This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465316800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), United States Department of Justice, is seeking applications for the position of Chief Information Officer.
The Chief Information Officer is responsible for providing executive leadership and oversight responsibility for the management, acquisition, and integration of EOIR's information resources, including mission data systems, data center management, telecommunications, office networks, computer security (including policy, standards, and operations), vulnerability management, configuration management, data management, information sharing, and end-user computing. Provides overall IT portfolio management, recommends agency-wide IT program improvements, and oversee the formulation and execution of the agency's IT budget.
The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings.
EOIR consists of three adjudicatory components: The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is responsible for managing the Immigration Courts where Immigration Judges adjudicate individual cases; the Board of Immigration Appeals, which primarily conducts appellate reviews of these Immigration Judge decisions; and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, which adjudicates immigration-related employment cases.
This is a Career Reserved position in the Senior Executive Service.
03/13/2017 to 04/13/2017
$124,406 - $187,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
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EOIR-17-0051
465316800
The Chief
Information Officer formulates the overall EOIR information technology strategic vision to
align with and support EOIR programmatic and business goals and
direction. Initiates policy directives to ensure information resources
management operations and decisions are integrated with organizational
planning, budget, financial management, human resources management, and
program decisions.
Establishes goals for improvement of information technology's contributions to program productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness, and methods for measuring progress. Takes an enterprise approach to ensure that EOIR IT strategies and activities support current and long-term business priorities.
Develops, coordinates, and implements EOIR information policies, plans, utilization, security and evaluation for information systems requirements, including the definition and employment of information technologies necessary to support the agency's programs in the most effective and economical manner.
Provides expert advice and guidance to executive and senior leadership on IT matters related to EOIR programmatic and operational decisions. Represents the agency in interactions with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other federal agencies on IT matters and participates in the activities of the Federal CIO Council.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
The managerial qualifications of a selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employee must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment.
In addition, individuals entering the SES career service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period.
Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application.
You must also file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Veterans' preference does not apply to this position. (5 USC 2108(3)).
Leadership
Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, Continual Learning, External
Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Service Motivation, Strategic
Thinking, Vision
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification
involves the ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize
employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the
organization's vision, mission, and goals.
Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Cultural Awareness, Integrity/Honesty, Team Building
ECQ
3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification stresses accountability and
continuous improvement. It includes the ability to make timely and
effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and
the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
Leadership
Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness,
Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.
Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Technology Management, Human Resources Management
ECQ
5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability
to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner,
and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. It
also involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network
with other organizations, and to identify the internal and external
politics that impact the work of the organization.
Leadership Competencies: Influencing/Negotiating, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Partnering, Political Savvy, Written Communication.
Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements:
In addition to the ECQs above,
qualified candidates must possess the following technical qualifications.
Possession of these technical qualifications must be clearly documented in your
application package and should be addressed separately.
Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born 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. See www.sss.gov.
EEO Statement:
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans Information Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992. The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce. To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.
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.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.
Direct Deposit:
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You must submit a separate statement addressing each of the ECQs and each of the Mandatory Technical Factors. A narrative description of 1-2 pages per ECQ and Mandatory Technical Factor is normally sufficient. Each response should include a brief summary of your executive experience in relation to the specific ECQ and Mandatory Technical Factor and specific examples of accomplishments.
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.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.
Direct Deposit:
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To receive consideration, applicants must submit:
Failure to submit the required documentation will result in a disqualifying score.
Current and former career SES members only - A copy of the most recent SF-50 documenting your SES career appointment. (No response to ECQ statements is required.) SES Candidate Development Program graduates only - A copy of your OPM Qualifications Review Board certification. (No response to ECQ statements is required.)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Candidates will be evaluated on the mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements. Based on their total background, i.e., education, training, self-development, awards, outside activities, performance appraisal, as well as work history. If candidates are found to possess all technical requirements, they will then be evaluated based on the Executive Core Qualifications as established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) outlined above.
OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application. In particular, please note the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model that is recommended and very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses. The Guide is available on OPM's Website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf
Your resume, must include the announcement number, title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying, your full name, mailing address (with ZIP Code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code), email address, social security number, country of citizenship, veterans' preference, highest Federal civilian grade held including job series and dates held.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Applications may be hand delivered, mailed or emailed. To avoid delays, we highly recommend hand carrying or emailing your application package. The email address is EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov. Applications must be received by email on the closing date of this announcement in the Office of Administration, Human Resources Services no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on Thursday April 13, 2017.
Applications can be mailed to: U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of Administration, Human Resources Services, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2300, Falls Church, Virginia 22041. Attn: Naomi Giles. Applications must be received by mail on the closing date of this announcement in the Office of Administration, no later than 5pm EST on Thursday April 13, 2017.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF THEY ARE SUBMITTED BY TELEFAX OR SENT USING GOVERNMENT-PAID POSTAGE OR FRANKED ENVELOPE.
The highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and may be interviewed. We will notify you of the outcome after all of these steps have been completed. After making a tentative offer to a potential selectee, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To receive consideration, applicants must submit:
Failure to submit the required documentation will result in a disqualifying score.
Current and former career SES members only - A copy of the most recent SF-50 documenting your SES career appointment. (No response to ECQ statements is required.) SES Candidate Development Program graduates only - A copy of your OPM Qualifications Review Board certification. (No response to ECQ statements is required.)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Candidates will be evaluated on the mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements. Based on their total background, i.e., education, training, self-development, awards, outside activities, performance appraisal, as well as work history. If candidates are found to possess all technical requirements, they will then be evaluated based on the Executive Core Qualifications as established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) outlined above.
OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application. In particular, please note the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model that is recommended and very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses. The Guide is available on OPM's Website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf
Your resume, must include the announcement number, title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying, your full name, mailing address (with ZIP Code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code), email address, social security number, country of citizenship, veterans' preference, highest Federal civilian grade held including job series and dates held.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Applications may be hand delivered, mailed or emailed. To avoid delays, we highly recommend hand carrying or emailing your application package. The email address is EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov. Applications must be received by email on the closing date of this announcement in the Office of Administration, Human Resources Services no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on Thursday April 13, 2017.
Applications can be mailed to: U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of Administration, Human Resources Services, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2300, Falls Church, Virginia 22041. Attn: Naomi Giles. Applications must be received by mail on the closing date of this announcement in the Office of Administration, no later than 5pm EST on Thursday April 13, 2017.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF THEY ARE SUBMITTED BY TELEFAX OR SENT USING GOVERNMENT-PAID POSTAGE OR FRANKED ENVELOPE.
The highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and may be interviewed. We will notify you of the outcome after all of these steps have been completed. After making a tentative offer to a potential selectee, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465316800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Applications will be accepted from all sources (Federal and Non-Federal). Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.