Executive Director, Admissibility and Passenger Programs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Washington, D.C. seeks a Senior Executive Service-level leader to oversee programs related to immigration screening and admission.

The position requires mastery of ECQs and TQs, demonstrated by senior-level experience and ability to drive efficiency, accountability and results within the Department of Homeland Security.

Qualifications

• TQ 1: Expert knowledge of immigration laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to screening and admission of individuals entering the United States at land, sea, and air ports-of-entry.

Responsibilities

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: knowledge of the American system of government and upholding the Constitution and rule of law.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency: ability to strategically manage resources and budgets, pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence: demonstrated capability to produce work of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People: ability to lead, inspire, and drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results: ability to achieve organizational results aligned with stated goals.

Job description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security; within U.S. Customs and Border Protection; in the Office of Field Operations (OFO); Washington, D.C.

For more information about U.S. Customs and Border Protection, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/about. 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.

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including results of your actions.

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. YOUR RESUME MUST NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES. Any resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

TQ 1: Expert knowledge of immigration laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the screening and admission of individuals applying to enter the United States through land, sea, and air ports-of-entry.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements 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 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.

FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION IN THE RESUME WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

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 must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.