Our Mission is Clear Protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation's economic prosperity. Who May Apply: Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals within the civil service. U.S. citizenship is required. Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security; within U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Enterprise Services, Office of Training and Development.

Duties

The Field Operations Academy (FOA), within the Office of Training and Development, analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates all basic and advance training supporting the Office of Field Operations. The FOA identifies and develops various training requirements and delivery methods in the most cost efficient and effective manner to support Office of Field Operations personnel. The FOA provides training to a wide spectrum of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers and Agriculture Specialists who are responsible for securing the flow of people and goods across the borders at a Port of Entry. As Executive Director, FOA, you will oversee the development and implementation of all nationwide training programs supporting Office of Field Operations personnel to execute the administration of laws and regulations relating to inspection and clearance of carriers, baggage, persons, and cargo arriving in the United States. You will train the Office of Field Operations workforce to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror; plants, pests, and foreign animal diseases; organisms that could be used for biological warfare or terrorism; illegal drugs and contraband; illegal aliens; and importations/exportations contrary to law/trade agreements, from entering/exiting the United States. You will establish strategic direction for the FOA aligned to both Office of Training and Development and Office of Field Operations policies, utilizing best practices in law enforcement training. You will exercise broad executive management authority in directing the proper utilization of employees, facilities, and other resources, and provide guidance and leadership in the establishment of objectives for various functions.

Requirements

Qualifications

Executive Core and Technical Qualification Requirements: 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. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/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. 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 Qualifications - Mandatory 6. Knowledge of Federal inspectional laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to anti-terrorism and border protection/facilitation (e.g., trade compliance, passenger, immigration, agriculture, and cargo operations). 7. Experience leading complex training programs for a large organization or agency.

Contacts

• Address Office of Training and Development Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: Douglass Warner
• Phone: 202-325-6145
• Email: [email protected]