Director, Division 1

US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites applications for the Director, Division 1 in the Office of Technical Reporting and Economics. This SES-level leadership role directs economic and technical analysis and public-facing initiatives within FERC jurisdiction.

Assets include ECQs and TQs as part of the Executive Core Qualifications, with a focus on driving efficiency, merit and competence, and achieving results while leading people and upholding the rule of law.

Job description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a \"Best Place to Work\" in the Federal government! This Director, Division 1 position is located in the Office of Technical Reporting and Economics. For more information visit: Office of Technical Reporting and Economics (OTRE) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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.

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. Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, including adhering to the maximum two-page resume requirement, will result in removal from consideration. 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: Please describe your experience developing, directing and executing economic and technical analyses, reports and outreach, associated with the wholesale and interstate energy markets and infrastructure under FERC jurisdiction.
TQ 2: Please describe your experience leading major public-facing initiatives with multiple stakeholders--such as technical conferences, public reports, or Congressionally-mandated studies--using knowledge of FERC-jurisdictional markets and services and FERC statutes, regulations and precedent.

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.