeller Habits, System and Soul, etc.)
Business planning and entrepreneurship
Budgeting and financial management
Manufacturing and commercial enterprises

Skills:

Effective communication, which starts with effective listening
Contemporary strategic planning
Lead, manage, hold accountable
Effective delegation

Characteristics:

Passion for L.A.B.’s mission and the people it serves.
Cultural competency with people who are blind, have low vision, and/or have other disabilities.
Respectfulness, authenticity, humility, fairness, accountability, transparency, and trustworthiness.
Leads by example; focuses on the big picture.
Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.

Application Process:

Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, July 26, 2021. Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
Send cover letter and resume to [email protected].
No phone calls, please.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. All applicants will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or genetics, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or

local law.

Application Deadline:

July 26, 2021

Number of Positions Available:

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The Public Integrity Section is a litigating Section of the Criminal Division, Department of Justice, with responsibility for the investigation and prosecution of public corruption and election offenses nationwide. The Section oversees the federal effort to combat corruption through the prosecution of elected and appointed public officials at all levels of government. Section attorneys investigate and prosecute cases against federal, state, and local officials throughout the United States.

Job Description:

Section attorneys are responsible for independently investigating, prosecuting, and trying public corruption matters. Attorneys in the Section:

Participate in the Section’s efforts to investigate and prosecute public corruption offenses as assigned, including recusal cases, agency referrals, shared cases with United States Attorney’s Offices, corruption cases affecting national security, and election crimes and campaign financing offenses;
Make charging decisions and propose dispositions with regard to assigned cases, and advise less experienced attorneys in very complex cases, issues lacking precedent, and other challenges that require such leadership;
Speak to a variety of audiences and train investigators and other prosecutors;
Participate in the Section’s efforts to provide sound and effective legal advice and training for Assistant United States Attorneys, law enforcement agents, international delegations, and foreign law enforcement agencies regarding public corruption and election crime matters;
Partner with U.S. Attorneys Offices and federal law enforcement agencies in the development and management of prosecutions;
Evaluate reports of investigation and memoranda from law enforcement agencies to determine whether litigation is warranted;
Advise and instruct U.S. Attorneys on complicated questions of law and Departmental policy;
Serve as an expert, providing advice and policy determinations in matters involving the planning, discussion and coordination of the activities related to the litigation of public corruption cases; and
Oversee the preparation and litigation assignments of lower graded attorneys, paralegals and clerical personnel.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications:
Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies and experiences:

Civil or criminal litigation experience;
Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising litigation in federal or state courts;
Trial experience in U.S. District Court or State Court; and
Experience supporting and leading complex criminal investigations and prosecution of public corruption offenses.

Salary:

$144,128 to $172,500 per year. See https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2021/DCB.pdf.

Travel:

Expect extensive travel for this position.

Application Process:

The Application Package must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.

Please submit your application through USAJOBS. The list of required documents can be found in the USAJobs announcement.

If you do not already have an account, please create a USAjobs account before applying Create an Account. You will be able to upload your resume and supporting documents and complete your profile prior to applying.
Once you have an account, apply to the USAjobs vacancy: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/606748900

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Application Deadline:

July 28, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Job Location: Alpine, TX

About the Office:

Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the nation’s laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence.

In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner.

The Western District of Texas is a large complex district which includes 68 counties and approximately 93,000 square miles. Offices are located in San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Del Rio, Midland, Waco, and Alpine/Pecos.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

The District prosecutes a full range of federal criminal cases. Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division are responsible for the investigation and prosecution of cases that include drug crimes; violent crimes; firearms offenses; child exploitation crimes; human trafficking; organized crime; terrorism; white collar crime, including wire and mail fraud, healthcare fraud, and mortgage fraud; criminal immigration matters; and general crimes. The qualified applicant would be expected to (a) assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies; (b) actively participate in grand jury proceedings, including the presentation of witnesses before the grand jury; and (c) litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Salary:

Assistant United States Attorney pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $64,649 to $169,097 per year which includes 15.95% locality pay.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required.

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted online through the following link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/607601500

Applicants who applied for the Alpine AUSA position under announcement 21-WDTX-11112257-A6 will continue to receive consideration and need not reapply.

Application Deadline:

July 28, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Consumer Assistant, Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled

Job Location: Cleveland, OH

About the Office:

The Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled (OLBPD) is part of the Cleveland Public Library. In partnership with the State Library of Ohio Talking Book Program, OLBPD serves as the Regional Library for the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) of the Library of Congress, and administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the State of Ohio by postage-free mail.

OLBPD and the State Library of Ohio Talking Book Program received the 2010 National Library Service Network Library of the Year Award.

The Cleveland Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge.

The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, high energy and enthusiasm, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a welcoming service environment for patron and staff.

Job Description:

Support the work of the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, be a consumer advisor and provide service to disabled Library users including general reference, reader’s advisory, programming and general assistance.

Key Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

Ability to relate to persons with disabilities, and an awareness of specials needs experienced by them.
Performs public service for disabled persons including reference work consistent with RUSA guidelines, assisting patrons to find materials, use materials and reserve materials.
Interviews patrons and maintains on going communication to provide reader’s advisory guidance.
Facilitates computer use and the use of adaptive technologies for the disabled including training users.
Teach and present library programming to users in person and remote
Assist with expanding remote programming, streaming and virtual circulation
Assist, recommend and provide optimal customer service to fulfill reader braille requests
Enters and maintains patron information and reading preferences in the OLBPD database including verifying subject codes.
Updates subscription information for magazines and periodicals and other materials.
Participates in collection development and maintenance including recommending items for acquisition, transfer, and withdrawal in consultation with the OLBPD Librarians and OLBPD Manager.
Assists with planning and presentation of programs for disabled adults and youth.
Conducts Library tours and class visits.
Participates in community outreach activities and events.
Prepares promotional materials including flyers, booklists, and other informational material.
Maintains and reports statistics.
Processes library materials, including receiving, transferring and withdrawing items.
Assists with circulation duties including charging and discharging materials
May represent OLBPD at community meetings and attend meetings, participate on committees.
May present at workshops and training.
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or a minimum of a high school diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relative experience as a consumer of services for the disabled.

Experience:

Min. 2 years’ experience working with the public
Min. 2 years’ experience working with print disabled and persons with disabilities through direct or indirect experience
Braille reader or Braille user preferred
Experience in public library or public-sector is preferred.
User of adaptive technology and virtual and remote programming preferred
Ability to successfully interact with service animals on a routine basis

Qualified candidates will display a positive, professional attitude; have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; with demonstrated technical abilities; exhibit pro-active and creative problem-solving skills.

Application Process:

Please apply at www.cpl.org and attach a current resume and cover letter.

Please direct any questions to: [email protected].

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Sacheen Dunn-Ford, Human Resources, [email protected].

Application Deadline:

July 30, 2021

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Spokane, WA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington has a competent, friendly and talented staff, and an outstanding relationship with its client-agencies. The main office is located in Spokane, a branch office is located in Yakima, and an unstaffed office is located in Richland. The Spokane office employs over 55 personnel, including approximately 14 criminal Assistant United States Attorneys and approximately 7 criminal support staff in the Spokane office.

The office is located in Spokane in Eastern Washington. The Eastern District of Washington is comprised of 20 counties and is bordered by Canada to the north, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and the summit of the Cascade Mountains to the west. This area is rich in rolling farmland, forested mountains, and arid desert. Because this area celebrates four distinct seasons, recreational opportunities are numerous and include bicycling, hiking, snow skiing, water sports, fishing and hunting. More information on Spokane and its educational opportunities, medical facilities, arts, sports, etc., can be viewed on the internet at www.visitspokane.com.

Job Description:

The office currently has an Assistant United States Attorney position available in the Criminal Division, Spokane office. The attorney selected will be part of a dedicated team assisting in the enforcement and prosecution of federal criminal laws. The primary assignment for this attorney will include the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of criminal matters involving firearms, drug trafficking, gangs, immigration, counterfeiting, child exploitation, explosives, violent crimes, and white collar/economic crimes.

This is a full-time permanent appointment. However, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have a minimum of 4 years post J.D. or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Applicants must possess excellent research and writing skills, superior oral communication skills and demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Ideal applicants will possess significant trial or other relevant experience. Applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the supervisors, attorneys, staff and client agencies.

Salary:

Assistant United States Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $68,773 to $167,424 plus locality pay. The current locality pay for Spokane is 15.95%.

Travel:

Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required. There will be occasional travel to the Richland Courthouse and occasional travel to the Yakima Branch office.

Application Process:

No later than Saturday, July 31, 2021, interested applicants must email: (a) a signed cover letter referencing Vacancy Announcement 21-WAE-SPO-2 and specifically addressing applicant’s qualifications as the ideal applicant; (b) a detailed resume; (c) a writing sample written solely by applicant (at least 7 pages in length, containing substantive legal analysis; (d) a current performance evaluation/rating, if any; and (e) a list with three professional references all in PDF format to:

[email protected]

United States Attorney’s Office
Attn: Lauri Garcia, HR Specialist
920 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 340
Spokane, WA 99201

No telephone calls, please.

Application Deadline:

July 31, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Vice President of Production and Logistics

Job Location: Louisville, KY

About the Office:

The Vice President of Production and Logistics has oversight of all activities within the 280,000 square foot production facility at APH, including the manufacture and distribution of more than 1000 products annually. The VP has the ultimate responsibility for producing the highest-in-the-industry quality braille, large type, and talking books, as well APH’s extensive array of educational aids in a timely manner. Reporting to the President of APH, this Vice President leads 90 Union Production staff; 18 support and technical staff all through 12 supervisors and managers with oversight of the Production, Braille Pre-Production, Manufacturing and Engineering, and Materials/Warehouse. The VP will need to be adept at managing production and distribution activities including process planning, production monitoring and scheduling for a changing mix of make-on-demand, make-to-stock, and make-to-order products. Sales of APH products generate more than $30 million in revenues annually. In 2013, the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers named APH its Mid-Size Manufacturer of the Year.

Additionally, APH plays a growing role in the distribution of products developed by other organizations and corporations serving the blind and visually impaired. The Vice President will be responsible for managing the procurement and sales of those products, and have the foresight to plan for a changing balance between production and distribution.

As a member of the Executive Committee at APH, the Vice President of Production and Logistics participates in planning to meet the overall goals of APH, including budgeting and strategic planning, both globally and product-specific. As a visible leader to the internal community at APH, the Vice President’s commitment to Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion are vital to the sustainability of the mission. The company’s focus on increasing our capacity to employ people of all backgrounds and abilities must be supported in this role.

Job Description:

The Vice President of Production and Logistics will have the following primary responsibilities:

Ensure that all employees, processes, and equipment meet or exceed specified safety requirements. Ensuring a safe work environment is the most critical role of this position.
Manage all processes related to the manufacture of products, as well as the distribution of those products and others manufactured by third parties. Must be knowledgeable about warehousing, distribution, and equipment maintenance.
With input from other leaders within APH, oversee forecasting of production needs and subsequent staffing and materials requirements.
Provide Senior Leadership and Strategic Insight as an Executive by acting as a key partner to other executives; be a strong Communicator, good listener and servant leader; execute solid planning, budgeting and cost management acumen; think strategically, across various business disciplines and create and align key objectives and tactics to match those strategies.
Continually maintain cost effectiveness of production and distribution; ongoing evaluation of how to improve quality, cost, and delivery of products.
Build & grow a strong manufacturing operations leadership team through ensuring team members have the needed skills and knowledge at all levels (director, manager, supervisor, lead); takes action to ensure employees fully understand their roles, responsibilities and performance expectations. Provides ongoing feedback and support. Conducts timely corrective/disciplinary actions that are consistent and well documented. Serves as a coach and role model to others. Sets a high standard of trust and accountability; using people-centric leadership tools to inspire, grow, engage and maximize employees – create a natural accountability environment; and establishment of clear objectives. Lead a culture where support for all production staff and their success is critical to organizational success. Lead initiatives to foster a safe, collaborative, and team-oriented culture.
Through effective staff management, maintain exceptional level of quality in production in order to minimize scrap. Create production tracking and quality control systems to analyze production and determine problems. Suggest processing and staffing changes as needed.
Management of contract negotiations with vendors and the union.
Collaboratively works with union leadership and union members to improve measures of operations.

Qualifications:

10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including both production and distribution.
A demonstrated commitment to process improvement; training in Lean manufacturing practices would be beneficial.
Strong project management experience and a high level of attention to detail.
A high level of knowledge and comfort working with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, particularly Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast costs and capacities for both production output and staffing.
Significant staff management experience; prior experience in contract negotiation and/or union negotiation would be helpful.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff as well as board members and external constituents.
High level of diplomacy; excellent analysis and decision-making capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Salary:

$130,000 to $150,000

Application Process:

Apply online at https://hraffiliates.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887a87a2fdcc4017a3ac45f786a11&gns=Government+Agency.

Application Deadline:

August 7, 2021

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Fresno, CA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California represents the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of California. This includes all criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California is headquartered in Sacramento. The District includes the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains and encompasses most of the land mass of California – from the Coastal Mountain Range to the Nevada border, and from Bakersfield in the south to the Oregon border. The Bakersfield office serves Kern County and the surrounding areas within the southern part of the Eastern District of California.

Fresno is one of the fastest growing cities in California, due in part to its central location to major tourist areas in California. Fresno is located in the middle of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, also known as the Central Valley, which is a major supplier of food and agricultural products for the United States and the world. This area also includes national treasures such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division, of the Fresno Office. The Assistant United States Attorney will be dedicated to handling criminal immigration and other felony cases for the office.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This is a permanent position; however, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

This position is open to any U.S. citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of experience litigating cases in federal courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

The ideal candidate will have some experience working with multi-agency task forces; will have substantial experience and familiarity with federal grand jury practice; will have experience with the use of a multitude of investigatory techniques, including electronic surveillance, tracking devices, search warrants, telephone toll record analysis and asset seizure and forfeiture; and will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have some subject matter expertise in prosecuting gang violence and/or drug trafficking organizations.

Security Requirements:

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, tax and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Salary:

Assistant U.S. Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $64,649 to $151,690 (which includes 15.95% locality pay for the Fresno area).

Travel:

Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a complete application package which should include a resume, cover letter, and recent writing sample via email to [email protected]. The cover letter should be addressed to: United States Attorney’s Office, ATTN: Phillip A. Talbert, Acting U.S. Attorney 501 I Street, Suite 10-100, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment month/year). This announcement is open until filled but no later than Friday, August 20, 2021. Applications must be received by email ([email protected]) no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the closing date to be considered. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (21-EDCA-11A) on your resume and cover letter.

Applications must be received via the email address indicated above. Applications received by mail will not be accepted. No telephone calls, please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

August 20, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Sacramento, CA

About the Office:

Sacramento, the state capital, is located in the heart of California. The city has been on the move since it became the capital in 1854 and is now one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Sacramento is home to professional ballet, opera, and theatre companies, including the Sacramento Music Circus, providing a wide range of cultural activities and events. Professional sports are represented by the Sacramento Kings of the NBA, the Sacramento River Cats, a Triple-A baseball team, and the Sacramento Republic FC, a professional soccer team. Bound by two rivers, water recreation tops the list for outdoor activities such as salmon fishing, river rafting, and boating. Nearby Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma offer sailing and windsurfing. Sacramento is located 90 miles northeast of San Francisco and approximately 90 miles west of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, providing numerous recreational opportunities for skiing and boating enthusiasts.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division, Special Prosecutions Unit, of the Sacramento Office. The Assistant United States Attorney will be dedicated to handling criminal immigration and other felony cases as well as litigating civil immigration matters for the office.

Please note: This is a term position not to exceed July 16, 2022, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This position is open to any U.S. citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Security Requirements:

Salary:

Assistant U.S. Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $70,459 to $165,322 (which includes 26.37% locality for the Sacramento area).

Travel:

Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process:

Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment (month/year). This announcement is open until filled but no later than Friday, August 20, 2021. Applications must be received by email ([email protected]) no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the closing date to be considered. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (21- EDCA-10A) on your resume and cover letter.

Applications must be received via the email address indicated above. Applications received by mail will not be accepted.

No telephone calls, please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

August 20, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)

Job Location: Fresno, CA

About the Office:

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the Fresno Office. The Assistant U.S. Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases with an emphasis on narcotics and violent crime.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This position is open to any U.S. citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Security Requirements:

Salary:

Travel:

Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process:

Applications must be received via the email address indicated above. Applications received by mail will not be accepted.

No telephone calls, please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

August 20, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Bakersfield, CA

About the Office:

Bakersfield, considered the Southern Gateway to the Central Valley, is the ninth largest city in California and one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. Steeped in music history, the city is the birthplace of the country music genre known worldwide as the Bakersfield Sound. Bakersfield is the seat of Kern County, which generates 76 percent of the state’s oil supply and ranks third among all counties in the United States in agriculture-related production. Bakersfield enjoys a wide variety of entertainment with the Centennial Garden arena, convention center, theaters, museums, and art galleries. The community is home to three minor league sports teams: The Bakersfield Blaze (baseball), The Bakersfield Condors (ice hockey), and The Bakersfield Blitz (arena football). Outdoor activities abound to include two lakes, several private and public golf courses and tennis facilities, three auto racing tracks, as well as whitewater rafting on the Kern River. Bakersfield is partially surrounded by three mountain ranges and is approximately 110 miles from Los Angeles, providing entertainment and recreational activities of all types.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the Bakersfield Office. The Assistant U.S. Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases with an emphasis on narcotics and violent crime.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This position is open to any U.S. citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Security Requirements:

Salary:

Assistant U.S. Attorneys' pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $73,827 to $172,400 (which includes 32.41% locality for the Bakersfield area).

Travel:

Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process:

Applications must be received via the email address indicated above. Applications received by mail will not be accepted. No telephone calls, please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

August 20, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)

Job Location: Sacramento, CA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California is headquartered in Sacramento. The District includes the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains and encompasses most of the land mass of California – from the Coastal Mountain Range to the Nevada border, and from Bakersfield in the south to the Oregon border. The Fresno Office serves the counties of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo. The Bakersfield office serves Kern County and the surrounding areas within the southern part of the Eastern District of California.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office. The Assistant U.S. Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases with an emphasis on complex white collar and economic crimes.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This position is open to any U.S. citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have some experience working with multi-agency task forces; will have substantial experience and familiarity with federal grand jury practice; will have experience with the use of a multitude of investigatory techniques, including electronic surveillance, tracking devices, search warrants, telephone toll record analysis and asset seizure and forfeiture; and will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have some subject matter expertise in financial crimes or other complex white collar matters and will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.

Security Requirements:

Salary:

Assistant U.S. Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $70,459 to $165,322 (which includes 26.37% locality for the Sacramento area).

Travel:

Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a complete application package which should include a resume, cover letter, and recent writing sample via email to [email protected]. The cover letter should be addressed to: United States Attorney’s Office, ATTN: Phillip A. Talbert, Acting U.S. Attorney,501 I Street, Suite 10-100, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Applications must be received via the email address indicated above. Applications received by mail will not be accepted. No telephone calls, please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

August 20, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2022

Job Location: Chicago, IL

About the Office:

The USAO for the Northern District of Illinois is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes within the district. The Office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Seventh Circuit. The primary goals of the Law Student Intern Program are to provide law students with the greatest possible exposure to and participation in federal trial and appellate practice and to obtain excellent legal talent to assist this office in handling its multitude of cases.

Job Description:

The work of the law student interns includes assisting in all aspects of trial preparation, legal research, writing memoranda of law, drafting pleadings and appellate briefs, assisting in preparation and taking of depositions, assisting in pretrial conferences and trials of civil and criminal cases.

Law student interns are required to work 16 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Qualifications:

Students must be second-year or third-year law students by the beginning of the spring term. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Residency Requirement: For a total of three years (not necessarily consecutive years) of the past five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the United States; 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a federal or military capacity, or 3) been a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas. The Residency Requirement ensures an adequate background investigation can be completed. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office, all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background investigation. Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity — private or public — during the internship.

Salary:

Work-study or academic credit may be available through a student’s law school. Students must make arrangements through his/her law school.

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Resume, personal statement reflecting your background and your interest in participating in this program, legal writing sample, three letters of recommendation (preferably legal), and law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable).

Recommendation letters may be included by the student with the application materials. If the recommendation letters are being sent separately, students should note that on their applications.

Application materials may be condensed into one PDF document.

All application packages must be submitted to the following email address no later than 5:00 p.m. (CDT) Friday, September 10, 2021:

[email protected]

District Contact: Monica LeKostaj, Administrative Assistant for the Law Student Intern Program
Telephone: (312) 353-1091
Email: [email protected] (for questions only)
Web site: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/employment/law-student-intern

Application Deadline:

September 10, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Volunteer Law Student, Spring 2022

Job Location: Florida

About the Office:

The Department of Justice has a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women. Justice leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. If selected, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys’ Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao.

The Middle District of Florida is seeking outstanding candidates for a Spring Legal Internship to assist in our mission. The internship will begin in the spring of 2022. The start and end dates are negotiable. We ask that our interns commit to at least 8 - 10 weeks of service.

Applicants must follow detailed application instructions. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.

Job Description:

An internship with the U.S. Attorney’s Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated law student: an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Working with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other staff, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and property of citizens. The United States Attorney's Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of Federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties.

Assignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memorandum of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal rules of Civil and Criminal procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Middle District of Florida District Court, and the local and Federal rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend dispositions, meetings with Agents and accompany attorneys to observe court proceedings.

Practice Areas:

Appellate Litigation
Civil Litigation
Criminal Litigation

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this internship, ALL of the following requirements must be met:

Law Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to second and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for law student volunteer positions. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor degree and is taking at least half-time academic course load in an accredited university. Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills, and be in good academic standing at his/her university.
Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.)
Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for federal employment.
Volunteer Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement (will be completed later during the security process if selected).

Salary:

Uncompensated; however, our office does work with law schools that offer academic course credit or work-study.

Travel:

Not applicable

Application Process:

You must apply via USAJobs.gov at the below link by Sunday, September 12, 2021:

Direct Application Link on USAJobs.gov: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/605931900

You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required: Your resume.
Required: Current unofficial law school transcript.
Required: Your legal writing sample.
Required: Your cover letter clearly specifying which office you wish to be considered for. (Note: If you are applying for the Tampa office, please identify which area of law you wish to be considered for in your cover letter (i.e., Appellate, Criminal or Civil).
Required, if applicable: Veterans’ Preference documentation. (See also required Veterans’ Preference Documentation below.) Please note, if you are entitled to Veterans’ Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required documentation as specified below.

Required Veterans’ Preference Documentation:

In order to verify your Veterans’ Preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); or if you are a current Active Duty member you must submit a certification on appropriate military branch letterhead that indicates: 1) your service dates, 2) expected discharge or release date from active duty with a release/discharge date no later than 120 days from the closing date of this announcement, and 3) the character of service (e.g., Honorable); or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower if a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,” dated October 2013 and the required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.

Application Deadline:

September 12, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year, Fraud Section

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

Opportunities are available in the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section (“the Section”) for qualified candidates interested in summer legal internships or academic semester legal internships (sometimes called “externships”).

The Fraud Section is responsible for conducting grand jury investigations and prosecutions in cases that require centralized treatment because of the complexity of the scheme, the multi-jurisdictional nature of the criminal activity, the sensitivity of the issues, or the necessity for developing model prosecutions to establish the viability of a particular statute, theory, or technique. Fraud Section investigations often involve business crimes such as financial institution fraud; Internet fraud; fraud in the insurance industry; international criminal activities in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and multi-district schemes that victimize consumers, such as telemarketing and other mass marketing frauds. The Section’s prosecutions also focus on fraud involving government programs, including health care fraud, procurement fraud, mortgage fraud, as well as investment and securities fraud.

Job Description:

Legal interns will work directly with attorneys on cutting edge legal issues relating to a wide range of economic crime enforcement priorities. Typical intern projects have involved researching novel legal issues, drafting litigation documents for active cases, analyzing policy proposals, and helping to draft Section publications. The Section's work is national in scope and often involves some of the most significant and challenging corporate investigations within the Division. We are looking for proactive and engaged interns.

Qualifications:

First (second semester only), second, and third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Semester-based legal internships are usually part-time. The Section requires a minimum of 15 hours per week. The legal intern positions are unpaid. Because of the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must pass a background check before a formal offer for an internship can be extended. Please note the importance of the identified application deadlines.

Salary:

Volunteer (uncompensated)

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Applications for Spring 2022 internships will be accepted until September 30, 2021. Interviews will be on a rolling basis and will generally be conducted by telephone.

Applicants for internship positions must be enrolled in law school and have: (1) a strong academic background; (2) excellent research and writing skills; and (3) experience or interest in criminal issues. We encourage applicants to identify their interests and how they relate to the work of the Section. Applicants should understand that while the Section will attempt to match their interest to placement in the Section, assignments will be based on the Section’s needs. Applicants must submit via e-mail, a cover letter, a resume, a short or partial writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), a list of three references and an unofficial law school transcript to: [email protected] - Attn: Kiana Burgess, Intern Hiring Coordinator.

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorize

Number of Positions Available:

Several

Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2022

Job Location: Tucson, AZ

About the Office:

The Tucson branch of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has primary responsibility for prosecuting federal crimes occurring in and relating to Southern Arizona. Law student clerks will handle research and writing projects from the offices of Criminal, Civil, and Appellate Divisions.

Criminal Division: Assistant U.S. Attorneys working in the Criminal Division prosecute violations of the federal criminal code including: narcotics trafficking crimes, violent crimes occurring on the Indian reservations and federal facilities located in southern Arizona (including homicides, child abuse, sex offenses and bank robberies), white collar crimes (including mortgage fraud, tax fraud, money laundering), crimes affecting the national security of the United States (including weapons smuggling, and terrorism) and crimes particularly prevalent in the southwest border states (including illegal reentry, drug smuggling, and alien smuggling).

Appellate Division: Assistant U.S. Attorneys working in the Appellate Division research and write appellate briefs and conduct oral argument on behalf of the United States before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. They also provide legal advice to the attorneys in the Civil and Criminal Divisions and help draft pleadings of first impression. In addition to working on appellate briefs, law clerks may be invited to attend and actively participate in moot courts that are conducted before every Ninth Circuit oral argument.

Civil Division: Assistant U.S. Attorneys working in the Civil Division handle an extensive volume of cases, including defending the actions of federal agencies, handling Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act cases, defending medical malpractice actions and employment discrimination claims, and defending Federal Tort Claims Act cases. Attorneys also represent federal law enforcement officers. The Civil Division handles bankruptcy matters, and contains the Financial Litigation Unit, which handles collections on behalf of the government.

Job Description:

While being mindful of the office’s inherent confidentiality guidelines, law clerks will conduct legal research and draft motions and pleadings filed in U.S. District Court, and will have the opportunity to assist with court and trial preparation. Clerks may also have the opportunity to help draft appellate briefs filed with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Law clerks are encouraged to watch federal court proceedings, attend legal trainings, and explore federal practice and procedure.

Successful applicants should: 1) be proactive self-starters who are interested in working in a fast-paced environment offering a variety of opportunities and experiences; 2) have solid research and writing skills; and 3) have a demonstrated interest in public service, particularly including experience working in a prosecution office. Clerks will be given assignments in as many different practice areas and with as many different attorneys as possible, providing exposure to a number of subject matters and styles of practice. Additionally, interested individuals participating in the Summer Clerkship Program will have the opportunity to have a guided behind the scenes tour of port of entry facility along the U.S./Mexico border, as well as of a federal prison.

Qualifications:

Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and be a rising 2L or 3L. Graduates cannot be considered for this particular posting. Must be a U.S. citizen. Strong grades and excellent research and writing skills. Completion of courses in Evidence and in Criminal Law or Procedure are a plus, but not required. A background check must be completed upon acceptance of the clerkship offer because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office. Prior criminal arrests and/or convictions, illegal drug or alcohol use, and tax issues could disqualify the student. Applicants who are available for at least 10 weeks during the spring are preferred.

Salary:

The clerkships are unpaid, and clerks will not receive benefits; however, the office will work with law schools that offer academic course credit and/or stipends to their students.

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Applications should be e-mailed to Micah Schmit at [email protected]. Applications should include the following materials, all in one consolidated PDF file: (a) cover letter and résumé, (b) law school transcript, (c) legal writing sample (10 pages or less, please), (d) dates of availability, and (e) telephone number(s) where the applicant can be reached.

USAO District of Arizona
Criminal Division
405 W. Congress St.
Suite 4800
Tucson, AZ 85701

ATTN: Micah Schmit, Tucson Criminal Division, Law Clerk Supervisor
Telephone: (520) 620-7300
Fax: (520) 620-7320
Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline:

November 1, 2021

Number of Positions Available:

Up to 3

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Description:

The Director of Rehabilitation Services will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and managing quality and continuity in the day-to-day programs in rehabilitation for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversee Rehab Services staff and manage rehabilitation programs including Children’s Programs, O&M Services, Employment Services, Assistive Technology Services, and Deafblind Program.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide direct services to individuals who are blind or low vision in orientation and mobility as well as vision rehabilitation therapy/rehabilitation teaching for the blind and visually impaired.
Coordinate services, specials programs, and events.
Manage day-to-day programs and assist consumers with issues related to rehabilitation services.
Participate in long-range planning and policy development by providing input to senior management concerning staffing needs, appropriate training, information about resources and trends in service provision to persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Serve as representative for CLB on committees, at meetings, conferences and other presentations.
Conduct in-service trainings regarding blindness issues and CLB programs and services.
Serve as liaison with sponsoring/partnership agencies such as the DC Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), MD-DORS (Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Service Program and DBVI in VA.
Monitor students’ progress through reports, ongoing discussions, and meetings with students and staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Master’s segree or equivalent or five or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Certification in at least one area of rehabilitation services such as TVI, O&M and VRT required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Proven leadership abilities required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Ability to recognize areas for expansion within the department and conceptualize, develop and coordinate the development of rehab services programs.
Knowledge of and experience working with blind and visually impaired consumers.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a multi-task environment.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Application Process:

Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected].

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is hiring a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired for school-aged students. This job opportunity is itinerant and will require reliable transportation. We are looking for someone who is organized, with time-management skills, and can create engaging lessons for students.

This can be a full-time, part-time or consulting position with a continuing caseload. Position will remain open until filled.

Job Description:

Teach visually impaired students in an individual and/or group setting
Instruct in the expanded core curriculum to support grade level content standards
Develop, review and evaluate individualized educational plan (IEP)
Conduct evaluations and assessments (FVLMA) to determine developmental status and academic status
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and IEP meetings
Manage classroom resources

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field required.
Must be able to meet qualifications for State approved licensure with an endorsement of teaching students with visual impairment in the areas/territories of DC, MD and VA.
Knowledge of Assistive Technology
Strong Braille skills

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Excellent report writing and computer skills required
Excellent interpersonal skills with good judgment, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and ability to handle confidential material.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Knowledge of second language helpful but not required.

Application Process:

Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected].

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Information & Referral Specialist

Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Description:

The Information and Referral Specialist will be responsible for responding to telephone calls and serving as a referral resource to consumers seeking services.

Duties and responsibilities include:

First responder to incoming calls to all CLB offices. This responsibility is backed up by the low vision manager and program assistant.
Respond promptly to customer inquiries by telephone, either electronically or face to face and follow up on customer interactions in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide information in response to inquiries about products and services.
Handle and resolve customer complaints.
Direct requests and unresolved issues to the designated resource.
Maintains and updates the CLB Resource Directory.
Keep records of all incoming calls, comments and details of actions taken.
Complete client quarterly surveys.
Create, update and maintain designated resource lists.
Book taxi transportation for county residents’ social events.
Place Peapod order for FAB.
Convert PDF documents.
Update and maintain consumer database of all calls.
Communicate and coordinate with internal departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred.
Experience in MS Office, MS Excel, JAWS, Database System and on-line research.
Knowledge of the blindness industry preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Pleasant telephone and reception manner and excellent customer service and telephone operating skills required.
Must possess high level of professionalism.
Ability to communicate and respond effectively to clients.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and meet deadlines if requested.
Must be detail-oriented.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Application Process:

Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected].

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Vision Rehabilitation Therapist /Executive Assistant

Job Location: Palm Springs, FL

Job Description:

Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and reporting on independent living programs for visually impaired adults. Assist executive director and senior staff with diverse administrative and outreach activities. Possess a CVRT or TVI certification. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, desktop publishing and social media applications. Requires organizational skills for multi-tasking and ability to learn new programs and systems.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Assists in the development of curriculum for the Independent Living and Technology Programs by identifying client service needs and developing appropriate programs to meet those needs
Conducts comprehensive functional assessments of client needs with regards to independent living and technology instruction
Develops individualized Rehabilitation plans for clients enrolled in the center’s Rehabilitation Program.
Provides direct service for clients enrolled in the Rehabilitation Program.
Provides follow up and evaluation related to the Rehabilitation Program
Oversees client transportation needs for the Rehabilitation Program
Provides reporting, follow up, and evaluation related to clients enrolled in the Rehabilitation Program
Develops and maintains rapport with appropriate community resources
Responsible to speak positively and publicly about the Center’s activities.
Participates in agency marketing, public relations and fundraising activities when directed
Maintains CVRT or TVI certification
Prepares and conducts trainings for instructional staff
Prepares reports as required by the Executive Director and the Board.
Prepares acknowledgement letters for donor
Attends all relevant client staff meetings.
Develops agency newsletters and other marketing materials
Manages agency website content
Assists with data entry, filing and monthly reports as needed
Assists with coordination of volunteer activities
Answers and provides support for telephone calls and inquiries
Monitors facility for any needed cleaning and repairs
Other tasks assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

1. Meet the following:

Possess a CVRT certification or a credential as a TVI (Teacher of the Visually Impaired)
Graduate from an accredited college or university
Experience with Microsoft Office, desktop publishing and social media applications
Meet six (6) month introductory period.
Must be mobile, e.g. have own transportation or able to use public transportation, etc.
Must be willing to commute to class sites.
Must be willing to accept flexible class scheduling.

2. Personal Characteristics:

Professional, proactive, flexible, dynamic, mature
Excellent Time Management Skills
Solution oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills (team working, confident, self-aware)
Able to accept constructive criticism
Able to take initiative and also able to know when to ask for help
Able to prioritize and work independently without a lot of guidance

3. Skills:

Excellent written and spoken English skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to create synergies and effective partnerships
PC skills – Office applications and Internet

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit.

Quality Statement:

Responsible for ensuring that the Center’s specified quality standards and philosophy are upheld in all tasks undertaken.

Personal Characteristics

Professional, proactive, flexible, honest and mature.
Excellent time management skills and work ethics.
Solution oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills (team working, confident, self-aware) with ability to work with a diverse population.
Able to prioritize and work both independently and with team members.

Application Process:

Please direct all inquiries and submit resumes to Carolyn Lapp, Executive Director, Florida Outreach Center f/t Blind: [email protected]

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

NextGen Senior Manager

Job Location: Alexandria, VA

About the Office:

Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Our network of more than 250 corporations expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises. Our organization and 25 affiliates raise a collective voice of positive change for people with disabilities in business.

Disability:IN promotes disability inclusion by heightening awareness, advising corporations, and sharing proven strategies for including people with disabilities in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace. We expand opportunities for people with disabilities by helping companies invigorate their disability initiatives, explore best practices, incorporate culture changes, and realize positive business outcomes.

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, NextGen Initiatives is responsible for overseeing all efforts related to Disability:IN’s NextGen Initiatives and continuing to grow and expand the program both inside and outside the U.S. Experience with accessibility, accommodations, and disability matters is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, lead and scale programs and initiatives that enhance professional development and career opportunities for college students and graduates with disabilities.
Manage the mentorship program for up to college students and 200 corporate partners, both inside and outside the U.S.
Manage – all programming related to NextGen that occurs at the Disability:IN Conference, as well as webinars, virtual and in-person matchmaking and events that happen throughout the year.
Manage the NextGen Council and NextGen Alumni Network for an ever-growing number of college students and grads with disabilities.
Lead recruitment efforts for college students with disabilities to meet NextGen Initiatives’ goals.
Support Disability:IN corporate partner recruitment efforts through the NextGen network via a team of consultants; manage and coordinate this team of consultants and volunteers.
Develop and cultivate relationships with potential funders and identify potential grant opportunities to apply for.
Track NextGen employment outcomes and growth throughout NextGen programs.
Work with Disability:IN Staff to market and grow the program.
Work with supporting agencies outside Disability:IN to maintain relationships and develop streams of qualified talent for NextGen programs.
Organize and assist with events hosted by NextGen Leaders’ corporate partners, introducing students to their organizations and recruiting future talent.
Oversee programmatic budget and expenses.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required.
At least seven years of experience required.
Experience in coordinating and leading work teams, developing programs, and meeting program goals strongly preferred.
Minimum of six years of progressive experience in developing solutions and implementing strategies focusing on diversity and cross-cultural resource efforts in an organization with diverse constituencies.

Salary:

Starting salary commensurate with experience.
Salary adjustments will be based on individual and organizational performance.
Disability:IN offers generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan, flex spending accounts, and unlimited paid time off.

Travel:

Disability:IN is a fully remote organization; employees are expected to operate independently from a home office.
Domestic travel 2-3 times a year for 3-5 days at a time.
Occasional night and weekend work may be required.

Application Process:

Send all resumes to HR, [email protected].

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

NextGen Coordinator

Job Location: Alexandria, VA

About the Office:

Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Our network of more than 270 corporations expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises. Our organization and 25 affiliates raise a collective voice of positive change for people with disabilities in business.

Disability:IN promotes disability inclusion by heightening awareness, advising corporations, and sharing proved strategies for including people with disabilities in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace. We expand opportunities for people with disabilities by helping companies invigorate their disability initiatives, explore best practices, incorporate culture changes, and realize positive business outcomes.

Job Description:

NextGen Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all program functions for the NextGen initiatives, events, webinars, and conference activities. The role includes administrative strengths, solid leadership, and knowledge in handling large volume programs for students with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Matchmaking Events – the NextGen Coordinator is actively involved in coordinating the process of matching NextGen talent with corporate partners.
1. Registrations
  1. Review Corporate Partner registrations and ensure regular verbal and written communication is maintained.
2. Matching for Mentorship
  1. Create spreadsheets and process information as needed to match NextGen Leaders to appropriate mentors, following prescribed guidelines.
  2. Maintain and support all matches throughout the six-month mentoring program. Configure any rematches, as needed.
Mentorship Program
1. Participate in annual NextGen Leader selection for the current year cohort, reviewing applications throughout the various stages of the process.
  1. Coordinate the review process with the Disability:IN Talent Acquisition committee
2. Coordinate the Mentor applications approval process with the Corporate Relations team.
Disability:IN Conference
1. Assist in coordinating the NextGen program at the Disability:IN annual conference and support accommodation needs of the NextGen Leaders in collaboration with the NextGen Sr. Program Manager. (i.e., iLab, Matchmaking, Educational Sessions, Individual Interviews, Networking opportunities, Plenaries)
2. Participate in all efforts leading up to and in preparation for the annual Disability:IN Conference. See the above list of events.
Alumni and Advisory Council
1. Attend and coordinate meetings as directed by the NextGen Sr. Program Manager
Job Posting Newsletter
1. Collect and assimilate information for the weekly NextGen job posting newsletter
2. Coordinate design and distribution with the Communications team
Resume Database Management
1. Collect NextGen resumes for the database and coordinate with the database consultant.
Track NextGen Outcomes
1. Work alongside NextGen Sr. Program Manager to develop and track program metrics.
NextGen and Alumni Communication
1. Maintain email, text, and phone communications with all participants in the program and be available to answer questions on a timely basis.
Program Educational Webinars
1. Coordinate and attend all NextGen webinars.
Company Salesforce Data
1. Responsible for NGL data uploads to Disability:IN Salesforce program for internal data tracking
Corporate Partner Relations
1. Connect with and support the needs of corporate partners connected to/interested in NextGen Leaders.

Other duties and expectations of the role:

Reply to all emails timely, within 24 hours, especially to colleagues and corporate partners
Manage communication with Resume Database Administrator. Review upload and confirm uploads are legitimate NextGen Leaders/alumni. Work with other internal programs to uphold the integrity of Resume Database.
Attend meetings for NextGen Team, as required, along with other internal Disability:IN program meeting requests. Establish regular meeting time (weekly) with Senior Program Manager.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required.
At least two-five years of progressive experience working with high-volume programs, problem-solving, and implementing strategies focusing on disability and cross-cultural resource efforts in an organization with diverse constituencies. A strong focus on accessibility, job placement, career development, and resume writing is a plus.

Salary:

Starting salary commensurate with experience.
Salary adjustments will be based on individual and organizational performance.
Disability:IN offers generous benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, flex spending accounts, and unlimited paid time off.

Travel:

Disability:IN is a fully remote organization; employees are expected to operate independently from a home office.
May require some domestic travel 2-3 times a year for 3-5 days at a time.
Some occasional night and weekend work may be required.

Application Process:

Send all resumes to [email protected].

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Secondary English Teacher

Job Location: Talladega, AL

About the Office:

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf, blind, deafblind and multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, eight regional centers located in Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Talladega, Tuscaloosa and Tuscumbia with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are blind and deaf.

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

Knowledge of or willingness to learn Braille, including becoming a National Library of Congress certified Braille Transcriptionist within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
Demonstrate the ability to teach subject matter as outline in the Alabama State Department of Education Course of Study.
Participate in development of students’ IEP based on curricular guidelines
Implement, review and update student IEP’s.
Serve as case manager.
Perform functional vision assessment as needed.
Protect confidentiality of student information.
Maintain classroom discipline.
Exercise the code of ethics in the teaching profession.
Supervise and work cooperatively with teacher aides assigned to the classroom
Create, review and update the curriculum as necessary.
May be required to attend any extracurricular activities that may be held on campus or off campus
Serve as a role model to students with professional behaviors.
Become familiar with the implementation of technology for the visually impaired into the classroom.
This position may require participating in the administration of state assessments.
Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the school’s administrators.

Qualifications:

Must hold a valid Teaching Certificate with a concentration in Secondary English (6-12). Must be able to obtain reciprocity with the State of Alabama within six (6) months
Must be certified in visual impairment or be willing to gain certification within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn Braille, including becoming a National Library of Congress certified Braille Transcriptionist within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
Must be able to physically assist students as required.
The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check including, but not limited to FBI and ABI record repositories. Upon offer of employment, the applicant must present a non-refundable fee of $48.15 and appear for scheduled finger printing appointment.

Salary:

$42,415– $56,490, Scale l1 Rank 2T (BS-Class B)

$49,717 – $64,882, Scale l1 Rank 1T (MA-Class A)

$52,927 – $68,566, Scale l1 Rank AA (AA Certification)

187 Days

Direct deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory

provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

Application Process:

Apply at www.aidb.org.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Director of the Alabama Instructional Resource Center for the Blind

Job Location: Talladega, AL

About the Office:

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are blind and deaf.

Job Description:

This position provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to join an organization whose mission is eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and visual impairment. The Director will be expected to leverage AIDB’s brand and its full arsenal of international, national, and local resources in making a direct impact on improving the lives of those living with blindness or a visual impairment.

The Director will interact with a talented, passionate, and a personally vested team of staff and volunteers, providing life enriching, best-in-class services to individuals served by the AIRCB.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Serve as Ex Officio Trustee of the American Printing House for the Blind and attend annual conference in Louisville, KY
Must complete a Foundations of Visual Impairment e-Learning course within the first eighteen (18) months of employment
Knowledge of or willingness to learn braille, including becoming a National Library of Congress certified Braille Transcriptionist within the first thirty (30) months of employment
Must complete Orientation and Mobility Training within the first twelve 12 months of employment
Oversee daily management and efficient operation of the AIRCB to include the Alabama School for the Blind Library and the Subregional Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Stay abreast of all new assistive technology commercially and from the American Printing House for the Blind that benefits students with vision, physical and learning disabilities
Provide leadership and vision to achieve department goals and objectives
Lead a comprehensive assessment of current library service programs and create a strategic plan to advance all programs and related information/literacy services for the digital age, ensuring they reflect current best practices
Lead, inspire, and further develop a highly skilled library staff
Provide general management for the department, including hiring, training, evaluating staff performance, maximizing productivity, promoting teamwork, developing staff, and handling corrective issues
Ensure high quality and quantity of library materials in a variety of formats to meet the needs of blind and visually impaired students and patrons
Oversee department operating expense budget with accountability and accuracy
Represent the AIRCB at national, state and local conferences, workshops, and seminars, as well as a local chapters of the blind
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other AIDB departments, regional centers, special education coordinators, teachers of the visually impaired as well as other stakeholders
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Upon offer of employment, the ABI/FBI record check must be completed based on the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 pursuant to Act 2002-457. A non-refundable fee of $48.15 is required at the scheduled appointment.

Qualifications:

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an accredited American Library Association graduate program
Must have three (3) years successful experience in administration and leadership in an educational or library service setting.
Must possess advanced skills in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Salary:

$50,785- $87,812, Scale A1 Rank 04 (260 Days)

Direct deposit is required. Monthly Payroll.

This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
Alabama State TRS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Options Available
Paid Time Off

Application Process:

Apply online at https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/P/TaBQf1r1EAedX1Zub582;jsessionid=96F6ADF3D7C4325AF364CE9A3919F823.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available: