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The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is the Nation's oldest and most versatile federal law enforcement agency. The missions of the Marshals Service include protection of the judiciary, court security, witness security, asset forfeiture, apprehension of fugitives, apprehending and prosecuting unregistered sex offenders, and prisoner transportation and custody.

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Open & closing dates

01/11/2024 to 02/09/2024
Salary

$141,022 - $221,900 per year
Pay scale & grade

ES 00
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Arlington, VA
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Senior Executive
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)
- 1811 Criminal Investigation
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
- National security
Announcement number

ST-12272594-24-SP
Control number

770001200

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Clarification from the agency

All groups of qualified individuals within the civil service as defined by 5 U.S.C. 2101.

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The incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy Director, United States Marshals Service. Directs the operational programs of the United States Marshals Service through 94 United States Marshals and Headquarters operational staff. Establishes program goals, initiates orders and directives to accomplish missions and/or modifications to existing goals based on changes in program emphasis or resources. Provides continuous analysis and evaluation of Marshals Service operational and administrative functions, including providing support to the Federal Judiciary, providing personal security to Federal judges as well as physical security in the courtroom; providing protection for key Federal witnesses and their families; providing secure transportation of Federal prisoners and detainees; providing effective action in the face of civil disturbances; and the development and execution of Federal orders in emergency situations within the authority of the Marshals Service. Provides continuous analysis and evaluation of Marshals Service operational functions.

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Conditions of Employment

•U.S. Citizenship required.
•Must Complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report before entering on duty.
•This is a Designated Random Drug Testing position.
•Initial appointments to the SES require a one year probationary period.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:

Directing the work of an organizational unit; Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions. Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Executive Core Qualification and Technical Qualification factors will result in your application being disqualified.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have prior experience in a primary law enforcement position and immediate prior experience in a position approved for coverage under 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)(1) or 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), since this position includes responsibility directly involving the investigation of criminal activity. This position is also covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions and has a mandatory age requirement. If applicants are over the age of 37, they must have been or currently covered by the special retirement provisions and be able to complete at least 20 years of covered service by age 57.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and should contain at least two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. The narrative should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy Initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions. Applicants should not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer. The narrative must not exceed 10 pages.
NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs.

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. (Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)

ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations 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. (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. (Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management)

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. (Competencies: partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating)

Fundamental Competencies: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications; Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Public Service Motivation. The Fundamental Competencies are crosscutting; and should be addressed over the course of each ECQ narratives. It is not necessary for you to address the Fundamental Competencies directly as long as the narrative, in its totality, shows mastery of these competencies on the whole.

Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result (C-C-A-R) model outlined in the guide to SES qualifications.
Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website. You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference- materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs) - Please include information on the scope and complexity of your experience in the following Technical Qualifications. Each MTQ is limited to two pages.
MTQ1 - Demonstrated executive experience in the management and administration of a law enforcement agency; expert knowledge of and experience in leading investigative, judicial security, and/or detention operations programs; highly skilled at navigating social and political forces which impact law enforcement agencies; demonstrated experience representing a law enforcement agency with heads of partner agencies at the highest levels of government; highly skilled and accomplished at identifying organizational risks and solving complex programs internally and with external stakeholders.

MTQ2 - Demonstrated executive experience with expert knowledge, as a Criminal Investigator, in planning, in developing, administering, and directing a law enforcement organization, including overall responsibility for short- and long-range program planning, allocation of human and financial resources, development of operational guidelines and policies, implementation of technology solutions, and creation of new methods and procedures to solve complex management problems.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Special Note to Preference Eligible Veterans: Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.

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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.

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 will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Only experience obtained by the 11:59 EST on the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

A review of your resume, ECQs, MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist.
Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.
The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.
Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at USMS offices.
The selected individual will be further evaluated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as required by law. OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.

NOTE: You MUST address all MTQs as required above, but you do not need to address the ECQs if you:

Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;
Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
Have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program and have been certified by OPM. Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided in your application.

All the information supplied in your application will be reviewed. Fraudulent information may result in your application package being eliminated from consideration.

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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.

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.

RESUME - showing relevant experience and education. You may submit an Optional Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment or a resume. There are minimum requirements for resume content which are prescribed in Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Pamphlet OF-510, "Applying for Federal Jobs." Copies of this publication are available in most Federal agencies. Note: Please do not include photos in your application package.
QUESTIONNAIRE - complete and submit responses to online questionnaire.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):
Submit a separate supplementary statement addressing each of the ECQs and MTQs outlined in the announcement. For each ECQ and MTQ, no more than two pages for each element will be accepted. Use 12 pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1 inch margins. Please address each ECQ and MTQ individually, do not combine them.
SF-50 - submit a SF-50 which reflects the most recent position, title, series and grade. Current career SES Executives and SES reinstatement eligibles must submit a copy of a SF-50 that reflects career SES status.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - submit a performance appraisal issued within the the past 12 months. If one does not exist, please submit a statement to that effect. Please submit under the CDP upload option.
CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (CDP)- Individuals who have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of the OPM certificate with their application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on February 9, 2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information

Agency contact information

David Warner

Phone

703-615-2736

Email

David.Warner3@usdoj.gov

Address

US Marshals Service
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US

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Next steps

Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Your experience/competencies must be clearly reflected in the ECQs and MTQs or you may be eliminated from the highly qualified status and/or result in non-referral. An SES rating and ranking panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check. If selected, your ECQs must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board, unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position. We recommend you preview the ECQs and MTQs outlined in this announcement before you start the application process.
We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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RESUME - showing relevant experience and education. You may submit an Optional Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment or a resume. There are minimum requirements for resume content which are prescribed in Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Pamphlet OF-510, "Applying for Federal Jobs." Copies of this publication are available in most Federal agencies. Note: Please do not include photos in your application package.
QUESTIONNAIRE - complete and submit responses to online questionnaire.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):
Submit a separate supplementary statement addressing each of the ECQs and MTQs outlined in the announcement. For each ECQ and MTQ, no more than two pages for each element will be accepted. Use 12 pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1 inch margins. Please address each ECQ and MTQ individually, do not combine them.
SF-50 - submit a SF-50 which reflects the most recent position, title, series and grade. Current career SES Executives and SES reinstatement eligibles must submit a copy of a SF-50 that reflects career SES status.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - submit a performance appraisal issued within the the past 12 months. If one does not exist, please submit a statement to that effect. Please submit under the CDP upload option.
CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (CDP)- Individuals who have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of the OPM certificate with their application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on February 9, 2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information

Agency contact information

David Warner

Phone: 703-615-2736
Email: David.Warner3@usdoj.gov
Address: US Marshals Service
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Your experience/competencies must be clearly reflected in the ECQs and MTQs or you may be eliminated from the highly qualified status and/or result in non-referral. An SES rating and ranking panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check. If selected, your ECQs must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board, unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position. We recommend you preview the ECQs and MTQs outlined in this announcement before you start the application process.
We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

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Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

01/11/2024 to 02/09/2024
Salary

$141,022 - $221,900 per year
Pay scale & grade

ES 00
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Arlington, VA
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Senior Executive
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)
- 1811 Criminal Investigation
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
- National security
Announcement number

ST-12272594-24-SP
Control number

770001200

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/770001200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

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Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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