FWS works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Our major responsibilities are to protect and conserve migratory birds, endangered species, and marine mammals and fish. FWS partners with farmers and ranchers, State and local governments, Federal agencies, Tribes, citizen volunteers, corporations, and conservation groups to accomplish its mission. You can find additional information at WWW.FWS.GOV

Duties

The Assistant Director, Office of Law Enforcement (AD-OLE) serves as the primary advisor to the Director on FWS responsibilities in all law enforcement activities that contribute to the protection of plant and wildlife species in accordance with the Endangered Species Act, Lacey Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Indian Arts and Crafts Act, CITES and other Laws, treaties, and regulations in order to ensure the accomplishment of the FWS law enforcement mission. The incumbent represents FWS before Congressional Committees, individual members of Congress, Federal Courts, officials of other Interior Bureaus, other Federal agencies, and officials of State and County governments. The AD-OLE provides overall leadership and direction for the law enforcement activities for which other public agencies and the general public have a vested interest or legal concern. The incumbent serves as a technical expert in the area of law enforcement to various international agencies and assures the administration of a sound law enforcement program within the FWS. The incumbent's activities have a direct effect on the short and long-term impact of the FWS law enforcement program and contribute substantially to the effectiveness of other Federal, State, and international programs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Drug Testing Position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Probationary Period: Appointment MAY include a requirement for 1 year Senior Executive Service probationary period.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete OGE Form 278e as applicable within 30 days of your appointment.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

You must meet all qualification requirements outlined within this vacancy by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/12/2024 of this announcement. Applicants MUST demonstrate progressively responsible leadership that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability as outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent with state or local governments, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program approved by the OPM and been certified by the OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope of complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. The narrative addressing ECQ's must follow the format provided athttp://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp Narrative statements may not exceed 10 pages for ECQ's; TQ's may not exceed eight (8) pages. Technical Qualifications: 1. Demonstrated executive level experience and ability to lead law enforcement programs in a large, geographically dispersed organization. 2. Demonstrated executive level experience and ability to collaboratively work across organizational lines, including other federal agencies, state, local, tribal, and foreign governments, businesses, and non-governmental organizations, to implement and manage domestic and international law enforcement programs. 3. Expert knowledge of, and demonstrated competency in, the application and implementation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the conservation and preservation of wildlife and natural resources. 4. Demonstrated executive-level experience implementing security, intelligence, and emergency management operations. Executive Core Qualifications: ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an 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. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate 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. Leadership 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ 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. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]