Assistant Director Office of Conservation Investment

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 a highly qualified candidate for the Senior Executive Service role of Assistant Director, Office of Conservation Investment (OCI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, based in Washington, D.C.

This SES position is categorized as Category 4 with a minimum annual salary of $186,207. Veterans' preference does not apply. Applicants must meet ECQs and two Technical Qualifications and provide a two-page resume.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements include a degree in biological sciences or related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) must be demonstrated.
• Commitment to improving federal efficiency and upholding the rule of law is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and oversight of complex conservation or financial assistance programs.
• Lead enterprise grants, fiscal processes, and portfolio management with multiple components.
• Ensure accountability, internal controls, and program integrity in federal financial assistance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy analysis

Strategic planning

Risk management

Education

Biological sciences degree

Job description

The Department of the Interior is seeking highly qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Assistant Director, Office of Conservation Investment (OCI), 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)

TQ 1- Conservation Financial Assistance, Statutory Compliance, and Risk Management

Demonstrated experience providing senior-level leadership and oversight of complex Federal conservation or financial assistance programs, including application of governing statutes and requirements such as the Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669), Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777), Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act, and applicable environmental compliance requirements (NEPA, NHPA, and ESA). Experience must include managing program risk, address audit findings and corrective actions, and ensuring accountability, internal controls, and integrity in the administration of Federal financial assistance.

TQ 2- Enterprise Grants, Fiscal, and Portfolio Management

Demonstrated experience leading and integrating large-scale grants, fiscal, and program operations involving substantial financial and human resources, geographically dispersed organizations, and multiple organizational components. Experience must include coordinating enterprise financial assistance and fiscal processes with senior-level stakeholders; balancing centralized management requirements with program-specific statutory responsibilities; and providing oversight of significant program portfolios, budgets, workforce resources, and organizational performance.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding

Sub-Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency

Sub-Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence

Sub-Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility, and Resilience

ECQ 4: Leading People

Sub-Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement

ECQ 5: Achieving Results

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.