Senior Executive Deputy Director, Operations

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 186,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington, D.C. seeks a Deputy Director, Operations in the Senior Executive Service to lead Service-wide operations and set strategic priorities in coordination with the Director.

You will oversee regional operations, advise on organizational management, resources, and policy implementation, and ensure adherence to statutory and Departmental requirements. You will represent the Director in engagements with Congress, OMB, and other agencies to advance

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the FWS Regional Offices, establishing priorities and coordinating activities across organizational boundaries.
• Advise the Director on organizational management, operational effectiveness, and resource requirements; evaluate structures and management practices.
• Oversee implementation of Departmental policies, priorities, and management initiatives with compliance to laws and regulations.
• Align and oversee resources with Service priorities; evaluate programs and investments; identify operational challenges and direct corrective actions.
• Represent the Director and FWS in engagements with Congress, OMB, DOI, and interagency forums to advance Service priorities.
• Exercise the Director's authority during the Director's absence to ensure continuity of executive leadership.

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington, D.C. seeks a Deputy Director, Operations in the Senior Executive Service to lead Service-wide operations and set strategic priorities in coordination with the Director.

You will oversee regional operations, advise on organizational management, resources, and policy implementation, and ensure adherence to statutory and Departmental requirements. You will represent the Director in engagements with Congress, OMB, and other agencies to advance