Director of Coast Guard Investigative Services

Clarification from the agency

• Open to the public • Competitive service • Excepted service • Senior Executives

The USCG is announcing a challenging Senior Executive Service career opportunity to serve as the Director of Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS). The Director of Coast Guard Investigative Service responsibilities include:

• Directing the design, development, and implementation of policies, regulations, and procedures for Coast Guard-wide investigative operations and administrative activities of CGIS Regional and Resident Offices, task force operations, protective services, force protection, training, and special operations detachments of CGIS. Ensuring all such operations are performed in accordance with Coast Guard, Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and accepted federal law enforcement standards and requirements.
• Approving major or sensitive operations involving state of the art and accepted investigative techniques and ensuring adherence to investigative procedures and priorities by all CGIS elements.
• Directing and overseeing investigations of felony-level crimes committed by Coast Guard members under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); crimes committed by employees or other persons on Coast Guard bases and assets, or in or affecting Coast Guard activities; and crimes that violate statutes over which the Coast Guard exercises law enforcement authority, such as crimes occurring on the high seas or waters subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. External investigations of maritime related crimes range from migrant and drug smuggling to false distress calls and violations of the environmental laws of the United States.
• Managing CGIS participation in Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and other federal, state and local task forces, in which the CGIS agents provide maritime law enforcement expertise and facilitate information sharing between Coast Guard operational commanders and law enforcement partners.
• Overseeing the Protective Services Detail (PSD) responsible for personal security and protection of the Commandant, both in and out of the continental U.S. The PSD assists the Commandant in maintaining their schedule so that arrangements for protection are not compromised, establishes and staffs security posts at the Commandant's worksites, to include Temporary Assigned Duty (TAD) sites, and at the Commandant's official residence when Threat Conditions or other special considerations warrant PSD support.
• Working closely with senior criminal investigative executives of the DHS, including the Office of the Inspector General, DOJ, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Army Criminal Investigations Division (CID), Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Marshals Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), and other partner agencies, foreign and domestic, in assuring effective coordination on all related investigative and operational issues and administrative matters under the direction of those organizations.
• Providing thorough and timely briefs of significant CGIS operations to the Commandant and Vice Commandant.
• Ensuring the Vice Commandant receives reports of any allegation of flag officer/SES misconduct, in coordination with the Judge Advocate General (TJAG) or Deputy JAG. Briefing other senior executives within the Coast Guard and DHS as necessary. Ensuring communication and coordination between CGIS agents and Coast Guard operational commanders who are the senior law enforcement officials within their areas of operations; assists District and Area Commanders in executing their authority to refer cases to DOJ for prosecution.
• Overseeing special agent recruiting, assignments, and training and education programs, including the performance qualification standards of special agents. Serving as the force manager for the Reserve Investigator (IV) rating and the Warrant Investigator (INV) specialty.

Conditions of employment

Key Requirements:

1. U.S. Citizenship is required.
2. The applicant is subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
3. In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
4. You are required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
5. You must complete a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 278.
6. One year probationary period is required, unless excepted by regulation.
7. The incumbent must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use. Therefore, the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9) and selectee will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC., Section 1001). This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical which certifies that you are physically and medically qualified to perform the full duties of the position.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

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 qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualification (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be deemed ineligible and will not receive further consideration. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. 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 Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualification (TQ).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualification.

TQ 1: Demonstrated ability to provide executive leadership and effective direction to a law enforcement and/or criminal investigative service responsible for conducting criminal investigations and various aspects of some or all of the following: cyber-crime and cyber forensic analysis; digital media exploitation; environmental crime; fraud; transnational criminal organizations; military jurisdiction; military and federal rules of evidence, laws and decisions relating to search, seizure and arrest; protective service operations; and law enforcement liaison activities.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirement 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.

There are five ECQs:

• 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 an 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, 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 Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualification (TQ) listed above. Applicants will be evaluated by a Rating and Ranking Review Panel composed of senior officials. The panel will rate and rank applicants on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The executive panel will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mandatory technical requirements of the position and the mandatory executive core qualifications requirements. Among the factors the evaluation panel will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The executive panel will rate and rank your resume against each mandatory technical qualifications and mandatory executive core qualifications to determine the best qualified candidates.

ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (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 selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM 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 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 two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.

2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs 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 MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (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 Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation.

NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position and will not be accepted.

Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.

Political Appointees: OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.

If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us at the telephone number listed on this announcement. Applicants MUST CONTACT US PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Prior to selection, the candidate may be required to provide an original copy of any supporting/ validating documentation as well as other documentation to verify eligibility.

Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in elimination of further consideration for this position.

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