Director Office of Law Enforcement
Duties
The Director is delegated full responsibility for developing programs, policies and guidelines concerned with law enforcement activities in the highly complex field of international and domestic fisheries regulations. The incumbent is:
1. Responsible for advising the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries in the formulation and implementation of policy concerning law enforcement programs of national and international scope.
2. Directs NMFS activities concerning law enforcement programs and coordinates the activities of subordinate staff and NMFS field law enforcement offices in carrying out the implementation of NOAA Fisheries goals and objectives.
3. Provides the capability for effective liaison with other agencies of the federal government, states, industry, and international organizations in meeting NOAA Fisheries' goals and broad resource management objectives.
4. Manages law enforcement activities with respect to NOAA's marine sanctuaries program.
5. Reviews management and regulatory schemes prepared by headquarters, field staff, and the Regional Fishery Management Council for conformance and compliance with existing enforcement policies.
6. Provides oversight and coordination of matters related to the more than twenty-seven cooperative enforcement agreements with states.
7. Ensures training is provided to Federal and State enforcement agencies in patrol and inspection activities to enforce marine resource management and marine mammal protection statutes.
8. Develops and maintains document and record systems for field and headquarters enforcement program operations, court proceedings, and internal administration.
9. Develops recommendations for improvements in law enforcement programs and technologies.
In addition, the Director, OLE, supports the Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries in the implementation of the several acts and cooperative arrangements under which NMFS functions, including, but are not limited to:
A. Providing advice and guidance to NOAA leadership and making decisions under the mandates of the National Marine Fisheries Service.
B. Acting as NOAA Fisheries liaison on matters concerning law enforcement with other Federal agencies including, but not limited to, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Customs Service, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, DOJ, and all homeland security agencies.
C. Working with Congressional members and interested constituency groups to achieve support for NOAA programs.
D. Providing authoritative representation to intergovernmental, national and international councils and meetings concerning NOAA law enforcement interests.
E. Serving as advisor within NOAA on law enforcement problems and approaches concerning the coordination of fishery management programs with other law enforcement and homeland security activities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed under How You Will Be Evaluated. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.Key Requirements:
1. Incumbent may be subject to geographic mobility.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
3. Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1 year probationary period.
4. Position is subject to pre-employment background investigation.
5. Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required).
6. Position is subject to random drug testing.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):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.NOTE: Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages typed in 12-point font.Professional/Technical Core Qualifications (PTQs): PTQ 1. Demonstrated experience in the field of natural resource management, enforcement and/or criminal investigations, and a comprehensive knowledge of the civil administrative process.PTQ 2. Experience and in-depth knowledge of nationwide domestic fisheries, vessels, fishing gear and technologies, and processing procedures, general knowledge of endangered species and marine mammals including identification and distribution and general management regimes.PTQ 3. Demonstrated experience in the administration and management of a law enforcement organization.NOTE: Responses to PTQs must not exceed 2 pages per PTQ, for a total of 6 pages.
For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at
http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp
Example of ECQ statements are available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
Additional informationBackground Investigation: This position is designated as Top Secret Critical Sensitive and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.Public Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278), within 30 days after his/her appointment, and then annually thereafter.Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.Mobility: Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required by P.L. 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.Drug Testing: Applicants tentatively selected for employment in any position are subject to designated and/or random pre-employment and employment urinalysis. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment and/or removed from employment with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the Selective Service under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered (or must have registered at the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment. For more information, visit the SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM web site at http://www.sss.gov/default.htm.Veterans' preference: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO POSITIONS IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE.False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.SSN: You will be required to enter your full social security number (SSN) only to initially access and create an account at the OPM USAJOBS website; however, only the last four digits will appear in your resume. Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.Application materials: The materials you send with your application will not be returned.Equal Employment Opportunity: The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Elizabeth Reese, the servicing Human Resources Specialist, either by e-mail atelizabeth.reese@noaa.gov or by telephone at 240-394-5588. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. Help
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.
Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) listed and each Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQ).
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and had your ECQs certified by OPM, then you only need to address each PTQ, and you do not need to submit an ECQ narrative.
All other applicants are required to respond to all ECQs and PTQs, addressing each ECQ and PTQ separately. Please give a complete and detailed answer for each qualification. Please keep in mind each ECQ and PTQ are unique qualifications. Therefore, duplicate responses are not sufficient in determining if you meet that specific qualification.
The servicing Human Resources Specialist will forward all minimally qualified applicants to be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) rating panel of senior managers to determine the degree to which they possess the executive core and professional/technical qualifications, and best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The ERB rating panel will make recommendations on best qualified candidates to the appointing authority. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, the ECQs, and the PTQs.Do not enter Refer to Resume to explain your answer. Applications directing the reader to search within the application or to See Resume are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Failure to submit a narrative statement or address any of the ECQs and/or PTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. As a result, you will be rated as INCOMPLETE.
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:
-Best Qualified
-Well Qualified
-QualifiedThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Director is delegated full responsibility for developing programs, policies and guidelines concerned with law enforcement activities in the highly complex field of international and domestic fisheries regulations. The incumbent is:
1. Responsible for advising the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries in the formulation and implementation of policy concerning law enforcement programs of national and international scope.
2. Directs NMFS activities concerning law enforcement programs and coordinates the activities of subordinate staff and NMFS field law enforcement offices in carrying out the implementation of NOAA Fisheries goals and objectives.
3. Provides the capability for effective liaison with other agencies of the federal government, states, industry, and international organizations in meeting NOAA Fisheries' goals and broad resource management objectives.
4. Manages law enforcement activities with respect to NOAA's marine sanctuaries program.
5. Reviews management and regulatory schemes prepared by headquarters, field staff, and the Regional Fishery Management Council for conformance and compliance with existing enforcement policies.
6. Provides oversight and coordination of matters related to the more than twenty-seven cooperative enforcement agreements with states.
7. Ensures training is provided to Federal and State enforcement agencies in patrol and inspection activities to enforce marine resource management and marine mammal protection statutes.
8. Develops and maintains document and record systems for field and headquarters enforcement program operations, court proceedings, and internal administration.
9. Develops recommendations for improvements in law enforcement programs and technologies.
In addition, the Director, OLE, supports the Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries in the implementation of the several acts and cooperative arrangements under which NMFS functions, including, but are not limited to:
A. Providing advice and guidance to NOAA leadership and making decisions under the mandates of the National Marine Fisheries Service.
B. Acting as NOAA Fisheries liaison on matters concerning law enforcement with other Federal agencies including, but not limited to, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Customs Service, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, DOJ, and all homeland security agencies.
C. Working with Congressional members and interested constituency groups to achieve support for NOAA programs.
D. Providing authoritative representation to intergovernmental, national and international councils and meetings concerning NOAA law enforcement interests.
E. Serving as advisor within NOAA on law enforcement problems and approaches concerning the coordination of fishery management programs with other law enforcement and homeland security activities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed under How You Will Be Evaluated. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.Key Requirements:
1. Incumbent may be subject to geographic mobility.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
3. Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1 year probationary period.
4. Position is subject to pre-employment background investigation.
5. Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required).
6. Position is subject to random drug testing.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):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.NOTE: Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages typed in 12-point font.Professional/Technical Core Qualifications (PTQs): PTQ 1. Demonstrated experience in the field of natural resource management, enforcement and/or criminal investigations, and a comprehensive knowledge of the civil administrative process.PTQ 2. Experience and in-depth knowledge of nationwide domestic fisheries, vessels, fishing gear and technologies, and processing procedures, general knowledge of endangered species and marine mammals including identification and distribution and general management regimes.PTQ 3. Demonstrated experience in the administration and management of a law enforcement organization.NOTE: Responses to PTQs must not exceed 2 pages per PTQ, for a total of 6 pages.
For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at
http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp
Example of ECQ statements are available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
Additional informationBackground Investigation: This position is designated as Top Secret Critical Sensitive and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.Public Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278), within 30 days after his/her appointment, and then annually thereafter.Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.Mobility: Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required by P.L. 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.Drug Testing: Applicants tentatively selected for employment in any position are subject to designated and/or random pre-employment and employment urinalysis. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment and/or removed from employment with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the Selective Service under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered (or must have registered at the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment. For more information, visit the SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM web site at http://www.sss.gov/default.htm.Veterans' preference: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO POSITIONS IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE.False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.SSN: You will be required to enter your full social security number (SSN) only to initially access and create an account at the OPM USAJOBS website; however, only the last four digits will appear in your resume. Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.Application materials: The materials you send with your application will not be returned.Equal Employment Opportunity: The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Elizabeth Reese, the servicing Human Resources Specialist, either by e-mail atelizabeth.reese@noaa.gov or by telephone at 240-394-5588. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. Help
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.
Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) listed and each Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQ).
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and had your ECQs certified by OPM, then you only need to address each PTQ, and you do not need to submit an ECQ narrative.
All other applicants are required to respond to all ECQs and PTQs, addressing each ECQ and PTQ separately. Please give a complete and detailed answer for each qualification. Please keep in mind each ECQ and PTQ are unique qualifications. Therefore, duplicate responses are not sufficient in determining if you meet that specific qualification.
The servicing Human Resources Specialist will forward all minimally qualified applicants to be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) rating panel of senior managers to determine the degree to which they possess the executive core and professional/technical qualifications, and best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The ERB rating panel will make recommendations on best qualified candidates to the appointing authority. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, the ECQs, and the PTQs.Do not enter Refer to Resume to explain your answer. Applications directing the reader to search within the application or to See Resume are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Failure to submit a narrative statement or address any of the ECQs and/or PTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. As a result, you will be rated as INCOMPLETE.
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:
-Best Qualified
-Well Qualified
-QualifiedThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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