Assistant Director for Office of Professional Responsibility

Duties The incumbent serves as the Assistant Director, Office of Professional Responsibility providing executive leadership with directing and managing the Internal Affairs and the Internal Audit Program. This includes full technical responsibility for managing, administering, and executing the development, implementation, and operations of the programs, policies, and procedures pertaining to the USMS internal inspections and audit programs. The scope and responsibilities includes support for the Marshals Service Headquarters, 94 districts, the sub-offices nationwide and in Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position concerned with developing staff capability to execute a critical management function directly responsible for ensuring wide staff integrity and strengthening the credibility of the Marshals Service in the execution of its law enforcement mission. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.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. QualificationsEXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) : ECQs are 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. All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and should contain two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments / results. The narrative should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy Initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions. Total ECQs narrative must not exceed 10 total pages using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. You must show in your resume that you possess the five mandatory executive core qualifications.NOTE : ECQ narrative submissions are mandatory unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility, or SES Candidate Development Program graduate who has been certified by OPM. SF-50 reflecting such status must be uploaded as part of your supporting documents. Candidates who have successfully graduated from an OPM approved Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their certification.ECQ 1 - Leading Change : This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies : creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)ECQ 2 - Leading People : This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies : conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building)ECQ - 3. Results Driven : This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies : accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)ECQ 4 - Business Acumen : This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies : financial management, human capital management, technology management)ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions : This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies : partnering, political savvy, influencing / negotiating)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 narratives. 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. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs) - (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the MTQS. Your MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience, accomplishments, scope, and complexity. MTQ write-up should not exceed 2 pages per MTQ using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following : MTQ1 - Demonstrated experience in developing, managing, and advancing law enforcement programs with broad scope and complexity.MTQ2 - Demonstrated experience in managing highly sensitive law enforcement operations that are subject to congressional, media and / or public scrutiny.MTQ3 - Demonstrated experience in providing advice, guidance, and on-site direction on special audits, compliance, and risk management.1 Document for ECQs and 1 Document for MTQs in PDF Format is the preferred submission method. You may be disqualified if you go over the page limits as noted for each section. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers / documents submitted by an applicant. 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 informationSpecial 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 : 2. DOJ EEO STATEMENT : The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at : 3. Departmental Diversity Statement : 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.4. 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 : 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. Help 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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 above. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Only experience obtained by the 11 : 59 EST on the closing date of this announcement will be considered.A review of your resume, ECQs, MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist.Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at USMS offices.The selected individual will be further evaluated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as required by law. OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.NOTE : You MUST address all MTQs as required above, but you do not need to address the ECQs if you : Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; orHave successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program and have been certified by OPM. Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided in your application.Supporting document of SF-50 reflecting current SES appointment, SF-50 reflecting Reinstatement eligible (submit Retirement / Resignation / Separation / etc SF-50), or OPM SES CDP certificate of completion is mandatory.All the information supplied in your application will be reviewed. Fraudulent information may result in your application package being eliminated from consideration.