Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy - Headquarters is seeking an innovative executive to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle. Lead federal investments in cutting-edge nuclear science and technology to solve critical energy challenges.

Shape the Future of Global Energy. Candidates must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) relevant to this senior role; resumes must not exceed two pages.

Qualifications

• ECQs and TQs must be evidenced in the resume with concrete federal leadership examples.
• Experience directing complex national RDD&D programs in the nuclear fuel cycle.
• Knowledge of facilities, regulatory frameworks, and international partnerships.

Skills

ECQ 1 Rule of Law

ECQ 2 Driving Efficiency

ECQ 3 Merit & Competence

ECQ 4 Leading People

ECQ 5 Achieving Results

TQ 1 Nuclear RDD&D Leadership

TQ 2 Nuclear Fuel Cycle Knowledge

Job description

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy - Headquarters is seeking an innovative executive to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle.

Lead federal investments in cutting-edge nuclear science and technology to solve critical energy challenges.

Shape the Future of Global Energy.

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.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) 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. A minimum of 10-point font is required on your rsume. 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.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume must clearly demonstrate that you possess the following technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated mastery and executive-level leadership in directing highly complex national scientific research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) programs in the nuclear fuel cycle.

TQ 2: Demonstrated extensive knowledge and leadership of nuclear fuel cycle facilities, such as uranium mines, conversion, enrichment, deconversion, fuel fabrication, and reprocessing facilities, including current domestic and international capabilities, potential industry partnerships, historic Federally supported activities, and regulatory frameworks.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements 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. There are five ECqs:

• 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 an 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, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.