DEFINITION
Under the general direction of the Chief of Criminal, this position provides oversight of the White-Collar Crime and Public Corruption Unit to execute its mandate to institute and carry out the prosecution of white-collar crimes and public corruption cases in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Incumbent also serves as the Assistant Chief of the Criminal Division and may discuss or participate in the prosecution of any criminal matter relative to the district assigned with the Chief of the Criminal Division. Director White Collar Crime & Public Corruption shall be responsible for and shall participate in the formulation and determination of policy, programs, and priorities for the activities of his Division.
This position requires a confidential relationship to a policymaker.
Responsibilities
DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)
Oversees the daily management of staff from the White-Collar Crime and Public Corruption Unit.
Reports directly to the Chiefs of the Criminal Division in each office and keeps the Criminal Chief(s) and Attorney General updated as to the status and progress of cases as needed or requested.
Serves as the Assistant Chief of the Criminal Division and may discuss or participate in the prosecution of any criminal matter relative to the district assigned with the Chief of the Criminal Division.
Evaluates investigative case files to determine if prosecution is warranted and if prosecution can be sustained by the evidence.
Provides assistance to investigators in the preparation of subpoenas, arrest warrants and search warrants.
Prosecutes white collar and public corruption cases.
Supervises support staff, including administrative assistants, investigative accountants, certified fraud examiners, investigators, and prosecutors assigned to handle matters in the Unit.
Assigns Unit attorneys to white collar criminal investigations and prosecutions including Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations [CICO] and CICO asset forfeiture.
Assigns other professional staff (e.g., investigative accountants, fraud examiners, specialized investigator) to white collar/criminal investigations within the Unit
Supervises time and attendance of all staff assigned to the Unit.
Ensures the completion of assignments in a timely manner.
Provides guidance to Unit staff on departmental policy, effective case management, and case handling.
Oversees the orderly maintenance of all active Unit prosecution files.
Maintains a tracking system of the progress and status of the Unit’s investigations from intake (initial interview with complainant) through case closure or prosecution.
Determines the training needs of staff and implements an effective training program both in-house and off-island.
Prepares performance appraisals for all Unit staff, legal and support.
Provides timely review and completion of such tasks and projects as may be assigned by the Deputy Attorney General or the Attorney General.
Submits Managerial Reports as they become due.
Implements departmental policies established by the Attorney General and manages the unit in accordance with Department policy.
Sets priorities, objectives, and deadlines to be met.
Works with other divisions within the Department.
Collaborates with other agencies, both local and federal.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of Virgin Islands Code and federal rules and regulations.
Knowledge of legal principles and their application.
Knowledge of Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (CICO) and CICO asset forfeiture statutes.
Knowledge of agency and departmental policies and procedures for coordination and general administration of the agency.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence, and paragraph structure, organization, and appropriate vocabulary to effectively produce a variety of written work products.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentation
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships among and with management and staff.
Ability to maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and motivate the work of the Unit’s staff.
Ability in the implementation of duties, responsibilities and assignments as defined in the job description.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
General supervision is received from the Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, and/or Chief of the Criminal Division, in both the St. Croix and St. Thomas divisions. Work is performed independently with considerable latitude for the oversight of the Unit, and support staff assigned to the Unit. Sound judgment must be exercised consistently with the department’s objectives, missions, and priorities.
FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES
Guidelines include federal, local, and departmental manuals or legal procedures as outlined for the U.S. Virgin Islands, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Justice.
FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY
Work requires undertaking complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of work is to oversee the White-Collar Crime and Public Corruption Unit by providing sound judgment, using logic and reasoning skills.
FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are employees within the Unit and Department, as well as outside agencies and the public.
FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are made to coordinate with outside agencies, legal representatives, managers, and staff to attain necessary information or documentation to assist in fulfilling duties.
FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is primarily sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and bending. It may be mentally and emotionally stressful and require after-hours work. Position may require periods of extended sitting or computer use. Travel between offices and courts may be necessary.
FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in an office setting; however, some travel may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited law school, having earned an LLB or J.D. degree supplemented by seven (7) years as an Assistant Attorney General with the Department of Justice or as a prosecutor in another office with related experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Regular Admission into the Virgin Islands Bar Association in good standing.
Application Process
Email your resume and cover letter to careers@doj.vi.gov.
