Director, Office of Preconstruction, Construction, and Pavements

Department of Transportation; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Transportation seeks a Director, Office of Preconstruction, Construction and Pavements to provide executive direction over office activities, promoting and administering national policies on contract administration, construction practices, and pavement technologies within the Federal-aid highway program.

This role emphasizes SES-level leadership, ECQ/TQ demonstration, and adherence to the rule of law in advancing transportation policy.

Formación

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) demonstrable for Senior Executive Service (SES) appointments.
• Technical Qualifications (TQs) demonstrating leadership in surface transportation laws, regs, policies, and pavements and materials.

Responsabilidades

• Directs activities within the Office of Preconstruction, Construction and Pavements to promote and administer national policies on contract administration, construction practices, and pavement technologies under the FAHP.
• Ensures adherence to the rule of law and constitutional principles while advancing efficiency and accountability across the Federal transportation program.

Descripción del empleo

The Director, Office of Preconstruction, Construction and Pavements is responsible for providing executive direction over the activities within the office to effectively promote, implement, and administer national policies regarding contract administration, construction practices, and pavement technologies within the Federal-aid highway program (FAHP).

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. 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.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Demonstrates executive level experience providing leadership in developing, implementing, or evaluating surface transportation laws, regulations, policies, and principles involving pavements and materials, quality assurance, infrastructure design, construction management, contract administration, and/or consultant services.

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.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"