Clarification from the agency

Current (DHS) FLETC employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. You must submit an SF-50 that shows you currently work for (DHS) FLETC on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.

These positions are located in the U.S. International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), under the National Capital Region Training Operations Directorate and located at one of the following locations: Budapest, Hungary or Gaborone, Botswana.

The Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) established the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) program 30 years ago to enhance the law enforcement and criminal justice capacity of and interoperability with foreign law enforcement to address transnational narcotic and criminal threats to U.S. national security. The ILEA program includes four overseas regional training academies in Botswana, El Salvador, Hungary, and Thailand, and partners with 16 federal law enforcement agencies. The ILEA program provides a critical opportunity to establish the United States as the strategic partner of choice and counter priority transnational criminal threats through engagement with over 100 countries annually. INL is seeking dynamic, team-and-mission-oriented professionals from U.S. law enforcement agencies to fill multiple exciting opportunities as the Deputy Director at ILEA Budapest or ILEA Gaborone.

Typical duties include:
Assisting the ILEA Director in managing the daily operations and related activities, including implementation of the training curriculum, facilities management, contract, and personnel matters. Serving as Acting in the absence of the Director. Supporting supervisory responsibilities required to manage the Academy. Oversight duties are consistent with interagency agreements among participating U.S. departments and agencies, and contractual requirements for the operations of the facility. The position helps provide supervisory oversight for visiting staff while they are performing instructor duties at the Academy. Confers with stakeholders for the purpose of discussing important developments, exchanging views and information and formulating plans, policies, and strategies that have a long-term effect on the program.

Assisting in directing and/or reviewing curriculum development for the training programs, called symposiums. Regularly interacts as a recognized authority in law enforcement training with high-ranking foreign law enforcement officials and U.S. embassy/mission staff and other international agencies, ensuring that symposiums and programming are meeting the program's priorities and keeping pace with changes in the international law enforcement community. Such interactions could involve organizing and chairing curriculum design committees, coordinating strategy sessions, attending conferences and meetings, and recruiting experts from these entities to make classroom presentations, as appropriate. Participates in leading activities and programs while staying abreast of new goals, objectives, and performance standards; advises the supervisor of new initiatives; develops new and innovative programs and approaches to training; identifies needs of clients; and gains acceptance of new ideas and programs.

Participating in establishing and analyzing resources needed to meet goals. Coordinating extensively on contract matters with the supervisor, which has final approval of all funding and contract decisions. Participating in developing the academy's plan, helps oversee contracting processes (e.g. maintenance, logistics, transportation, and food services), and ensuring that program delivery, administration, and support coordination functions are provided in accordance with pertinent USG laws and regulations and existing agreements. Maintaining coordination and liaison with other USG representatives, and local government officials to facilitate good working relationships and sharing of resources, as well as support of the facility's maintenance.

Participating in the end-user evaluation process and providing inside perspective on the overall training program. Reviewing curriculum development for all training programs and seminars. Ensures that the courses, case studies, and workshops used in these programs are designed to meet up-to-date training objectives. Participate in program conferences to ensure the adequacy of training. Engaging with alumni after completing programs and symposiums to promote exchanges of information in support of continued professional development in the law enforcement field, facilitate monitoring and evaluation, including collecting information on the benefits.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• You will be required to undergo pre-appointment and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. You will be subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures your visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment - persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position.
• Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• This position is Emergency Essential required to sustain operations under all conditions.
• Overtime may be required.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation to access, safeguard, and store classified national security information on a regular basis; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must possess, or submit to, a Single Scope Background Investigation adjudicated to Intelligence Community Directive 704 standards.
• Must currently hold, or submit to, a Tier 5 investigation to a Top Secret clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and must sign the applicable nondisclosure agreements.

Qualifications

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume doesn't demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. The SPF for this position is:

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In order to be considered for this position you must:

A. Possess experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent with full arrest authority in the prevention, detection, apprehension, detention and/or investigation of felony and/or misdemeanor violations of federal, state, local, tribal, or military criminal laws;
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B. Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.

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Specialized Experience:
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you are a current FLETC permanent competitive service GS-14 employee performing the following duties:
(1) Collaborating with stakeholders, interagency partners, facilities and contract management to ensure program delivery, administration, and support coordination functions are provided on time and within budget. (2) Managing program responsibilities by developing and implementing training directives, internal controls, program planning documents, and annual budgets to ensure equitable resource utilization.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Note: Current Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

This position is rated at the GS-14 level. If selected as a final candidate for this opportunity, the application package will be forwarded to the DoS/INL for a second round of interviews conducted by the ILEA Steering Group. Final candidates will then be submitted to the ILEA Policy Board for final review and approval. Representatives from the ILEA Steering Group will rate each candidate numerically, based on a review of the applicant's statement of interest and resume, an interview, and reference checks. The ILEA Steering Group's assessment will evaluate the following factors: overall experience, management/leadership experience, international experience, home agency capacity and engagement with ILEA, training experience, and references.

The ILEA program's mission is to counter strategic competitors to the United States by promoting the United States as the law enforcement partner of choice and countering transnational crime. The program provides high-quality training that fosters law enforcement partnerships, creates and sustains relationships between U.S. law enforcement agencies and their foreign counterparts, and builds law operational law enforcement cooperation.

An interagency Policy Board chaired by INL's Assistant Secretary and comprised of senior executives from State, DOJ, DHS, and Treasury guide the ILEA Program. The ILEA Steering Group, an interagency group chaired by INL's ILEA Global Program Director, provides operational guidance on behalf of the Policy Board. INL funds and administers the ILEA program, with day-to-day oversight managed by INL's Office of Aviation and Cross Border Programs (INL/ACB).

The Deputy Director is required to maintain close and continuous coordination and collaboration with a range of overseas and domestic stakeholders. He/she will be seconded to the U.S. Embassy from his/her home agency and serve under Chief of Mission authority. The Deputy Director must adhere to the U.S. Embassy's rules, policies, and procedures and the ILEA Code of Conduct. The Deputy director works with INL/ACB, the broader ILEA Steering Group, and Embassy personnel to receive day-to-day policy guidance and programmatic oversight.

The ILEA Deputy Director must possess impeccable interpersonal and leadership skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and experience managing teams and budgets. Candidates should exude a positive problem-solving approach and uphold the highest level of professional conduct and integrity. Experience working in a U.S. embassy is highly preferred, as is experience working in the respective region. Experience with law enforcement training methodologies and international training is an asset. The ILEA Steering Group will conduct reference checks with supervisors, peers and subordinates.

The ILEA Deputy Director is expected to be absent from the ILEA for no more than fifty (50) days in a calendar year; coordinated with the ILEA Director to avoid both executive officers being away from ILEA at the same time. Time away from ILEA includes accrued annual leave, official ILEA travel, and mandatory training. ILEA Directors and Deputy Directors are responsible for the security of the ILEA staff, participants, instructors, and facility operations. These responsibilities require 24-hour on-call status when classes are in session. Extended time away from post negatively affects the ability to deliver on these responsibilities.

The Deputy Director is expected to fill the position for three years and may apply for up to two one-year extensions. Extension requests are not guaranteed. They are considered on a case-by-case basis when there is a clear program need and must be approved by INL, the incumbent's parent organization (State, DOJ, DHS, or Treasury), and the respective U.S. embassy. The ILEA Policy Board limits Directors and Deputy Directors to a total of five years in any assignment or combination of assignments at any one ILEA, which includes combined tours if a Deputy Director is elevated to the Director position. The incumbent will submit all extension requests in writing to INL 18 months prior to the date of transfer.

Evaluations and Funding: The parent agency will be responsible for preparing the performance evaluation of the Deputy Director with input from INL and the Chief of Mission at post. INL will incorporate all input into a formal letter for file and provide that letter to the parent agency for consideration in the annual performance evaluation. While INL may provide informal counselling if needed (and will notify the partner agency if that occurs); the partner agency is responsible for addressing any performance issues in a timely manner that protects the ILEA program, working closely with INL. The parent agency will be responsible for all costs associated with the transfer and upkeep of the Deputy Director and authorized dependents while on assignment.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If met, we will use multiple assessments to determine the degree to which your experience, education, and training demonstrate the following competencies needed to perform this job:

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application, Statement of Interest and professional references. Please be aware that the statement of interest and professional references will be submitted to INL as part of your formal package, should you be referred.

Statement of Interest: 1-2 pages that clearly articulates:

• How the staff member's experiences within FLETC will contribute to ILEA's core objectives, ILEA Vision Statement and 2025 Priorities.pdf.
• A clear statement identifying which ILEA location(s) the applicant wishes to be considered for: Budapest, Hungary or Gaborone, Botswana.
• Interest in the ILEA Director or Deputy Director position (as applicable).
• Relevant leadership, management, and international experience.

Professional References: Minimum of four total

Representatives from FLETC will rate each candidate's resume numerically. The top scoring candidate's will be referred for interviews with FLETC officials. If selected as a final candidate for this opportunity, the application package will be forwarded to the DoS/INL for a second round of interviews conducted by the ILEA Steering Group. Final candidates will then be submitted to the ILEA Policy Board for final review and approval. Representatives from the ILEA Steering Group will rate each candidate numerically, based on a review of the applicant's statement of interest and resume, an interview, and reference checks. The ILEA Steering Group's assessment will evaluate the following factors: overall experience, management/leadership experience, international experience, home agency capacity and engagement with ILEA, training experience, and references.

All qualified applicants will have an opportunity to compete on an equal basis for these positions.

Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's web
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If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be removed from consideration or your score may be lowered.

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).