Summary

This position is located in the Coast Guard Investigative Services (CGIS) at USCG Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Required Documents section of this announcement lists documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants who do not submit a complete package will not receive further consideration.

Duties

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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.

Requirements

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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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Additional information

Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here.

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 members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.