Assistant Director, Removal Division

Summary The Assistant Director (AD) of the Removal Division coordinates, manages, and facilitates efforts to successfully remove aliens from the United States. In collaboration with other programs and agencies, the AD also works with international partners to execute removal operations effectively. Responsibilities Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protects the homeland through the arrest and removal of individuals who undermine the safety of our communities and the integrity of our immigration laws. As part of its critical mission, ERO manages all aspects of the immigration enforcement process, including the identification, arrest, detention, and removal of aliens who are subject to removal or are unlawfully present in the United States. As the Assistant Director of the Enforcement Division, you will: Lead a robust removal program requiring complex coordination, management, and facilitation efforts to successfully remove or return aliens from the United States. Plan and coordinate removals across the country, and develop and implement strategies to support the return of all removable aliens to their country of origin. Work in partnership with other federal agencies, foreign embassies and consulates, and host government authorities on complex removal operations, including contract or chartered flights and commercial airlines, and improve foreign government cooperation with ERO removal efforts. Support the 25 ERO field offices nationwide in coordinating the repatriation of priority aliens, as well as case management of aliens under final orders of removal, including developing and implementing strategic initiatives to support the arrest and removal of priority aliens from the United States. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 qualifications 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 - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. 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 ECQs or TQs. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the TQs. TQ 1: Expert knowledge of law enforcement principles and techniques, as well as the scope, application, and interpretation of laws and regulations relevant to ICE's law enforcement jurisdiction. TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level leadership in executing federal immigration laws, rules, and regulations related to ERO operations, including the identification, arrest, detention, and removal of individuals who pose a threat to national security or public safety, as well as those who enter the United States illegally or otherwise compromise the integrity of U.S. immigration laws and border control efforts. TQ 3: Expert knowledge of, and ability to direct and manage, complex large-scale programs or operations involving the identification, detention, and removal of criminal aliens, as well as broad and thorough knowledge of various ERO disciplines and their interrelationships within ICE and with external partners. 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 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 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. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's 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. ECQ 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. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50 or certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Law Enforcement Retirement: This position carries secondary law enforcement coverage as provided by 5 U.S.C. u00a7 8336(c) and u00a7 8412(d) for eligible law enforcement employees, which does not carry mandatory retirement. However, some employees may be subject to mandatory separation depending on their individual status. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see 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: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back; FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation); and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information.

Created: 2026-03-30