Director - Directorate of Enforcement Programs

Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the U.S. Department of Labor seeks individuals with demonstrated expertise in enforcing occupational safety and health standards.

The role emphasizes applying ECQs and MTQs to drive compliance and program effectiveness while aligning with federal merit and competency expectations. Applicants should be prepared to address Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications within their resume, highlighting evidence of

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning, implementing, and reviewing occupational safety and health enforcement policies.
• Ability to identify, focus, evaluate, and synthesize recommendations for major operational issues in OSHA goals.

Responsibilities

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Skills

OSHA enforcement policy experience

Policy analysis

Job description

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The Required Documents section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants that do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration.

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 be hired based on merit and competence. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes must use a font size no smaller than 10-point, and margins no smaller than one inch. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECqs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

• TQ 1: Extensive experience in planning, implementing, and reviewing occupational safety and health enforcement policies for general, chemical, or maritime industries to ensure compliance with standards.
• TQ 2: Demonstrated acumen in identifying, focusing, evaluating, and synthesizing recommendations to address problem areas of major significance to the operational aspects of OSHA goals and programs based on a comprehensive and technical understanding of field enforcement program administration.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (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.