Assistant Director for Tactical Operations Division

Summary The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is the Nation's oldest and most versatile federal law enforcement agency. The missions of the Marshals Service include protection of the judiciary, court security, witness security, asset forfeiture, apprehension of fugitives, apprehending and prosecuting unregistered sex offenders, and prisoner transportation and custody. Duties The incumbent of this position serves as the Assistant Director for Tactical Operations with full technical responsibility for managing, administering, and executing the development, implementation, and operation of programs, policies, and procedures pertaining to the United States Marshals Service tactical programs. The incumbent is responsible for directing the operation of the Special Operations Group, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Strategic National Stockpile Security Operations Program, the Communications Center, the Emergency Operations Center, the Special Assignments Program, the Continuity of Operations Program, the Continuity of Government Program, the Explosives Detection Canine Program, the Critical Incident Response Team Program, and the Incident Management Team Program. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship required. Must Complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report before entering on duty. This is a Designated Random Drug Testing position. Initial appointments to the SES require a one year probationary period. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Qualifications The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided). As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as: Directing the work of an organizational unit; Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; Supervising the work of employees; and Exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions. Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Executive Core Qualification and Technical Qualification factors will result in your application being disqualified. The application process used to recruit for this position is TRADITIONAL METHOD. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM furnish proof of prior SES appointment or completion of CDP program with their application. ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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: 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: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4 - Leading People: 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: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Fundamental Competencies: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications; Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Public Service Motivation. The Fundamental Competencies are crosscutting; and should be addressed over the course of each ECQ narrative. It is not necessary for you to address the Fundamental Competencies directly as long as the narrative, in its totality, shows mastery of these competencies on the whole. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result (C-C-A-R) model outlined in the guide to SES qualifications. Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills. Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website. You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements. Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs) - Please include information on the scope and complexity of your experience in the following Technical Qualifications. Each MTQ is limited to two pages. The applicant must address the MTQs as separate narrative statement not to exceed 2 pages per MTQ. Applications without separate narrative statement will not be considered. MTQ1 - Demonstrated experience in managing highly sensitive law enforcement operations that are subject to congressional, media and/or public scrutiny, including but not limited to the direction and oversight of quick reaction forces, the Execution of Continuity of Operations and/or Continuity of Government programs, and the oversight of Incident Management and Critical Incident Response teams. MTQ2 - Demonstrated experience in developing, managing, and advancing component level Security Programs including but not limited to personnel security, document security, physical security, communications security and emergency planning. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as: Directing the work of an organizational unit; Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions. Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Executive Core Qualification and Technical Qualification factors will result in your application being disqualified. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have prior experience in a primary law enforcement position and immediate prior experience in a position approved for coverage under 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)(1) or 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), since this position includes responsibility directly involving the investigation of criminal activity. This position is also covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions and has a mandatory age requirement. If applicants are over the age of 37, they must have been or currently covered by the special retirement provisions and be able to complete at least 20 years of covered service by age 57. Additional information Special Note to Preference Eligible Veterans: Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service. General Employment Information: 1. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation 2. DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gove/jmd/page/file/1394116/download 3. SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were a born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purpose of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized. 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. Benefits 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.