Assistant Director National Wildlife Refuge System

Division of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Interior seeks an Assistant Director for the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) in Washington, DC, as part of the Senior Executive Service. This executive role requires leading nationwide wildlife programs, budget stewardship, and program strategy within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Category 4 designation carries a minimum annual salary of $186,207. Applicants must demonstrate ECQs and TQs via a two-page resume, with selection based on executive competencies and

Qualifications

• TQs assess leadership in national wildlife and natural resource programs.
• ECQs assess executive competencies including leadership, finance, and strategic thinking.
• Two-page resume required; review limited to the first two pages.

Skills

NWRS Leadership

Strategic program management

Job description

The Department of the Interior is seeking highly qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Assistant Director, National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, located in Washington, D.C.

The Department classifies SES positions by category to establish minimum pay levels. This position is designated as Category 4, with a minimum annual salary of $186,207.

Veterans' preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service (SES).

Basic requirement

Applicants must meet one of the following basic requirements:

• A. Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR
• B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, or at least 30 semester hours in courses, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education; OR
• C. Experience: Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above.

In addition to the basic requirement, applicants must meet the following:

Minimum Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Technical Qualifications (TQs)

are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below:

• TQ 1- National Wildlife and Natural Resource Program Leadership
  Demonstrated experience providing executive or senior-level leadership for complex fish and wildlife conservation, natural resource management, or public lands programs of national or multi-regional scope.
• TQ 2- Strategic Resource, Organizational, and Program Management
  Demonstrated experience directing complex, geographically dispersed programs involving significant financial, workforce, infrastructure, and organizational resources.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

Your two-page resume should also show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the ECQs. By statute, the Office of Personnel Management prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career SES members. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and not technical expertise.

• 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. Sub-Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness
• 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. Sub-Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology
• 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. Sub-Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility, and Resilience.
• 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. Sub-Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement
• 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. Sub-Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking

In addition to meeting the basic requirement and demonstrating the required ECQs and TQs, candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal Government, supporting the principles of the American republic, and upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Already SES Certified?

If you currently hold a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement to the SES, or have completed an OPM-approved Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP), you need only submit a two-page resume and documentation demonstrating your SES status.

Current or former career SES members must provide the applicable personnel action documenting career SES service. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their SES CDP certification.