Deputy Assistant Director, Homeland Security Investigations

Summary

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill ES-1811 Deputy Assistant Director positions within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in the National Capital Region. Management retains the authority to make selection decisions based on agency needs, location priorities, and available talent.

Duties

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the principal investigative component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). HSI is responsible for investigating, disrupting, and dismantling transnational criminal organizations and terrorist networks that threaten or seek to exploit U.S. customs and immigration laws. The Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) serves as the primary focal point for all functional programs and oversees a division within the HSI Headquarters structure. The division 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 policies and procedures related to investigative activities within the division; guiding field assets and 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 criminal and civil proceedings related to violations under HSI program authority. The DAD serves as the subject matter expert for the division and represents HSI in high-level meetings with 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 the program's purview while exercising overall responsibility and delegated authority for HSI oversight and administration. Coordinates investigative activities that transcend the geographic 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 DHS 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 appropriated funds. Reviews HSI's organizational structure and functional responsibilities; 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. Provides expert guidance in resolving disputes regarding program priorities and direction; advises on trends and activities in key investigative areas; provides testimony before congressional committees, when necessary; and supports HSI leadership in formulating and administering policies affecting the agency's mission. Implements, administers, and oversees the application of relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives; develops, evaluates, and adjusts agency-wide investigative programs and strategies; and provides executive-level direction for planning and evaluating long- and short-term activities to ensure alignment with the evolving agency mission. 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 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. ???????If you are a member of the SES, have been certified through successful participation in an 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 of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES, such as an SF-50 or certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

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/. Other Information

This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Applicants must meet the Executive Core Qualifications and the technical qualifications identified in this announcement. Selectees who are not currently serving in a career SES position must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment, unless they have previously received QRB certification. Additionally, OPM must authorize any employment offer made to a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, or noncareer SES employee in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the past five years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Rights and Obligations: 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Law Enforcement Retirement: This position carries secondary law enforcement coverage as provided by 5 U.S.C. § 8336(c) and § 8412(d) for eligible law enforcement employees, which does not carry mandatory retirement. However, some employees may be subject to mandatory separation depending on their individual status. Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Federal Annuitants: The selection and reemployment of a former career SES appointee who retired from federal service is subject to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policy regarding annuitant reemployment, including any required approvals, salary and annuity offset requirements, pay limitations, and appointment limitations.