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Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor
Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of the Principal Legal Advisor
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The Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor is the senior career deputy to the Principal Legal Advisor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor is the legal arm of ICE, providing mission-critical legal services, counsel, and training to support ICE initiatives and programs vital to protecting U.S. national security, public safety, and the integrity of the immigration system.
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Summary
The Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor is the senior career deputy to the Principal Legal Advisor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor is the legal arm of ICE, providing mission-critical legal services, counsel, and training to support ICE initiatives and programs vital to protecting U.S. national security, public safety, and the integrity of the immigration system.
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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Washington, DC
Location Negotiable After Selection
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Promotion potential None
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Senior Executive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number ICESES/27-13080590 Control number 888445900
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Senior executives
Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
All groups of qualified individuals within the civil service (i.e., current federal civil service employees) may apply. Additionally, current career SES members, graduates of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program who have received OPM Qualifications Review Board certification, and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility may be considered noncompetitively, subject to applicable qualification and eligibility requirements.
Duties
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The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) protects the homeland by diligently litigating cases while adhering to the highest standards of professional conduct, providing timely and accurate legal advice, and optimizing resources to advance the missions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE. OPLA is part of the Office of the General Counsel within DHS. The General Counsel, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, serves as the Departments chief legal officer and principal legal advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security. As such, the General Counsel is responsible for all of the Departments legal determinations and for overseeing all of its attorneys.
As the Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor (EDPLA), the incumbent serves as the senior career deputy to the Principal Legal Advisor (PLA) for ICE. The incumbent is primarily responsible for assisting the PLA in executing the OPLA mission, fulfilling the statutory obligations of representing the United States in immigration court proceedings, and providing a full range of legal counsel, advice, and services to ICE offices and programs. The work requires the ability to conceptualize, develop, and recommend legal options to ICE and DHS leadership, as well as the ability to explain and defend decisions based on those options to Congress, professional groups, other federal agencies, and high-ranking officials in the private sector.
The incumbent of this position oversees OPLAs vast legal program, which includes three Headquarters Directorates in Washington, DC, and nine Regions across 140+ offices nationwide. The preferred duty location for this position is Washington, DC. However, other duty stations may be considered as deemed appropriate by management with regular travel to Washington, DC.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on 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 (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume, WHICH MUST NOT EXCEED TWO PAGES. Resumes over the two- page limit will NOT be reviewed beyond page two and 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 ECQs or TQs.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the TQs.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the TQs listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.
IF YOUR TWO-PAGE RESUME DOES NOT REFLECT DEMONSTRATED EVIDENCE OF THE ECQs AND TQs, YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THE POSITION.
Note: If you are 1) a current member of the SES, 2) have been certified through successful participation in a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or 3) have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you must submit proof of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES, such as an SF-50 or certification by OPMs SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Education
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited toward qualifications. Applicants resumes and supporting documentation should reflect only education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency, which is a U.S. private organizations interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs, with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage.
Additional information
Duty Location: The incumbent of this position oversees OPLAs vast legal program, which includes three Headquarters Directorates in Washington, DC, and nine Regions across 140+ offices nationwide. The preferred duty location for this position is Washington, DC. However, other duty stations may be considered as deemed appropriate by management with regular travel to Washington, DC.
Relocation Expense Reimbursed: Relocation expenses may be authorized for this position. Approval is subject to management discretion and will be made in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and agency policy.
Veterans Preference: Veterans preference is not applicable to the SES.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement (see http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm).
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center (see https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to).
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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.
Benefits
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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.
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 for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications described above.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application package will be further reviewed to determine whether you possess the ECQs and TQs listed above. The ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your 2-page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have their executive qualifications certified by the OPM SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment. The selected individuals application will be forwarded to OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of noncompetitive status, such as current SES status, certification as a QRB-certified Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) graduate, or SES reinstatement eligibility.
Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
For more information regarding the SES, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.
Benefits
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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
Required Documents
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A complete application includes the items described below. Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION, AS SPECIFIED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION OR MAY NOT RECEIVE SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE.
Your resume should also include the following information:
VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation, if applicable:
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT SUPPORTS THE ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS MADE IN YOUR RESUME AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE.
DO NOT submit any documents that are not specifically requested in the vacancy announcement, including:
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click "Apply" to access the online application. You must be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and any other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents before submitting your application. Uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging that you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application, which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify that the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is the applicants responsibility to verify that all information entered and uploaded, i.e., the resume and other required documents, is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will not be accepted by mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks to process, by which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Agency contact information
Justin Sams-Terrazas
Email Justin.Sams-Terrazas@ice.dhs.gov Address OPLA WASHINGTON DC
500 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20536
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov/. All of your applications will appear on the
Welcome screen. The application status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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A complete application includes the items described below. Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION, AS SPECIFIED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION OR MAY NOT RECEIVE SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE.
Your resume should also include the following information:
VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation, if applicable:
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT SUPPORTS THE ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS MADE IN YOUR RESUME AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE.
DO NOT submit any documents that are not specifically requested in the vacancy announcement, including:
How to Apply
Help
To apply for this position, you must complete the application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click "Apply" to access the online application. You must be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and any other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents before submitting your application. Uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging that you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application, which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify that the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is the applicants responsibility to verify that all information entered and uploaded, i.e., the resume and other required documents, is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will not be accepted by mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks to process, by which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
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Agency contact information
Justin Sams-Terrazas
Email Justin.Sams-Terrazas@ice.dhs.gov Address OPLA WASHINGTON DC
500 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20536
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov/. All of your applications will appear on the
Welcome screen. The application status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is to protect America from cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety. To carry out that mission, ICE focuses on smart immigration enforcement, preventing terrorism, and combating transnational criminal threats.
ICE was created in 2003 through a merger of the investigative and interior enforcement elements of the former U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to more effectively enforce our immigration and customs laws and protect the United States against terrorist attacks. ICE now has more than 20,000 law enforcement and support personnel in more than 400 offices in the United States and around the world.
ICE has an annual budget of approximately $8 billion, primarily devoted to three operational directorates: Homeland Security Investigations, Enforcement and Removal Operations, and the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor. A fourth directorate, Management and Administration, supports the three operational branches to advance the ICE mission.
For more information, visit ice.gov.
Agency contact information
Justin Sams-Terrazas
Email Justin.Sams-Terrazas@ice.dhs.gov Address OPLA WASHINGTON DC
500 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20536
US
Summary
The Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor is the senior career deputy to the Principal Legal Advisor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor is the legal arm of ICE, providing mission-critical legal services, counsel, and training to support ICE initiatives and programs vital to protecting U.S. national security, public safety, and the integrity of the immigration system.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Washington, DC
Location Negotiable After Selection
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Senior Executive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number ICESES/27-13080590 Control number 888445900
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