Director, Office of Safety, Security and Protection

• The Director has overall responsibility for coordinating and implementing Department-wide efforts and initiatives for USDAs facility personnel security and safety and facility emergency management.
• Orchestrates communications and working across agency lines to ensure a rapid effective coordinated USDA response to situations affecting the security of facilities property and personnel.
• Oversees develops and/or delivers training to the security safety protection and emergency management workforce. Initiates facilitates and promotes activities to foster security awareness within the Department.
• Responsible for overseeing development and implementation of security risk management plans and countermeasures for ongoing evaluation of security trends evolving threats and vulnerabilities to mitigate risk.
• Oversees and directs facility emergency management and response. Reestablishes and oversees and operates a 24/7 Emergency Operations Center (ECC). Responsible for coordination with Federal Protective Service (FPS) DC fire and ambulance DC Police
• Participates fully with the Secretary Deputy Secretary and other principal officials in establishing and effecting broad policies and objectives as they relate to the administration of USDAs security programs operations.
• Ensures full compliance with regulatory and statutory aspects of personal security and logistics support including oversight of the USDA Medical Assessment Program and Physical Fitness Standard requirements for Executive Protection Special Agents.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Veterans Preference is not applicable in the Senior Executive Service.
• Initial appointments are required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Background Investigation required.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• File a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. DO NOT submit separate Executive Core Qualifications/Technical Qualifications in lieu of a resume.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES using 0.8-inch margins and 11-point font. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

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 address the ECQs. Your resume must address each ECQ and should describe your experiences and accomplishments/results. Your resume 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.

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.

1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government Commitment to the Rule of Law Civic-Mindedness)

2. Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility Managing Resources Leveraging Technology)

3. Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. (Competencies: Technical Skills Problem Solving Agility and Resilience)

4. Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. (Competencies: Accountability Developing Others Executive Judgement)

5. Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors. (Competencies: Operation Mindset Innovation Strategic Thinking)

For more information regarding the SES and ECQs please visit SES Executive Core Qualifications.

The incumbent must meet qualifications required to obtain a Special Deputation by the United States Marshals Service; including at minimum: having successfully completed an accredited basic law enforcement training program (civilian or military); having at least one year of previous law enforcement experience; and not having been convicted of a crime of domestic violence as defined in Title 18 USC Section 922 (g) (9) Lautenberg Amendment.

LAUTENBERG ACT: The duties activities or responsibilities of this position require the employee to use firearms or ammunition or other duties activities or responsibilities covered by the Gun Control Act (Title 18 U.S.C .. 922). Any person who has been convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence is not eligible for this position. Candidates selected for this position will required to certify they have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence prior to assuming the duties of the position. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18 U.S.C. 10010) and may result in removal from federal service.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ):

In addition to the ECQs applicants must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the following technical qualification(s).

1. Describe your demonstrated experience leading law enforcement security or protective operations your examples describe your role in directing responses to significant or critical incidents including how you coordinated with internal and external stakeholders made high-risk decisions under pressure and developed or implemented policies strategies or procedures to alleviate future threats.
2. Describe your demonstrated experience leading enterprise risk management and security programs to protect personnel facilities information and other critical assets. Include examples of developing and implementing comprehensive risk assessments establishing security policies and countermeasures allocating resources based on risk and collaborating with partners to address evolving threats.