Clarification from the agency

All groups of qualified individuals within the Civil Service (i.e., only current Federal Civil Service employees may apply).

The Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) serves as the primary focal point for all functional programs and oversees a division within the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Headquarters structure that covers a wide range of domestic and international investigative areas, including national security, terrorism, fraud, financial crimes, alien smuggling, human rights protection, transnational organized crime, human trafficking, border security, investigative services, public safety, undercover operations, cybercrimes, global trade, technical support, forensics, and mission support.

The DAD is responsible for developing, implementing, overseeing, and reviewing all policies and procedures related to investigative activities within their division; guiding field assets while advising the division's Assistant Director and other HSI leadership on significant criminal trends and developments; and serving as an advisor to the Executive Associate Director and Deputy Executive Associate Director on all criminal and civil proceedings related to violations under HSI program authority. The DAD serves as the subject matter expert regarding their division, representing HSI in high-level meetings with other federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, and other stakeholders.

Additionally, the DAD:

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all investigative activities under their program's purview while exercising overall responsibility and delegated authority for the oversight and administration of HSI.
• Coordinating investigative activities that transcend the geographical limitations of HSI field assets, and mediates and resolves intra- and interagency conflicts related to investigative matters.
• Develops short- and long-term strategic and operational plans and initiatives for investigative activities, and coordinates and integrates these operations with other HSI, ICE, and Department of Homeland Security programs where feasible.
• Monitors the personnel, budgetary, and logistical needs of HSI field assets, advises leadership of actual or anticipated shortfalls, and ensures the effective and efficient use of personnel, facilities, and resources, including the expenditure of appropriated funds.
• Reviews the organizational structure and functional responsibilities of HSI, authorizes and implements realignments, staffing adjustments, and delegated authority levels, and proposes cost-saving initiatives and detailed justifications for major expenditures to enhance efficiency and support overall fund allocation.
• Advises investigative field assets on the conduct of criminal and civil investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and provides guidance on methods and techniques to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Offers expert guidance in resolving disputes over program priorities and direction, advises on trends and activities in key investigative areas, provides testimony to Congressional committees when necessary, and supports HSI leadership in the formulation and administration of policies affecting the agency's mission.
• Implements, administers, and oversees the application of all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives; develops, evaluates, and adjusts agency-wide investigative programs and strategies; and provides executive-level direction in planning and evaluating long-term and short-term activities to ensure alignment with the evolving agency mission.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• File a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Experience in a primary law enforcement position or equivalent experience outside the federal government is a prerequisite.
• This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime or domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)).

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or TQs.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the TQs.

• TQ 1: Demonstrated mastery of operational and investigative functions within ICE and federal law enforcement, with proven ability to provide innovative and adaptive leadership in response to evolving challenges.
• TQ 2: Demonstrated expertise in the full spectrum of ICE/HSI operational disciplines, with particular emphasis on investigative functions and their strategic interrelationships within and outside the organization.
• TQ 3: Demonstrated expert knowledge of law enforcement principles and techniques, including the scope, application, and interpretation of laws and regulations relevant to ICE/HSI jurisdiction.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the TQs listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50 or certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your application package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the ECQs and TQs listed above. The ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your 2-page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual(s) selected must have their executive qualifications certified by the OPM SES QRB before appointment. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, QRB-certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible).

Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

A complete application includes the items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible. Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

1. Resume:All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to 2 pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each), with 1-inch margins on the top and bottom, 1/2-inch margins on the left and right, and a font no smaller than 11 points, showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the SES must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. Please do not use the USAJOBS Resume Builder.

2. Vacancy Question/Assessment Questionnaire Responses:Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy.

3. Additional Required Documents:Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation, if applicable.

• Current or Former SES Members: Must provide your SES appointment Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• SESCDP Graduates: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• Current Federal Civil Service Employee: Must provide a copy of your SF-50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.

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