Director Information Management

Thewaternetwork; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thewaternetwork is seeking a skilled Program Manager in Durham, North Carolina, to oversee critical information and data systems for air quality management. This role includes managing programs, ensuring data quality, and leading partnerships. Candidates must possess senior-level management experience along with a strong background in organizational principles and environmental data management. The position requires significant accountability and commitment to uphold the values of public service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience related to senior level management.
• Substantive experience in program management and data systems.
• Knowledge of the principles of organization and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage information and data systems critical to air quality management.
• Implement Division's plans and policies.
• Serve as primary contact for data integrity with partners.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Data Management

Environmental Policy

Education

Substantive general experience

Job description

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

The Information Management Division (IMD) provides comprehensive data management and information technology (IT) services and solutions related to air quality management. The Division is responsible for developing and managing air program support information and information management systems, including IT solutions, that collect, process, store and disseminate air quality-related data for use in informing strategies for air quality management and public health protection. The Division ensures the integrity, security, and accessibility of air quality data, emissions data, and other related data to support State/local/Tribal agencies, Agency partners, industry, and the public to meet their program and decision-making needs. Key Division functions include data management, application/tool development, IT infrastructure support, geospatial and modeling technologies, and IT user support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mission essential information and data systems critical to air quality management and air quality program implementation, including ambient air quality data and source emissions data and associated systems.
• Assess, develop, and implement the Division's plans, goals, priorities, procedures, policies, and organizational structure.
• Serve as the Agency's primary point of contact with internal and external partners with respect to the integrity, security, and accessibility of air quality data, emissions data, and other data that are of interest to those partners.
• Oversee the development, assessment, and improvement of management control systems to safeguard programs and achieve results while adhering to the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act.
• Ensure that procurements, contracts, grants, and assistance are managed in accordance with Agency and office policies, regulatory requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Perform the full range of supervisory human resources functions for the Division and subordinate employees.

Qualifications

The work of this position is classified in the Program Management, 0340 series where the qualifications include both general management skills and characteristics that are applicable to all SES positions and technical or program responsibilities specific to this position. Applicants must have substantive general experience which provides a good basic or general knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and substantive specialized (operating administrative or managerial) experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to this position.

All applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform in this role. Typically this experience can be found in work within this field or a field that is closely related.

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service, applicants must also provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

• ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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: 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: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4 - Leading People: 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 hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Technical Qualifications (TQs)

• TQ 1 - Demonstrated experience directing a governmental (federal, state, tribal), private, or other organization’s program which manages accessibility and quality of scientific and/or environmental data as well as the information technology systems supporting the organization’s core functions and mission.

Additional Information

If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

Veterans’ preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.

EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet‑based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

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.