TTB mission is steeped in America's history, from the time of the Whiskey Rebellion to the work of agents like Eliot Ness. We are a nationwide team dedicated to collect alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition excise taxes and ensure that alcohol beverages are labeled, advertised, and marketed by law. We rank among the top 15% of agency subcomponents in the 2024 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience for the GS-15: You must have two years (24 months) of experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of such experience might include independently handling cases involving sensitive or highly visible issues that may contain facts which are difficult to develop and prove or matters of a precedent-setting nature.
his position is located at Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Office of Chief Counsel. As the DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL, you will: Act as the principal assistant of the Chief Counsel and exercise full authority and responsibility to act for the Chief Counsel in the Chief Counsel's absence. Render legal advice and counsel to the Administrator of TTB and the Administrator's executive staff. Furnish legal opinions and memoranda and assist the Administrator in the preparation and review of other TTB publications and correspondence relating to the laws enforced and administered by TTB. Prepare, review, or assist in the preparation of proposed legislation, regulations, and rulings relating to the laws enforced and administered by TTB. Assist the Chief Counsel in providing assistance to the Department of Justice as necessary in the conduct of both civil and criminal litigation in the courts involving TTB or the laws TTB enforces or administers. Assist the Chief Counsel in handling the day-to-day operation of the office, managing the financial and property resources of the office, and coordinating work among the Assistant Chief Counsels.