Director- National Programs

US Veterans' Employment and Training Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Administration (VETS), seeks a Senior Executive Service (SES) position focused on executive leadership and program oversight. Candidates must demonstrate ECQs and MTQs in their resume within 2 pages.

Resumes should not exceed 2 pages, font size ≥10, margins ≥1 inch. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, efficient resource management, and accountability to advance national workforce initiatives.

Qualifications

• ECQs and MTQs required; resume must not exceed 2 pages, font size not smaller than 10-point, margins not smaller than 1 inch.

Job description

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Veterans Employment and Training Administration.

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:Experience providing executive direction and strategic leadership to a large, complex, and geographically dispersed organization, formulating and executing multi-million dollar budgets to align with strategic priorities and statutory mandates to include: guiding program development, overseeing service delivery to a national audience, and manage resources to help individuals navigate significant career changes

TQ 2: Experience leading a geographically dispersed investigative, grant oversight, or compliance enforcement program of national scope to include: supervising complex investigations, directing analytical activities, ensuring adherence to statutory and procedural requirements, and evaluating findings to support enforcement actions and policy recommendations.

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.