[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2008] [Pages 231-236] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 231]] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Washington, DC 20528 Phone, 202-282-8000. Internet, www.dhs.gov. SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY Michael Chertoff Deputy Secretary Paul A. Schneider, Acting Chief of Staff Chad Sweet Directorates: Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator R. David Paulison Deputy Administrator/Chief Operating Officer Harvey E. Johnson Deputy Administrator, National Preparedness Cory Grubber, Acting Assistant Administrator, Disaster Operations Glenn Cannon Assistant Administrator, Disaster Assistance David Garratt, Acting Management Under Secretary Paul A. Schneider Chief Administrative Services Officer Donald G. Bathurst Chief Human Capital Officer Bray Barnes, Acting Chief Information Officer Charles Armstrong, Acting Chief Procurement Officer Thomas Essig Chief Security Officer Jerry Williams Chief Financial Officer David Norquist National Protection and Programs Under Secretary Robert Jamison Deputy Under Secretary Scott Charbo Assistant Secretary, Infrastructure Robert Stephan Assistant Secretary, Cyber Security and Greg Garcia Communications Assistant Secretary, Intergovernmental Programs Anne Petera Policy Assistant Secretary Stewart A. Baker Special Adviser, Asylum and Refugee Affairs Igor V. Timofeyev Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Douglas L. Hoelscher Council Director, Immigration Statistics Michael Hoefer Assistant Secretary, Office of International Paul Rosenzweig, Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary, Private Sector Coordination Alfonso Martinez-Fonts Assistant Secretary, Strategic Plans Eric Fagerholm, Acting Science and Technology Under Secretary Jay M. Cohen Director, Operations Analysis Ervin Kapos Director, Corporate Communications Daniel Dayton Director, Interagency Programs Randall Zeller [[Page 232]] Director, International Programs Lilia Ramirez Director, Strategy, Policy, and Budget Richard Williams Director, Test and Evaluation and Standards George Ryan Director, Business Operations, Services, and Douglas M. Smith Human Capital Director, Special Programs Kevin Kirsch Director, Innovation/Homeland Security Advanced Roger McGinnis Research Projects Agency Director, Research Starnes Walker Director, Transition Rich Kikla Components: Director, United States Citizenship and Jonathan Scharfem, Immigration Services Acting Ombudsman, United States Citizenship and Ted Gong Immigration Services Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer Daniel W. Sutherland Commandant, United States Coast Guard Thad W. Allen Director, Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement Uttam Dhillon Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection W. Ralph Basham Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Vayl Oxford Executive Secretary, Executive Secretariat Fred L. Schwien Director, Federal Law Enforcement Training Connie L. Patrick Center General Counsel Gus P. Coldebella, Acting Coordinator, Gulf Coast Region Recovery and Douglas O'Dell Rebuilding Assistant Secretary, Office of Health Affairs Jeffrey W. Runge and Chief Medical Officer Assistant Secretary, United States Immigration Julie L. Myers and Customs Enforcement Inspector General Richard L. Skinner Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and Charles E. Allen Analysis Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Don Kent Affairs Senior Military Adviser Daniel Lloyd Director, Office of Operations Coordination Roger T. Rufe, Jr. Chief Privacy Officer Hugo Teufel III Assistant Secretary, Office of Public Affairs J. Edward Fox Director, United States Secret Service Mark J. Sullivan Assistant Secretary, Transportation Security Kip Hawley Administration White House Liaison Laura Fullerton ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Department of Homeland Security leads the unified national effort to secure America. It will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the Nation. The Department will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, (6 U.S.C. 101 note). The Department came into existence on January 24, 2003, and is administered under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T214669.019 [[Page 234]] Office of the Secretary Secretary The Secretary is charged with developing and coordinating a comprehensive national strategy to strengthen the United States against terrorist threats or attacks. In fulfilling this effort, the Secretary will advise the President on strengthening U.S. borders, providing for intelligence analysis and infrastructure protection, improving the use of science and technology to counter weapons of mass destruction, and creating a comprehensive response and recovery division. The Office of the Secretary oversees activities with other Federal, State, local, and private entities as part of a collaborative effort to strengthen our borders, provide for intelligence analysis and infrastructure protection, improve the use of science and technology to counter weapons of mass destruction, and to create a comprehensive response and recovery system. Within the Office, there are multiple offices that contribute to the overall homeland security mission. Directorates Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for leading the effort to prepare the Nation for all hazards and effectively manage Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. Management Directorate The Directorate for Management is responsible for budget, appropriations, expenditure of funds, accounting and finance; procurement; human resources and personnel; information technology systems; facilities, property, equipment, and other material resources; and identification and tracking of performance measurements relating to the responsibilities of the Department. The Directorate for Management ensures that the Department's employees have well-defined responsibilities and that managers and their employees have effective means of communicating with one another, with other governmental and nongovernmental bodies, and with the public they serve. National Protection and Programs Directorate The Directorate for National Protection and Programs safeguards our critical information systems, borders, seaports, bridges, and highways by working with State, local, and private sector partners to identify threats, determine vulnerabilities, and target resources toward the greatest risks. Its functions include strengthening national risk management efforts for critical infrastructure and defining and advancing homeland security protection initiatives. Policy Directorate The Policy Directorate develops and integrates policies, planning, and programs in order to better coordinate the Department's prevention, protection, response, and recovery missions. It is also responsible for coordinating Departmentwide policies, programs, and planning; developing and communicating policies across multiple components of the homeland security network; and providing the basis and direction for Departmentwide strategic planning and budget priorities. Science and Technology Directorate The Directorate for Science and Technology is the primary research and development arm of the Department. The Directorate provides Federal, State, and local officials with the technology and capabilities to protect the homeland. Its strategic objectives are to develop and deploy systems to prevent, detect, and mitigate the consequences of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive attacks; develop equipment, protocols, and training procedures for response to and recovery from those attacks; enhance the Department's and other Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies technical capabilities to fulfill their homeland security-related functions; and develop technical standards and establish certified laboratories to evaluate homeland security and emergency responder technologies for SAFETY Act certification. [[Page 235]] Components United States Citizenship and Immigration Services United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration policies and priorities. Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman The Ombudsman provides recommendations for resolving individual and employer problems with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in order to ensure national security and the integrity of the legal immigration system, increase efficiencies in administering citizenship and immigration services, and improve customer service. Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties The Office provides legal and policy advice to Department leadership on civil rights and civil liberties issues, investigates and resolves complaints, and provides leadership to DHS Equal Employment Opportunity Programs. United States Coast Guard The Coast Guard protects the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests in the Nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region, as required, to support national security. Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement The Office coordinates Federal policy and operations on interdicting the entry of illegal drugs into the United States and tracking and severing connections between illegal drug trafficking and terrorism. United States Customs and Border Protection United States Customs and Border Protection is responsible for protecting our Nation's borders in order to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. Domestic Nuclear Detection Office The Office is responsible for developing a global nuclear detection architecture and acquiring and supporting the deployment of a domestic nuclear detection system to report any attempt to use nuclear or radiological material against the United States. The office also works to enhance the nuclear detection efforts of Federal, State, territorial, tribal, and local governments and the private sector to ensure a coordinated response to such threats. Executive Secretariat The Executive Secretariat supports the Office of the Secretary, disseminates information and written communications within the Department, and develops, implements, and manages business processes for written communications and briefing materials. It also facilitates and manages communications with Federal agencies, the Homeland Security Council, the National Security Council, and other White House executive offices. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center The Center provides career-long training to law enforcement professionals from 81 Federal agencies and State, local, and international law enforcement agencies to help them fulfill their responsibilities safely and proficiently. Chief Financial Officer The Chief Financial Officer oversees all financial management activities relating to the programs and operations of DHS, develops and maintains an integrated accounting and financial management system, and is responsible for financial reporting and internal controls. Office of General Counsel The Office of General Counsel provides legal services for homeland security-related matters and ensures that DHS activities comply with all legal requirements. Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding The Office assists the gulf coast region with long-term planning and coordinates the Federal Government's response to rebuild the gulf coast region devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Office of Health Affairs The Office is responsible for providing incident management guidance, coordinates the Department's bio defense activities, and ensures a unified approach to medical preparedness. The Office also develops and maintains workforce protection and occupational health standards for DHS employees. [[Page 236]] United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the largest investigative arm of DHS. It is responsible for identifying and shutting down vulnerabilities on the Nation's border and for economic, transportation, and infrastructure security. Office of Inspector General The Inspector General is responsible for conducting and supervising audits, investigations, and inspections relating to the Department's programs and operations. It also recommends ways for the Department to carry out its responsibilities in the most effective, efficient, and economical manner possible. Office of Intelligence and Analysis The Office is responsible for using information and intelligence from multiple sources to identify and assess current and future threats to the United States. Office of Legislative Affairs The Office serves as the primary liaison to Members of Congress and their staffs, the White House and executive branch, and to other Federal agencies and governmental entities that have roles in assuring national security. Senior Military Advisor The Senior Military Advisor is responsible for providing counsel to the Secretary and department components relating to the facilitation, coordination, and execution of policy, procedures, and preparedness activities and operations between DHS and the Department of Defense. Office of Operations Coordination The Office coordinates operational issues throughout the Department, integrates internal and external operations, conducts incident management, and facilitates staff planning and execution. Chief Privacy Officer The Privacy Officer works to minimize the impact on the individual's privacy, particularly the individual's personal information and dignity, while achieving the Department's mission. Office of Public Affairs The Office develops and implements a communications strategy and advises the Secretary and other DHS officials on how to effectively communicate issues and priorities of public interest. United States Secret Service The Secret Service protects the President and other high-level officials and investigates counterfeiting and other financial crimes, including financial institution fraud, identity theft, and computer fraud and computer-based attacks on our Nation's financial, banking, and telecommunications infrastructure. Transportation Security Administration The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Sources of Information Electronic Access Additional information about the Department of Homeland Security is available electronically through the Internet at www.dhs.gov. For further information concerning the Department of Homeland Security, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. Phone, 202-282-8000. Internet, www.dhs.gov.