Regional Director

Merit Systems Protection Board; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Systems Protection Board seeks a Regional Director to oversee a regional office, render initial administrative appeals decisions, and manage complex, impact-driven cases. The role requires deep understanding of federal employment law and SES ECQs, with emphasis on leadership, efficiency, and results.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive judgment, accountability, and the ability to drive performance while upholding constitutional principles and the rule of law within a federal

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Constitution and Civics.
• Ability to improve government efficiency through resource management and technology upgrades.
• High-level technical competence, problem solving, and operational resilience.
• Capacity to lead teams, develop talent, and uphold accountability.

Responsibilities

• Render initial administrative appeals decisions and orders for regional cases.
• Manage the regional office operations and ensure compliance with SES requirements.
• Address ECQ and TQ criteria in resume and performance plans.
• Lead people and drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.
• Align individual and regional results with agency goals.

Skills

Commitment to Rule of Law

Driving Efficiency

Merit and Competence

Leading People

Achieving Results

Job description

As the Regional Director you are responsible for managing a regional office of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board and rendering initial administrative appeals decisions and orders on individual cases coming before the Board. Decisions may have major political, social, and economic impact on the functions of such other agencies as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office of Personnel Management, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Office of Special Counsel.

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.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must address the ECQs. Your resume must address each ECQ and should describe your experiences and accomplishments/results. Your resume should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions.

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.

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 QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

In addition to the ECQs, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the following technical qualification(s).

1. Extensive knowledge of and experience in Federal employment law applicable to Federal employees and agencies.
2. Experience in litigation or adjudication, particularly in the impartial resolution of disputes in quasi-judicial and/or administrative forums.
3. Demonstrate skill and proficiency in legal analysis and writing.