Director - Directorate of Enforcement Programs

US-Department-of-Labor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, seeks a Senior Executive Service candidate focused on enforcing safety standards and guiding program priorities. The role emphasizes executive leadership and policy-driven oversight.

Applicants must show ECQs and MTQs on a two-page resume, with space constraints noted for review. This position demands merit-based selection and commitment to the Constitution and rule of law in public service.

Qualifications

• ECQs and MTQs demonstrated in resume within two pages.
• Experience aligning enforcement programs with OSHA goals.
• Ability to lead a high‑performance, high‑accountability culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and review OSHA enforcement policies.
• Identify and synthesize recommendations addressing critical program areas.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy enforcement planning

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): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

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): 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.