Summary

This vacancy announcement will be used to fill Senior Executive Service Field Office Director positions within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, at designated field locations. Management retains the authority to make selection decisions that best serve the needs of the agency, considering location preferences and available talent.

Duties

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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.

Requirements

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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. a7 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).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Law Enforcement Retirement: This position carries secondary law enforcement coverage as provided by 5 U.S.C. a7 8336(c) and a7 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 Annuitant Information: 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.



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.

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.