Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Enterprise Services.
The salary range for this position is $132,552 to $199,300.00 per annum. The total compensation package includes other benefits and options.
Total employer paid contributions are worth approximately $20,000 - $27,000 excluding paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and performance-based bonuses.
Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Enterprise Services.
The salary range for this position is $132,552 to $199,300.00 per annum. The total compensation package includes other benefits and options.
Total employer paid contributions are worth approximately $20,000 - $27,000 excluding paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and performance-based bonuses.
Applications will be accepted for this Reassignment Opportunity from qualified current and former Members of the Senior Executive Service who were certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board.
This amends vacancy announcement EXSER/21-11092825-CBP to change the closing
date from 06-07-21 to 06-21-21 U.S. citizenship is required.
Note: This amends vacancy announcement EXSER/21-11092825-CBP to change the closing
date from 06-07-21 to 06-21-21.
As Executive Director, Human Resources Policy and Programs Directorate (HRPPD), you will oversee four divisions within the Office of Human Resources Management (HRM) and be responsible for the development and management of agency-wide human resources management policies and operational programs to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) workforce. This includes the implementation, management, review, and revision of agency human resources policies, as well as providing leadership to labor and employee relations programs at the national and local levels and to operational programs, including retirement, benefits, and workers compensation.
In collaboration and coordination with CBP's program offices, you will evaluate the agency's business needs and develop plans and strategies to ensure the agency's human resources policies are effective and are consistently implemented in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will continuously evaluate policy results, seeking opportunities to implement adjustments or identify new policies, regulations, and statutes that will result in human resources management program improvements.
You will provide executive level leadership to subordinate senior managers concerning critical program priorities, resource allocations, diversity and special program initiatives, and succession planning. You will advise CBP executive leadership on statutory, regulatory, and case law decisions and trends that dictate changes in human resources management program direction.
As Executive Director, HRPPD, you will serve as a representative of the Assistant Commissioner and the Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources Management in dealings with top officials at CBP and the Department of Homeland Security, building support for proposals and negotiating sensitive human resources management policy and regulatory affairs issues.
Who May Apply: Applications will be accepted for this Reassignment Opportunity from qualified current and former Members of the Senior Executive Service who were certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board. U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service: If you are a male and are hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: Seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country. This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.
Position Designation: This position is designated as Career Reserved
Qualifications
You must show in your résumé that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) that apply to the SES, and the Technical Qualification listed below.
Executive Core Qualifications - Mandatory
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: 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.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's 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.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: 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.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: 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.
Technical Qualification - Mandatory
Skill in planning, implementing, and managing innovative agency-wide human resources policies and programs for a large, complex agency or organization. [Note: strong leadership of Labor and Employee Relations programs is desired, but not mandatory).
We recommend that your résumé emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Additional information
Relocation Bonus: CBP may authorize a relocation bonus (not to exceed 25% of basic pay) for an eligible selectee. A service agreement is required.
Relocation Expenses: We may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
Background Investigation: This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. A security clearance is required.
Note: The Federal Government does not to deny employment to individuals who are currently or who have been unemployed, nor does it deny employment to individuals who have had financial difficulties through no fault of their own.
Drug Testing: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the Customs and Border Protection, Drug-Free Workplace Program. Satisfactory completion of the drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.
Travel: Occasional travel is required.
Leave: You will earn 26 vacation days and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 10 regular paid holidays each year.
Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
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 evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education, and you may undergo an interview and reference check. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selection to the appointing authority. You must meet all qualification requirements and have previously been certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) to be considered for this position.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.
provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Political Appointee Employee Verification: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a résumé to describe your qualifications. Your résumé must not exceed five pages, including an optional cover letter. Any additional information beyond five pages will not be evaluated. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Vacancy announcement number EXSER/21-11092825-CBP
Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received.
Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website:http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
Salary
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
For reference check purposes, you must submit the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references, including a current or recent supervisor (or someone in your current chain of command), who have knowledge of your past performance.
Demographic Information on Applicants Form (O.M.B. No. 3046-0046). Submission of this form, which is available here, is optional. The information on this form is used to determine if our recruitment efforts are reaching all segments of the population, consistent with Federal equal employment opportunity laws.
Office of Human Resources Management
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Washington, DC 20229
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Next steps
Our evaluation will be based on the information you supply. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information from reference checks and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Résumés must be submitted using the USAJobs website Application Manager.
Please visit this site to create your account and apply for this position - https://www.usajobs.govTo verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account and check your applicant profile dashboard, which will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Our Benefits Package: You will be eligible for performance bonuses of 5 to 20 % of base pay for superior accomplishments. You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system. You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. You may select one of a variety of health plans and options under the Government's Federal Employees' Health Benefits program and you may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life and Long Term Care Insurance Programs. You will earn 26 vacation days and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 10 regular paid holidays each year. You can review our benefits here.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Political Appointee Employee Verification: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a résumé to describe your qualifications. Your résumé must not exceed five pages, including an optional cover letter. Any additional information beyond five pages will not be evaluated. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Vacancy announcement number EXSER/21-11092825-CBP
Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received.
Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website:http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
Salary
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
For reference check purposes, you must submit the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references, including a current or recent supervisor (or someone in your current chain of command), who have knowledge of your past performance.
Demographic Information on Applicants Form (O.M.B. No. 3046-0046). Submission of this form, which is available here, is optional. The information on this form is used to determine if our recruitment efforts are reaching all segments of the population, consistent with Federal equal employment opportunity laws.
Office of Human Resources Management
Please read entire announcement
Please apply online
Washington, DC 20229
US
Next steps
Our evaluation will be based on the information you supply. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information from reference checks and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Résumés must be submitted using the USAJobs website Application Manager.
Please visit this site to create your account and apply for this position - https://www.usajobs.govTo verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account and check your applicant profile dashboard, which will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Our Benefits Package: You will be eligible for performance bonuses of 5 to 20 % of base pay for superior accomplishments. You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system. You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. You may select one of a variety of health plans and options under the Government's Federal Employees' Health Benefits program and you may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life and Long Term Care Insurance Programs. You will earn 26 vacation days and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 10 regular paid holidays each year. You can review our benefits here.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.