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Summary
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 Acquisition.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
03/20/2024 to 04/08/2024
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Salary
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Senior Executive
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
EXSER/24-12361295-CBP
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Control number
782774300
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This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
Who May Apply: Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals within the civil service. U.S. citizenship is required.
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Duties
As Executive Director, Procurement; Enterprise Services, Office of Acquisition; at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you will establish goals and objectives to meet acquisition requirements and mission-critical needs for goods and services; ensure that procurement actions meet legal requirements and follow the ethical standards established in Federal Acquisition Regulations; maintain awareness of new developments in Federal Government and industry practices, contract case law and regulations, and other factors impacting Federal acquisition policies, planning, and operations; and ensure effective and efficient internal management and coordination of acquisition programs and cross-cutting initiatives. You will ensure that policies and procedures are established, direct a team of highly skilled employees, and work directly with support contractors and other independent contractors to deliver products and services. You will oversee projects with broad-based proposals to increase the effectiveness of the overall acquisition administration system.
You will develop and maintain contact with all levels of CBP and Department of Homeland Security officials, other government agencies, foreign governments, Congress, technology officials, support contract vendors, professional groups, organizations representing employees, educations and state institutions, and trade associations. Contacts are to exchange information; resolve highly complex issues and negotiate plans; set, explain or justify procurement policies and procedures; persuade officials to pursue recommended course of action; and carry out and evaluate operations.
You will also serve as the Office of Acquisition's principal technical authority on Federal contract regulations and laws, and as advisor to CBP executive leadership on all acquisition matters. You will direct the planning, oversight, integration, management, evaluation, and improvement of acquisition support for CBP.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Position Designation: This position is designated as Career Reserved.
Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
Selective Service: If you are a male and are hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Drug Testing: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Drug-Free Workplace Program. Satisfactory completion of the 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
You must show in your résumé that you possess the Basic Requirements, the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) that apply to the SES, and the Technical Qualifications listed below. You must also possess Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)(Professional), in accordance with Office of Federal Procurement Policy requirements; or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Certification.
Basic Requirements (please provide a copy of your transcript when you apply for this position):
Applicants must possess Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)-(Professional), in accordance with Office of Federal Procurement Policy requirements; or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Certification. Please indicate your source of certification, FAC-C (Professional) or DAWIA Contracting, in your résumé.
Certification requirements can be found at:
FAC-C (Professional)
DAWIA Contracting
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. Expert knowledge and application of Federal procurement laws, rules, regulations, and practices, to include demonstrated leadership of an organizational entity responsible for the management of complex acquisition operations.
You must show in your résumé that you possess the Basic Requirements, the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) that apply to the SES, and the Technical Qualifications listed below. You must also possess Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)(Professional), in accordance with Office of Federal Procurement Policy requirements; or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Certification.
Basic Requirements (please provide a copy of your transcript when you apply for this position):
- Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
- A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
- Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D.
- Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.
Applicants must possess Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)-(Professional), in accordance with Office of Federal Procurement Policy requirements; or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Certification. Please indicate your source of certification, FAC-C (Professional) or DAWIA Contracting, in your résumé.
Certification requirements can be found at:
FAC-C (Professional)
DAWIA Contracting
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. Expert knowledge and application of Federal procurement laws, rules, regulations, and practices, to include demonstrated leadership of an organizational entity responsible for the management of complex acquisition operations.
Additional information
Relocation Bonus: CBP may authorize a relocation bonus (not to exceed 25% of basic pay) for an eligible selectee. A service agreement is required.
Relocation Expenses: We may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
Travel: Occasional travel is required.
Telework eligible: Yes, based on agency policy.
Leave: You will earn 26 vacation days and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 11 regular paid holidays each year.
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 will be required upon appointment.
Note: The Federal Government does not deny employment to individuals who are currently or who have been unemployed, nor does it deny employment to individuals who have had financial difficulties through no fault of their own.
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 can review our benefits here.
Benefits
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Your résumé will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection 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 before appointment can occur.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
- is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.
- 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.
Benefits
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.
Required Documents
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.
Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment.
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.
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.
How to Apply
Submit a résumé to describe your qualifications. Your résumé must not exceed five pages, including an optional cover letter. Any additional information beyond five pages will not be evaluated. Applicants typically provide the following information:
- Vacancy announcement number EXSER/24-12361295-CBP
- Full name, e-mail and mailing addresses, and day and evening telephone numbers
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
- Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
- Salary
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
- For reference check purposes, you must submit the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references, including a current or recent supervisor (or someone in your current chain of command), who have knowledge of your past performance.
Demographic Information on Applicants Form (O.M.B. No. 3046-0046). Submission of this form, which is available here, is optional.
The information on this form is used to determine if our recruitment efforts are reaching all segments of the population, consistent with Federal equal employment opportunity laws.
Agency contact information
Douglass Warner
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Office of Acquisition
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Washington, DC 20229
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Next steps
Résumés must be submitted using the USAJobs website Application Manager.
Please visit this site to create your account and apply for this position - https://www.usajobs.gov/
Your application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. of the closing date of this announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account and check your applicant profile dashboard, which will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. You
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Required Documents
Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment.
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.
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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- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
- Salary
Demographic Information on Applicants Form (O.M.B. No. 3046-0046). Submission of this form, which is available here, is optional.
The information on this form is used to determine if our recruitment efforts are reaching all segments of the population, consistent with Federal equal employment opportunity laws.
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How to Apply
Submit a résumé to describe your qualifications. Your résumé must not exceed five pages, including an optional cover letter. Any additional information beyond five pages will not be evaluated. Applicants typically provide the following information:
- Vacancy announcement number EXSER/24-12361295-CBP
- Full name, e-mail and mailing addresses, and day and evening telephone numbers
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
- Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
- Salary
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
- For reference check purposes, you must submit the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references, including a current or recent supervisor (or someone in your current chain of command), who have knowledge of your past performance.
Demographic Information on Applicants Form (O.M.B. No. 3046-0046). Submission of this form, which is available here, is optional.
The information on this form is used to determine if our recruitment efforts are reaching all segments of the population, consistent with Federal equal employment opportunity laws.
Agency contact information
Douglass Warner
- Address
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Office of Acquisition
Please read entire announcement
Please apply online
Washington, DC 20229
US
Next steps
Résumés must be submitted using the USAJobs website Application Manager.
Please visit this site to create your account and apply for this position - https://www.usajobs.gov/
Your application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. of the closing date of this announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account and check your applicant profile dashboard, which will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. You
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Customs and Border Protection
The proud men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are the guardians of our Nation's borders. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, we are America's frontline - responsible for preventing the entry of terrorists and their weapons into the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. CBP's major operational organizations include the Office of Field Operations, whose CBP Officers work at over 300 ports of entry in the U.S. and at select international locations to screen passengers and cargo entering the country; the U.S. Border Patrol, whose Agents stop illegal entry at the borders between the ports of entry; Air and Marine Operations, whose Pilots and Marine Interdiction Agents help to protect our country in the aviation and maritime environments; and the Office of Trade, whose professionals facilitate legitimate trade, enforce law, and protect the American economy.
For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at www.cbp.gov
Agency contact information
Douglass Warner
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Office of Acquisition
Please read entire announcement
Please apply online
Washington, DC 20229
US