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09/16/2023 to 11/02/2023
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
ES 00
No
Yes—This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
25% or less - Frequent travel is required, including travel by commercial air carrier.
Yes—Applicable relocation expenses will be paid.
Permanent
Full-time - 40 hours/week
Senior Executive
00
Yes
Yes
FLETC-DD-2023-0016
749321600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applications will be accepted from Federal Civil Service Employees. Noncompetitive consideration: Current or former Career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointees or Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certified graduates of an SES Candidate Development Program may be considered non-competitively for appointment if they meet the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) requirements.
***Due to a low number of applicants, the closing date of this announcement is being extended until November 2, 2023. Candidates who previously applied will be considered and do not need to reapply. ***
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is looking for a talented Assistant Director (AD) and Financial Manager to exercise leadership and authority responsibility for the management of the Chief Financial Officer Directorate. This position reports to the Deputy Director and is located in Glynco, GA.
This position serves as the Assistant Director Chief Financial Officer responsible for providing direction, planning, management and coordination for the Finance Division, Budget Division, and Performance Measurement functions. The Assistant Director/CFO of FLETC has Component-level headquarters responsibility for the direction, control, and implementation of all financial and budget activities. The CFO leads the Component's use of financial and budgetary resources and advances achievement of the Component's mission by assisting senior management in identifying fiscal applications that add value while transforming or supporting program operations. This position serves as a liaison with other Federal departments and agencies and serves as a principal FLETC representative on interagency groups dealing with financial management. This position helps develop and maintain professional contact with FLETC Partner Organizations, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and serves as the FLETC lead in appropriations-related matters with pertinent Congressional Committees and Members in coordination with the DHS Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities of the position include:
All applicants must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing date of this announcement.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants MUST demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). 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 government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. You must clearly show that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of an executive. For guidance in preparing a narrative statement addressing ECQs, please access OPM's website by clicking here.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ): You must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs listed below unless you: 1) are a current or former SES career appointee or 2) have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM and been certified by OPM.
When responding to the ECQs and the MTQs, you must clearly show that you possess the experience and competencies to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs and the MTQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. You are required to respond to all ECQs and you must address each ECQ separately. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. You should limit your narrative written statements to one page per ECQ and no more than five pages total.
ECQ 1: Leading Change - This core qualification involves 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. Click here for specific leadership competencies applicable to ECQ 1.
ECQ 2: Leading People - This core qualification involves 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. Click here for specific leadership competencies applicable to ECQ 2.
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. Click here for specific leadership competencies applicable to ECQ 3.
ECQ 4: Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Click here for specific leadership competencies applicable to ECQ 4.
ECQ 5: Building Coalitions - This core qualification 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. Click here for specific leadership competencies applicable to ECQ 5.
Fundamental Competencies - These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the ECQs. These competencies do not need to be addressed individually but should be addressed over the course of the ECQ narratives.
Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
Integrity/Honesty - Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Continual Learning - Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
Public Service Motivation - Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ): To be considered for this position, ALL applicants MUST submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy each of the MTQs. You are required to respond to all MTQs and you must address each MTQ separately. If you fail to address each MTQ, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written narrative statements to no more than one page for each MTQ and no more than three pages total.
MTQ 1 - Demonstrated experience in (1) managing the planning, formulation, justification, presentation, execution and review of financial management programs and operations of multiple, geographically dispersed activities and (2) directing the development of financial management policies and program initiatives that positively contribute to the accomplishment of the organization's mission and priorities.
MTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience as a technical authority and expert advisor to senior leadership regarding budgetary, financial and audit policies, laws and regulations including Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and General Accountability Office (GAO) statues, regulations, policies, procedures, and instruction; the Chief Financial Officer's Act; the Government Performance and Results Act, and other legislation, regulations, and applicable laws.
MTQ 3 - Experience which demonstrates the ability to promote teamwork and collaboration among senior leaders in solving urgent and long-term financial problems involving complex or sensitive issues, major conflicts in opinion, important policies, and other management concerns that impact nationwide or agency-wide operations.
FAILURE TO ADDRESS BOTH ECQs and MTQs WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION. Exception: Current or former career SES members and SES Candidate Development Program graduates may address only the MTQs.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret as a condition of placement into this position. This will include a credit check after a tentative job offer is given, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Continued employment is contingent upon favorable adjudication of periodic reinvestigations.
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 website or by contacting OPM.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement within the same geographical area.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be rated on the basis of meeting the qualification criteria stated in the announcement. You must demonstrate that you meet all of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) to be deemed eligible for further consideration. In determining the degree to which you possess the required qualifications, the evaluation committee will consider your related experience, education, training, awards, appraisals, and professional references.
Unless you are a current or former member of the SES with career status or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by the Office of Personnel Management, your application package including ECQs must be approved/certified by the Office of Personnel Management before appointment can be effected.
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for a Top-Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this position. Continued employment is contingent upon favorable adjudication of periodic reinvestigations. This may include a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
New SES appointees are required to complete a 1-year probationary period as a condition of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
Required to file an OGE 278, Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment to this position and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting. Will incur a financial penalty if you file this report more than 30 days late.
This position is emergency essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations in the event of a localized situation, such as inclement weather, interruptions to power, or dismissal or closure of DHS operations or services.
This position participates in FLETC’s Continuity of Operations Program. Responsible for ensuring little or no disruption to FLETC’s Mission Essential or Primary Mission Essential Functions in the event of an emergency.
This is an SES position and requires a signed mobility agreement to relocate as necessary.
1. Resume: In addition to your written statements addressing the ECQs, the MTQs, and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Please do not send resumes with photos.
Applicants typically provide the following information:
2. Mandatory ECQ statements: A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual ECQ. ECQ statements should not exceed one page per ECQ (Five pages maximum). In lieu of the narrative statement, current or former Career SES members and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates must provide the documentation in #4.
3. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): A narrative statement specifically addressing each mandatory technical qualification. MTQ statements cannot exceed one page per MTQ (Three pages maximum).
4. Copy of Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Current and former career employees eligible for reinstatement, and SES members must provide a copy of their latest SF-50 showing proof of career or career-conditional status or reinstatement eligibility and the highest promotion potential of a position held on a career or career-conditional basis. Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES CDP must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.
5. Performance Appraisal (current Federal employees only): a copy of a complete performance appraisal issued within the last 12 months. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as passports, pictures, award certificates, recommendation letters, etc., will not be considered.
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.
If this is your first time applying for a federal job, then you will need to create a USAJOBS® account. Otherwise, follow the steps below.
1. If you possess multiple documents of the same type (e.g., multiple transcripts, DD 214s, SF 50s, or certifications), then you will need to combine them into one file not exceeding 3 MB in size and upload the newly created file into your USAJOBS® account.
2. Click the Apply button. If you are not already logged into USAJOBS®, you will be prompted to do so.
3. Select the resume and documents from your USJOBS® account that you wish to transmit. You will need to manually associate any documents that are not automatically linked within our application system (see Step 6 below).
4. If this is your first time applying for a job with the FLETC, then you will be automatically forwarded to the account creation process before being taken to the job application. Follow the on-screen prompts to finalize the creation of your FLETC account. If this is not your first time applying for a job with the FLETC, then you will skip this step.
5. Answer all of the assessment questions, ensuring that your responses are supported by your resume and documents.
6. In some cases, documents brought over from USAJOBS® will not be automatically linked within our system. In these cases, the system will display any unlinked documents on the left side of the page with an action control to manually attached the document. Click on the action button and follow the on-screen prompts to ensure your unlinked documents are attached.
7. After reviewing your submission in the final step, click “Submit Application” located at the bottom of the page. If you leave the application before clicking “Submit Application,” your application will not be transmitted to our servers. Upon clicking “Submit Application”, you will be greeted with, “Thank You! You have successfully submitted your application.”
Your application, including any supporting documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date of this announcement.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact the individual listed in the "Agency Contact Information" section of this job opportunity announcement between the hours of 7:30AM and 4:30PM ET (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. When e-mailing, please include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line.
If you encounter an error with a corresponding code during the application process, contact the Monster® Government Solutions Helpdesk at (866) 656-6831 or via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com. Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST (excluding federal holidays).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
Once this announcement closes, we will examine your documentation to ensure you meet the criteria in the “This job is open to” section of this announcement.
We will then review the experience and training outlined in your resume to determine if you are among the best qualified. Those applications determined to be best-qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We expect to make a job offer within 60 business days after this announcement closes.
The status of your USAJOBS® account will be updated following each step in this process. In order to receive e-mail notices each time the status of your application is updated, you must enable “notifications” from within your USAJOBS® account.
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