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The President has challenged cabinet Secretaries and senior Federal agency heads to create a government that is more citizen centered, results oriented, and market based. To achieve this vision within The Department of Homeland Security, we are searching for high caliber leaders who possess high standards of excellence and enjoy challenges and opportunities.
Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
12/06/2024 to 12/20/2024
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
ERS-15478-25-SES-MGT
822505400
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All Groups of Qualified Individuals Within the Civil Service
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) comprised of approximately 22,000 federal employees. We lawfully administer immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establish immigration services policies and priorities.
The Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer (DCHCO) for Talent Management & Employee Experience is located in the Management Directorate (MGT), Office of Human Capital and Training (HCT). The DCHCO reports to the Chief Human Capital Officer and is responsible for managing several headquarters-based human capital functions and programs by providing day-to-day direction and oversight through subordinate division chiefs and program managers to ensure HCT carries out its mission. The DCHCO will participate fully with the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) in providing leadership and management for HCT and overseeing the execution of work through the efforts of subordinate supervisors and other senior staff.
The programs for which the DCHCO is responsible for are primarily central to the future directions of a changing work environment and the future of work. These programs are focused on strategic planning, analysis, and implementation of HCT initiatives that help move the organization forward. These programs include training and career development, HCT communications, human resources policy, work-life and employee engagement, labor and employee relations, employee performance management, and special programs that are unique to USCIS and DHS.
Major Duties:
On behalf of the USCIS Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), the incumbent will provide advice and counsel to the USCIS Director, Deputy Director, and executive Associate Directors, as well DHS executives regarding highly complex and sensitive HR management issues.
The DCHCO for Talent Management & Employee Experience is responsible for:
There is no substitution for education of experience for this position.
Our Benefits Package: You will be eligible for performance bonuses of 5 to 20 percent of base pay for superior accomplishments. You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system. You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. You may select one of a variety of health plans and options under the Government's Federal Employees' Health Benefits program and you may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life and Long Term Care Insurance Programs. You will earn 26 vacation days and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 10 regular paid holidays each year.
Veterans' preference does not apply to Senior Executive Service positions.
Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment.
Selective Service: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and selected for this position, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country. This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
USCIS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Background Investigation: This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. A security clearance is required.
Drug Testing: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the USCIS Drug-Free Workplace Program. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.
Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed a probationary period in the SES.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The USCIS Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur.
Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application being disqualified.
1. Resume should not exceed five (5) pages. Exceeding the page limit may result in loss of consideration. Please do not submit an application form (such as OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment) in lieu of a resume. Applicants typically provide the following information:
To apply for this position, you must at a minimum provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Your 5-page (or shorter) resume (any excess pages will not be considered)
2. Mandatory Technical Qualifications narrative statement (1 page per MTQ. Any excess pages will not be considered)
See Required Documents section for more detail.
To begin your online application, click here to create your account and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS. Once there, click the apply button, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents..
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, sent (i.e. resume, ECQ, SF-50s) is received and is accurate by 11:59PM EST on 12/20/2024. You may complete the assessment questionnaire more than once, but only your most recent submission will be used.
Once you submit your application, we will review your experience and qualifications to determine if you possess the required ECQs for the position based on the information submitted in your package. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates who will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
Once a selection has been made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by the OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a noncompetitive candidate that has been successfully certified by the OPM QRB.
We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a selection within 90 business days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, 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/822505400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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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.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. USCIS upholds America's promise as a nation of welcome and possibility with fairness, integrity, and respect for all we serve. USCIS fosters a culture of opportunity and growth where employees can support needs as they arise. To help USCIS deliver on our mission, we rely on our dedicated workforce and their spirit of volunteerism. At USCIS we recognize and are proud of the value added to our agency by our workforce with their diverse experiences. We regularly have opportunities for employees to participate in impactful initiatives and special projects to address emerging issues. USCIS employees may be called on to participate in opportunities in support of the greater USCIS mission which may require you to temporarily work for a USCIS organization or another DHS Component to which you are not permanently assigned. Visit uscis.gov/careers for more information.
