Executive Director Diagnostics and Biologics

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 204,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks an SES position at Career-Reserved level II. This role involves applying executive leadership to safeguard animal health through diagnostic and regulatory activities, spanning interagency coordination and program oversight.

Applicants must demonstrate ECQ and TQ qualifications in their resume, not exceeding two pages, using 0.8-inch margins and 11-point font. The process is resume-only and does not require separate ECQs/TQs.

Qualifications

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) demonstrating commitment to the rule of law and Constitution.
• ECQ coverage includes driving efficiency and resource management.
• Merit, competence, and ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Leading people to build a high-performance organization.
• Achieving results aligned to organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Describe experiences that show leading, coordinating, and directing diagnostic, regulatory, and interagency activities related to animal health.
• Describe experiences providing science-based information to policymakers and stakeholders.

Job description

This position is designated as SES, Career-Reserved. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level II with a salary range of $204,122 - $216,010 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. DO NOT submit separate Executive Core Qualifications/Technical Qualifications in lieu of a resume.

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 using 0.8-inch margins and 11-point font. 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).

NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs)

• 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification involves the 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. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness)
• 2. Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology)
• 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. (Competencies: Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience)
• 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. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement)
• 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. (Competencies: Operation Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking)

For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit SES Executive Core Qualifications.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ)

• Describe your experiences that demonstrate your ability to manage, lead, and leverage a wide range of scientific disciplines to safeguard animal health through diagnostic technologies, interagency coordination, and/or regulatory activities. Include your ability to strategize, evaluate, and direct such programs.
• Describe your experiences that demonstrate your ability to provide science-based information and collaborate with policy makers and interested stakeholders.