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Director, Field and External Affairs Division
Job Title: Director, Field and External Affairs Divison
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Sub Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Job Announcement Number: EPA-SES-2011-0033
SALARY RANGE: |
$119,554.00 - $179,700.00 /year |
OPEN PERIOD: |
Thursday, August 11, 2011 to Monday, September 26, 2011 |
SERIES & GRADE: |
ES-0340-99/99 |
POSITION INFORMATION: |
Full-time Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: |
00 |
DUTY LOCATIONS: |
1 vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: Alexandria & Arlington & Falls Church, VA |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: |
Any U.S. citizen may apply. |
JOB SUMMARY:
| Earth Day is every day at EPA! Come help us protect the environment! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be. We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities. Find yourself at EPA. See more about us here: http://www.epa.gov. Begin a challenging career with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts and works to develop and enforce regulations that implement environmental laws enacted by Congress. This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is located in the Field and External Affairs Division (FEAD), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. OPP is responsible for registration of pesticides and must make determinations about whether they pose an unreasonable risk to human health and the environment. The Director of the Field and External Affairs Division is an Agency leadership position with responsibilities of coordination of strategic program policies and regulations; working with EPA regional offices, states, tribal governments and others to develop and implement programs in the field; working with international programs to harmonize data requirements; and for program outreach and communications. The Director of FEAD is also responsible for coordinating and overseeing development of both regulations and policies, and guides them through agency and external clearance processes. FEAD serves as the point of contact for non-financial program audits by the General Accounting Office (GAO) and EPA's Inspector General. In the area of program development and implementation, the Director of FEAD has lead responsibility in OPP for developing and implementing field and international programs. As OPP's primary communications link with the regions, states, tribes, and foreign governments, the Director of FEAD is responsible for providing policy interpretation, sharing information, and maintaining effective liaison with these organizations. FEAD also monitors field impacts of specific OPP decisions and applies this field experience to further policy and guidance development; and funds technical assistance, training, materials development, and outreach and education for field programs, including worker protection, and certification and training of pesticide applicators. FEAD serves as the primary link with states and tribes for the interpretation of OPP policies, and coordinates OPP's interaction with these entities. In its international programs, the Director of FEAD coordinates technical assistance to developing nations and consults with developed nations and international agencies to harmonize data requirements, hazard classification systems, and acceptable residue levels in foods. In the area of outreach and communication, the Director of FEAD ensures the coordination and support for preparation of communications strategies associated with every major OPP action, to ensure effective communication and outreach to affected parties. The Director of FEAD provides leadership as the OPP lead for preparing and disseminating information aimed at the general public, either to accompany public announcements of OPP actions or policies or to fulfill an independent need for public information, and to respond to requests from the public for information about pesticides. FEAD also serves as OPP's principal link to Congress, public interest groups, trade associations, and both domestic and foreign government agencies. The Director of FEAD ensures timely responses to time-controlled correspondence to Congress and others as assigned by the Administrator's Office, and reports to foreign governments all risk-based cancellation actions. As the reference repository of all policy information in OPP, FEAD facilitates internal OPP communications, and provides liaison services for establishing subject-area expert contacts with other AA-ships The Division is led by a Director and has one Associate Director and four branches: 1) Certification and Worker Protection Branch, 2) Communication Services Branch, 3) Government and International Services Branch, and 4) Policy and Regulatory Services Branch. The Certification and Worker Protection Branch is responsible for implementing worker safety programs. The Communication Services Branch serves as OPP's main communication source by providing timely and clear risk communication and public education on pesticide issues and safety. The Government and International Services Branch is responsible for managing effective partnerships with states, tribes, EPA regions, and international entities. The Policy and Regulatory Services Branch establishes strong national policies and high quality regulations addressing the safe and proper use of pesticides. As a key component of OPP's matrix organization, it is essential for this Division Director position to be filled by someone who has strong leadership and managerial skills and relevant experience with managing a large and complex organization. OPP is EPA's largest Headquarters program office - administering some of the Agency's most challenging and exciting programs as well as a daunting workload. Within OPP, there are nine divisions and approximately 800 employees, with almost 65 employees (including contractors) located in FEAD. Clearly, FEAD plays an essential role in OPP by ensuring coordination of strategic program policies and regulations; working with EPA regional offices, states, tribal governments, and international programs, and for program outreach and communications. |
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KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
Alexandria & Arlington & Falls Church, VA
1. The Field and External Affairs Division (FEAD), under the leadership of the Director, is broadly responsible in OPP for developing and implementing field and international programs. Serves as OPP's primary communications link with the Regions, States, Tribes, and foreign governments, providing policy interpretation, sharing information, and maintaining effective liaison. Monitors field impacts of specific OPP decisions, and applies this field experience to further policy and guidance development. Funds technical assistance, training, materials development, and outreach education for field programs including worker protection, certification and training of pesticide applicators, development of state groundwater management plans, and endangered species protection. In its international programs coordinates technical assistance to developing nations and consults with developed national and international agencies to harmonize data requirements, hazard classification systems, and acceptable residue levels in foods. In the area of outreach and communication, coordinates and supports the preparation of communication strategies associated with every major OPP affected party. Also has the OPP lead for preparing and disseminating information aimed at the general public, either to accompany public announcement of OPP actions or policies, or to fulfill an independent need for public information.
2. Coordinates and reviews the analytical basis of all major POP (Persistent Organic Pollutants) regulation and polices. Develops, formulates and carries out cost-benefit, economic and long-term analytical studies, both in-house and through contracts, to support the policy decisions of the Office Director.
3. Reviews all major regulations and policies for the quality and consistency of their analytical support before they are submitted to the office Director for a decision.
4. Personally responsible for leading and representing the Program's international policies, which includes formulation, development, review and coordination of the Program's international policies and providing technical assistance to the international community at a senior Agency level.
5. Supervises all non-budgetary activities governing the programs relations with Congress. This includes developing legislative amendments necessary to the resolution of debilitating administrative impediments and the most efficient realization of program objectives, preparing senior management for Congressional hearings, preparing position documents to Congress to initiate dialogue on issues or in response to Congressional inquiries, analyzing legislative proposals of other groups, and advising the Director of OPP and other top management officials of special issues, problems, and activities requiring Agency action.
6. Coordinates and pursues unique situations, problems, and special projects for the Director of OPP, serving to initiate work by the Divisions and ensuring timely, quality inputs. Includes independent analyses of problem and creative resolution through program policies and administration. Special projects can include establishing special work groups on problems cutting across Division lines, serving as a representative of the Director of OPP on sensitive Federal /State issues, and projects sensitivity, complexity, novelty, or importance of Program's mission.
7. Analyzes internal Program problems identified through external criticisms, and initiating and participating in the policy development to resolve those problems.
8. Supervises the preparation, often on short notice, of briefing materials, fact sheets and other action items for the Administrator or other top officials regarding general policy or specific issues. Such material must be succinct and pertinent. If preparation is for a meeting or appearance before Congress or with an outside group, material must alert the Administrator et al, to anticipated issues or problems likely to be raised by such group based on contact with that group and the program position on such issues.
9. Supervises analysis of all Environmental Impact Statements involving pest control submitted by other Agencies, including APHIS and U.S. Forest Service.
10. Supervises analysis of GAO and IG reports and preparation of timely responses to them.
11. Supervises staff preparation of special reports such as advanced notices of proposed rule-making and other Federal Register notices, progress reports and other studies as directed by the Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
2. Coordinates and reviews the analytical basis of all major POP (Persistent Organic Pollutants) regulation and polices. Develops, formulates and carries out cost-benefit, economic and long-term analytical studies, both in-house and through contracts, to support the policy decisions of the Office Director.
3. Reviews all major regulations and policies for the quality and consistency of their analytical support before they are submitted to the office Director for a decision.
4. Personally responsible for leading and representing the Program's international policies, which includes formulation, development, review and coordination of the Program's international policies and providing technical assistance to the international community at a senior Agency level.
5. Supervises all non-budgetary activities governing the programs relations with Congress. This includes developing legislative amendments necessary to the resolution of debilitating administrative impediments and the most efficient realization of program objectives, preparing senior management for Congressional hearings, preparing position documents to Congress to initiate dialogue on issues or in response to Congressional inquiries, analyzing legislative proposals of other groups, and advising the Director of OPP and other top management officials of special issues, problems, and activities requiring Agency action.
6. Coordinates and pursues unique situations, problems, and special projects for the Director of OPP, serving to initiate work by the Divisions and ensuring timely, quality inputs. Includes independent analyses of problem and creative resolution through program policies and administration. Special projects can include establishing special work groups on problems cutting across Division lines, serving as a representative of the Director of OPP on sensitive Federal /State issues, and projects sensitivity, complexity, novelty, or importance of Program's mission.
7. Analyzes internal Program problems identified through external criticisms, and initiating and participating in the policy development to resolve those problems.
8. Supervises the preparation, often on short notice, of briefing materials, fact sheets and other action items for the Administrator or other top officials regarding general policy or specific issues. Such material must be succinct and pertinent. If preparation is for a meeting or appearance before Congress or with an outside group, material must alert the Administrator et al, to anticipated issues or problems likely to be raised by such group based on contact with that group and the program position on such issues.
9. Supervises analysis of all Environmental Impact Statements involving pest control submitted by other Agencies, including APHIS and U.S. Forest Service.
10. Supervises analysis of GAO and IG reports and preparation of timely responses to them.
11. Supervises staff preparation of special reports such as advanced notices of proposed rule-making and other Federal Register notices, progress reports and other studies as directed by the Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we could find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. You will be evaluated on the following Executive Core Qualifications. Please provide a narrative not to exceed two pages per ECQ and not more than 10 pages.
1. If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.
2. Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.
3. You must be a U.S. citizen.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. You will be evaluated on the following Executive Core Qualifications. Please provide a narrative not to exceed two pages per ECQ and not more than 10 pages.
1. If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.
2. Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.
3. You must be a U.S. citizen.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You must provide specific examples of your education, experience, training and awards in the manner and order instructed below which are applicable to each: (A) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), (B) Technical Qualifications (TQs), and (C) Desirable Qualifications (DQs). Response to the five ECQs and TQs is mandatory. Failure to address the ECQs and the TQs will result in your application being disqualified. Addressing the DQs is optional; however, not addressing them will impact your rating. All five ECQs must be addressed in a supplemental statement of your application. Your response should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. In addition, your responses should highlight your experience, training, and achievements in conjunction with the resume that you provide. Additional information on the ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/handbook.html. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide. You will be evaluated on the following Executive Core Qualifications: A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Mandatory (Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified.)
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Creativity and Innovation - Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes.
2. External Awareness - Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.
3. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
4. Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
5. Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
6. Vision - Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Conflict Management Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
2. Leveraging Diversity - Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
3. Developing Others - (New) Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
4. Team Building - Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
2. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
3. Decisiveness - Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
4. Entrepreneurship - Positions the organization for future success by identifying new opportunities; builds the organization by developing or improving products or services. Takes calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives.
5. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
6. Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Financial Management - Understands the organization's financial processes. Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.
2. Human Capital Management - Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.
3. Technology Management - Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
2. Political Savvy - Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.
3. Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. Fundamental Competencies - These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications.
Competencies:
1. Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
2. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
3. Integrity/Honesty - Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
4. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
5. Continual Learning - Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
6. Public Service Motivation Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
B. Technical Qualifications (TQs) -- Mandatory (Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified.) Narrative responses to the Technical Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications should not be more than two pages for each. Please provide the Executive Core Qualifications, Technical Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications each on separate sheets of paper.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications
1. Experience in managing and directing a diverse organization consisting of technical and policy staff in various disciplines, as well as staff in other occupations, to support regulatory programs.
2. Experience that demonstrates the ability to initiate action, effectively integrate diverse and complex data in support of regulatory programs, and follow through to completion of complex problems and issues.
3. Experience which demonstrates the personal ability to communicate complex and politically sensitive environmental policy issues, both orally and in writing, to higher management and to external interests, as well as the ability to lead others in an organization.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Experience in dealing effectively with high-level officials in Congress; Federal, state and/or local government; tribal governments; EPA regional offices; public interest groups; private industry; academia; and/or the general public.
2. Knowledge of EPA regulatory and rule development programs, with an understanding of the provisions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; the Food Quality Protection Act; the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act; and/or relevant Federal environmental statutes (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act).
3. Knowledge of EPA's risk assessment and risk management processes.
4. Experience in more than one environmental/administrative program and/or in more than one organization or entity (e.g., headquarters and field experience).
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ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Creativity and Innovation - Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes.
2. External Awareness - Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.
3. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
4. Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
5. Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
6. Vision - Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Conflict Management Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
2. Leveraging Diversity - Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
3. Developing Others - (New) Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
4. Team Building - Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
2. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
3. Decisiveness - Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
4. Entrepreneurship - Positions the organization for future success by identifying new opportunities; builds the organization by developing or improving products or services. Takes calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives.
5. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
6. Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Financial Management - Understands the organization's financial processes. Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.
2. Human Capital Management - Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.
3. Technology Management - Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Leadership Competencies:
1. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
2. Political Savvy - Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.
3. Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. Fundamental Competencies - These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications.
Competencies:
1. Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
2. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
3. Integrity/Honesty - Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
4. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
5. Continual Learning - Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
6. Public Service Motivation Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
B. Technical Qualifications (TQs) -- Mandatory (Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified.) Narrative responses to the Technical Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications should not be more than two pages for each. Please provide the Executive Core Qualifications, Technical Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications each on separate sheets of paper.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications
1. Experience in managing and directing a diverse organization consisting of technical and policy staff in various disciplines, as well as staff in other occupations, to support regulatory programs.
2. Experience that demonstrates the ability to initiate action, effectively integrate diverse and complex data in support of regulatory programs, and follow through to completion of complex problems and issues.
3. Experience which demonstrates the personal ability to communicate complex and politically sensitive environmental policy issues, both orally and in writing, to higher management and to external interests, as well as the ability to lead others in an organization.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Experience in dealing effectively with high-level officials in Congress; Federal, state and/or local government; tribal governments; EPA regional offices; public interest groups; private industry; academia; and/or the general public.
2. Knowledge of EPA regulatory and rule development programs, with an understanding of the provisions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; the Food Quality Protection Act; the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act; and/or relevant Federal environmental statutes (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act).
3. Knowledge of EPA's risk assessment and risk management processes.
4. Experience in more than one environmental/administrative program and/or in more than one organization or entity (e.g., headquarters and field experience).
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr Y
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Tele-work / telecommuting may be made available after you have come on board. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#TELE
Alternative work schedule options are available.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr Y
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Tele-work / telecommuting may be made available after you have come on board. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#TELE
Alternative work schedule options are available.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:
Current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Career Development Program approved by OPM), you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications questions in order to receive consideration for the position.
Additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements is available by going to the Office of Personnel Management's web site at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/SES_Quals_Guide_2006.pdf.
When responding to the Mandatory Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications.
Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narrative to two pages per Executive Core Qualifications, and not more than 10 pages total. Technical Mandatory and/or Desirable factors should be limited to no more than two pages for each factor.
The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Must complete 1-year SES probation period, if not previously completed.
If you are a male and hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
All Federal employees are required by P.L. 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act and must submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION AND RELOCATION: In accordance with Federal and Agency travel regulations, the candidate selected for this position will not be reimbursed for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty to this position.
Positive education is required for this position.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Position involves travel.
Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Career Development Program approved by OPM), you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications questions in order to receive consideration for the position.
Additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements is available by going to the Office of Personnel Management's web site at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/SES_Quals_Guide_2006.pdf.
When responding to the Mandatory Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications.
Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narrative to two pages per Executive Core Qualifications, and not more than 10 pages total. Technical Mandatory and/or Desirable factors should be limited to no more than two pages for each factor.
The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Must complete 1-year SES probation period, if not previously completed.
If you are a male and hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
All Federal employees are required by P.L. 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act and must submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION AND RELOCATION: In accordance with Federal and Agency travel regulations, the candidate selected for this position will not be reimbursed for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty to this position.
Positive education is required for this position.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Position involves travel.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
You must provide specific examples of your education, experience, training and awards in the manner and order instructed below which are applicable to each: (A) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), (B) Technical Qualifications (TQs), and (C) Desirable Qualifications (DQs). Response to the five ECQs and TQs is mandatory. Failure to address the ECQs and the TQs will result in your application being disqualified. Addressing the DQs is optional; however, not addressing them will impact your rating.
All five ECQs must be addressed in a supplemental statement of your application. Your response should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. In addition, your responses should highlight your experience, training, and achievements in conjunction with the OF-612 or resume that you provide. Additional information on the ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/handbook.html.
To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of this announcement.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance at least three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. Reasonable accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis.
For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm .
All five ECQs must be addressed in a supplemental statement of your application. Your response should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. In addition, your responses should highlight your experience, training, and achievements in conjunction with the OF-612 or resume that you provide. Additional information on the ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/handbook.html.
To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of this announcement.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance at least three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. Reasonable accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis.
For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm .
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Career Development Program approved by OPM), you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications questions in order to receive consideration for the position. Additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements is available by going to the Office of Personnel Management's web site at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/SES_Quals_Guide_2006.pdf. When responding to the Mandatory Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narrative to two pages per Executive Core Qualifications, and not more than 10 pages total. Technical Mandatory and/or Desirable factors should be limited to no more than two pages apiece. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Executive Resources Div
Phone: 202-564-0394
Fax: 202-564-9612
Email: barnett.howard@epa.govAgency Information:
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
OHR, Executive Resources Division, Mail Code 3606A
Washington, DC 20460
Fax: 202-564-9612
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs)and Desirable Qualifications (DQs), and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. If your application meets the basic qualifications, it will then be forwarded to a three member Rating Panel consisting of SES career members here at EPA for further review. The Rating Panel decides which Best Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Selecting Official to make a selection. Interviews are arranged through the Selecting Official. If your application is not forwarded to the Rating Panel, you will be notified of the outcome of your application. You may call the Executive Resources Division on (202)564-0394 to get the status of your application.
