Field Office Director

Clarification from the agency

All groups of qualified individuals within the civil service and individuals eligible for noncompetitive SES appointment based on SES reinstatement eligibility may apply. Additionally, current career SES members, graduates of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program with OPM Qualifications Review Board certification, and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility may be considered noncompetitively. This announcement is not open to the general public.

The Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) directorate of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protects the homeland through the arrest and removal of individuals who undermine the safety of our communities and the integrity of our immigration laws. As part of its critical mission, ERO manages all aspects of the immigration enforcement process, including the identification, arrest, detention, and removal of aliens who are subject to removal or are unlawfully present in the United States.

The Field Office Director (FOD) ensures that ERO field office resources and expertise are effectively deployed to locate and arrest fugitive aliens, detain certain aliens while their cases are being processed, and remove aliens from the United States when so ordered.

The FOD exercises broad delegated authority in managing, directing, advocating for, and implementing all aspects of an ERO field office, including all criminal and civil immigration law enforcement and administrative operations, in support of ICE's and ERO's strategic goals and objectives and the overall ICE mission. The field office's area of responsibility may include several states or a large geographic area.

Additionally, the FOD:

• Determines and develops the field office program's strategic goals and objectives in alignment with ICE and ERO strategic management priorities; ensures their successful implementation; and manages programs and projects that directly support the mission objectives of ICE, ERO, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Exercises authority to initiate, discontinue, or adjust programs and projects as needed, and justifies resource allocations based on organizational priorities, including those of other ICE directorates.

• Designs and develops the field office organizational structure to support mission accomplishment in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Establishes and maintains performance metrics through subordinate managers to monitor work status, assess organizational effectiveness and productivity, and identify and resolve program deficiencies to ensure continued alignment with the organization's mission, goals, and objectives.

• Ensures consistent implementation of and compliance with all relevant immigration laws and policies; develops and interprets new legislation and guidelines for field office programs; and serves as a key authority in formulating law enforcement objectives, developing strategies to mitigate threats, and adjudicating enforcement actions to advance the missions of DHS, ICE, and ERO. Partners with senior ICE and ERO leadership to resolve complex, cross-functional issues and independently manages sensitive field office matters.

• Builds and maintains relationships with officials from various agencies and stakeholder groups to coordinate and collaborate on multijurisdictional investigative matters. Employs advanced communication and leadership skills to influence and align stakeholders with ICE and ERO objectives, even amid competing interests.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• 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 born after December 31, 1959, you must 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 the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on 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 (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume, WHICH MUST NOT EXCEED TWO PAGES. Resumes over the two-page limit will NOT be reviewed beyond page two and 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-level knowledge of, and advanced skill in applying laws, regulations, theories, concepts, practices, and principles governing criminal and civil immigration law enforcement work, including constitutional and statutory authorities, investigative procedures and techniques, and specialized law enforcement methodologies, enabling effective management of ERO's law enforcement operations.

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.

• 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.

IF YOUR TWO-PAGE RESUME DOES NOT REFLECT DEMONSTRATED EVIDENCE OF THE ECQs AND TQs, YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THE POSITION.

Note: If you are 1) a current member of the SES, 2) have been certified through successful participation in a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or 3) have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you must submit proof of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES, such as an SF-50 or certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB).

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 described above.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application package will be further reviewed to determine whether 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 selected must have their executive qualifications certified by the OPM SES Qualifications Review Board (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 noncompetitive status, such as current SES status, certification as a QRB-certified Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) graduate, or SES reinstatement eligibility.

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

A complete application includes the items described below. Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

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 SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE.

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume LIMITED TO 2 PAGES, i.e., 1 double-sided page or 2 single-sided pages, with 1-inch margins at 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.

Your resume should also include the following information:

• Your full name, email address, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers.
• Educational information, including the name, city, and state of each college or university you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received.
• If applicable, your current SES or Candidate Development Program (CDP) certification status, or your reinstatement eligibility to the SES and the dates you held a career SES appointment.
• Whether you are currently, or have been within the last five years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch.
• Information about your paid and unpaid work experience related to this position, including job title, series and grade if it was a federal job, and starting and ending dates of employment by month and year.

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 1) SES appointment Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) and 2) an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.

• SESCDP graduates must provide verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) and OPM SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification.

• Current federal civil service employees must provide a copy of your SF-50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting that you are a current federal civil service employee.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT SUPPORTS THE ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS MADE IN YOUR RESUME AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE.

DO NOT submit any documents that are not specifically requested in the vacancy announcement, including:

• Cover letters
• DD-214s, Statements of Service, or other veterans' preference documents
• Separate ECQ or TQ narratives, including prior ECQ/QRB packages or previous SES application materials
• A resume longer than the 2-page limit
• College or university transcripts, diplomas, degree certificates, or other education records
• Certificates from leadership programs, executive development programs, or other training courses, unless specifically required
• Bar licenses, project management certifications, or similar credentials
• Copies of award certificates, commendations, letters of appreciation, or similar documents
• Recommendation letters, endorsement letters, or reference letters, unless requested
• Policy papers, briefing memos, articles, reports, publication lists, or other writing samples
• Multiple performance plans, work plans, or performance standards; only the most recent performance appraisal is accepted
• Current or prior position descriptions
• Organizational charts
• Briefing decks, decision memoranda, reports, dashboards, budget materials, or other work products
• A separate list of references
• Schedule A or other disability-related hiring documentation
• Security clearance verification, investigation records, or related security documents
• Sensitive personal documents, i.e., birth certificates, passports, Social Security cards, driver's licenses, marriage certificates, tax forms, or other personal identity documents
• Photographs or headshots
• Leadership philosophy statements, personal mission statements, or other supplemental statements

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