Summary This position serves as the Chief Human Capital Officer, Office of Human Capital, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security. This position is located under the Management and Administration Directorate, and serves as the main ICE representative regarding human resources (HR) matters and is responsible for managing and directing all human capital operations within ICE. Responsibilities As Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) you will be responsible for: Serving as the main ICE representative to DHS regarding human resources (HR) matters. You will be responsible for managing and directing all OHC operations within ICE. Providing day-to-day direction, through subordinate deputy, division and staff directors, to include members of the Senior Executive Service (SES). Supervising a large, physically dispersed, multidiscipline workforce engaged in all facets of human resources management. Providing executive direction, advice and counsel to the Director and Deputy Director as well as other ICE executives regarding highly complex and sensitive HR principles, concepts, regulations, practices, and management issues, including matters related to policies and long-range plans for a range of human resources programs. Designing and developing organizational structures for OHC and ICE to accomplish the work in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Developing and maintaining metrics through subordinate managers for the purpose of monitoring work statuses to assess the overall effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization. Identifying any program deficiencies and taking the appropriate action to resolve the problem and maintain program operations in support of OHC's, ICE's and DHS' mission, goals, and objectives. Developing and advocating a culture of continuous learning to attract and retain employees with superior abilities. Identifying best practices and studies and applying methods for measuring intellectual capital and identifying links of that capital to organizational performance and growth. Overseeing and reviewing the expenditure of funds on a regular basis and assuring the effective expenditure of these funds, authorizing cost-saving initiatives to increase efficiency while reducing operating costs and maintaining a high level of professional proficiency. Appearing before Congressional committees and staff, public and private organizations, and the national media, and collaborating with other Federal agencies regarding ICE's HR efforts and activities as they relate to recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel in support of congressionally mandated law enforcement programs and initiatives to protect America's border in the interest of national security. Responding to requests for information or concerns, and proactively briefs on sensitive programs or activities. Programs overseen include hiring and staffing, classification, benefits and retirement, payroll and compensation, retention and recruitment, employee and labor relations, employee assistance and peer support programs, employee performance management and awards, workers' compensation, HR policy, and HR information technology. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 1. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent. This experience should be sufficiently broad in scope and at a major management level in a large or complex organization. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising a large number of employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. 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, developing policy, and other executive functions. If your experience does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position. 2. 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. 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. ECQ 2: Leading People - This core qualification involves 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 - 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. ECQ 4: Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 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. The Fundamental Competencies are the attributes that serve as the foundation for each of the ECQs; they are cross-cutting and should be addressed over the complete ECQ narrative. Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation Additional information on the ECQs is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications. 3. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) Current or former SES members and CDP-certified applicants may omit the ECQs from their application package. However, all applicants must submit narrative responses for the TQs listed below. TQ 1 - Executive-level knowledge and experience in managing a large-scale human resources program or operation. TQ 2 - Expert knowledge and experience in Federal Human Resources. Important: Refer to the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement for page length and other formatting specifications. Documents that do not adhere to the specified requirements may be disqualified. We recommend uploading your documents in PDF format to preserve formatting and ensure conformance with specifications. Failure to submit any of the required documents as stated will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. Education There are no educational requirements for this position. Additional Information SES Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. SES members may be reassigned at the discretion of the appointing authority and may be required to sign a mobility agreement. You must be prepared to accept, without objection, reassignment based on the needs of the agency, including for operational and/or career development purposes. Political Appointee Employee Verifications: 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, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information in your resume. Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference does not apply to SES positions. Do not submit a DD214 when applying for this position.