Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer; Assistant Field Office Director

Duties

• Provide assistance in adjudicating applications for Stays of Deportation, and ascertain that all decisions based upon the appropriate exercise of discretion fall within policy guidelines, meet the requirement of previous precedent decisions, and are defensible upon appeal to the courts.
• Perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Further the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of EEO objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap.
• Serve as a technical expert and liaison in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the Federal government.
• Plan, organize and coordinate briefings and information exchange opportunities.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date:
  Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Time in Grade:
  Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Probationary Period:
  This is a full‑time permanent position (Career/Career‑Conditional appointment). Upon appointment, you may be required to serve a one‑year probationary period.
• Mobility Agreement:
  You will be required to sign a Mobility Agreement as mobility is a factor in this occupation. You may be reassigned to a new location during your career based on the needs of the service.

• You qualify for the GS‑14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS‑13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
  • Serving as an expert for enforcement and removal activity and operations throughout the agency;
  • Applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex enforcement and deportation management processes and systems;
  • Developing and implementing enforcement and deportation policies and procedures within the agency.

Motor Vehicle Operation
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This position requires a valid state driver’s license and the ability to operate an automobile.

Firearm Requirement
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This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Candidates convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position.

Education
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This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan;
Thrift Savings Plan;
Flexible Spending Account;
Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; paid federal holidays; flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

• Partnering
• Planning/Evaluating
• Problem‑solving / Decision‑making
• Managing Human Resources
• Technical Credibility

Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualifications, competencies, and required documents. The evaluation includes a structured resume review, structured interview, or a combination of the two.