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. Please read job announcement in its entirety.
Duties
This position is under the general and administrative direction of the Associate Director of Operations, USMS. The incumbent of this position serves as the Assistant Director for Tactical Operations with full technical responsibility for managing, administering, and executing the development, implementation, and operation of programs, policies, and procedures pertaining to the United States Marshals Service tactical programs. The incumbent is responsible for directing the operation of the Special Operations Group, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Strategic National Stockpile Security Operations Program, the Communications Center, the Emergency Operations Center, the Special Assignments Program, the Continuity of Operations Program, the Continuity of Government Program, the Explosives Detection Canine Program, the Critical Incident Response Team Program, and the Incident Management Team Program. Successful performance in this position requires progressively responsible experience in the management and administration of law enforcement programs. Previous experience in legal or investigative work, which provides a sound knowledge of judicial and criminal operations, is necessary. Managerial traits require awareness of social and political forces which impact on law enforcement programs, knowledge, of personal and physical techniques, understanding the missions of the agencies with related functions, ability to represent the USMS at the highest level of the government, and the ability to delegate authority and control activities through subordinate managers. The Tactical Operations Division (TOD) programs are national in scope and in many cases extend internationally, such as Emergency Support Function 13; Employee Assistance Program; classified missions involving homeland security; national emergencies; domestic crises; liaison with the intelligence community; the USMS Communications Center; National Continuity Programs; the Canine Program; Incident Management Teams; Mobile Command Centers, and the Agency's Security Programs Manager. TOD has oversight for technical protective and wireless communications support to USMS missions; TOD includes the Special Operations Group and law enforcement protective services for high value and priority medical countermeasures nationally to protect the Strategic National Stockpile.
Salary
Qualifications
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. Total ECQs narrative must not exceed 10 total pages using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Submit 1 document addressing the 5 ECQs. No more than 2 pages for each element will be accepted. You must show in your resume that you possess the five mandatory executive core qualifications. NOTE: ECQ narrative submissions are mandatory unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility, or SES Candidate Development Program graduate who has been certified by OPM. SF-50 reflecting such status must be uploaded as part of your supporting documents. Candidates who have successfully graduated from an OPM approved Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their certification. 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) - (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the MTQS. Your MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience, accomplishments, scope, and complexity. Total MTQ narrative should not exceed 4 pages. Submit 1 document addressing the 2 MTQs as outlined in the announcement. For each MTQ no more than two pages for each element will be accepted. Use 12 pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1 inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: MTQ1 - Demonstrated experience in developing, managing and advancing law enforcement programs with broad scope and complexity. MTQ2 - Demonstrated experience in managing highly sensitive law enforcement operations that are subject to congressional, media and/or public scrutiny. 1 Document for ECQs and 1 Document for MTQs in PDF Format is the preferred submission method. You may be disqualified if you go over the page limits as noted for each section. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Required Documents
RESUME - Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-13) for relevant federal experience. Do not include photos in your application package. Ensure your resume does not exceed five (5) pages. Information beyond the five page resume will not be evaluated. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Submit 1 document addressing the 5 ECQs as outlined in the announcement. For each ECQ no more than two pages for each element will be accepted. Use 12 pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1 inch margins. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Submit 1 document addressing the 2 MTQs as outlined in the announcement. For each MTQ no more than two pages for each element will be accepted. Use 12 pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1 inch margins. 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. If needed, provide more than 1 SF-50. 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. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office by providing a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), Agency, and Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
How to Apply
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 05/19/2025to 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
