Deputy Director Operations

Department of Interior; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 186 000 - 228 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of the Interior seeks highly qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service position of Deputy Director, Operations, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington, D.C. The role targets executive leadership to direct complex natural resource programs and strategic operations across a large, dispersed agency.

Minimum pay level is Category 1 with a starting annual salary of $207,060. Educational requirements include a degree in biological sciences or a related field, with

Qualifications

• Educational requirements align with SES position: degree or equivalent combinations as described; four years of related experience in biological sciences or natural resources.
• ECQs and TQs demonstrate executive experience and leadership capabilities.
• Commitment to improving efficiency and upholding the rule of law and Constitution.

Responsabilités

• Lead National Fish and Wildlife and Natural Resource programs with multiple components and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement organization-wide strategies, policies, and resource management for a large, dispersed natural-resource organization.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-agency collaboration

Policy development

Formation

Biological sciences degree

30 semester hours or equivalent

Four years of related experience

Description du poste

The Department of the Interior is seeking highly qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Deputy Director, Operations, 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 1, with a minimum annual salary of $207,060

Veterans' preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Educational Requirement
Basic requirement, applicants MUST have:

• 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 meeting the basic requirement, 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.

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 Fish and Wildlife and Natural Resource Program Leadership

Executive-level experience leading, directing, or integrating complex natural resource, conservation, or other science-based programs involving multiple organizational components, competing program priorities, and significant governmental and external stakeholder interests.

TQ 2- Strategic Organizational, Resource, and Operational Management

Executive-level experience developing and implementing organization-wide strategies, policies, and operational improvements for a large, geographically dispersed natural-resource organization, including evaluating program performance, aligning fiscal and human resources with mission priorities, and advising leadership on significant conservation and operational decisions.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Your two-page resume should also show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications 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.