This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Office of the Administrator. The Office of Public Affairs develops and implements guidelines for the effective use of publications, serves as Agency-wide point of contact for the planning, development, and review of all Agency print products intended for the public and targeted audiences, ensuring effectiveness, accuracy, relevance and that Agency communications requirements are compatible with the Administrator’s priorities and goals. The incumbent oversees OPA’s management and administrative functions for the Immediate Office, Office of Media Relations, Office of Internal Communications, Office of Web Communications and the Office of Multimedia.
The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator (PDAA) serves as advisor to the Associate Administrator (AA) on administrative and management matters. In the advisory capacity, the incumbent provides support to all members of OPA’s management team to ensure that policies and procedures are properly prioritized, interpreted and implemented. The incumbent oversees and, in coordination with the immediate supervisors, develops, plans and manages the budget, human resources, records management, facilities, and computer strategies within OPA. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator directs the Web Communications and the Office of Multimedia.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Office of the Administrator. The Office of Public Affairs develops and implements guidelines for the effective use of publications, serves as Agency-wide point of contact for the planning, development, and review of all Agency print products intended for the public and targeted audiences, ensuring effectiveness, accuracy, relevance and that Agency communications requirements are compatible with the Administrator’s priorities and goals. The incumbent oversees OPA’s management and administrative functions for the Immediate Office, Office of Media Relations, Office of Internal Communications, Office of Web Communications and the Office of Multimedia.
The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator (PDAA) serves as advisor to the Associate Administrator (AA) on administrative and management matters. In the advisory capacity, the incumbent provides support to all members of OPA’s management team to ensure that policies and procedures are properly prioritized, interpreted and implemented. The incumbent oversees and, in coordination with the immediate supervisors, develops, plans and manages the budget, human resources, records management, facilities, and computer strategies within OPA. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator directs the Web Communications and the Office of Multimedia.
1. Serves as Principal Deputy Associate Administrator (PDAA) for OPA. In this capacity, the PDAA provides strategic advice to the Associate Administrator for Public Affairs on issues related to policy and procedures; works in close coordination with the political Deputy Associate Administrator to execute decisions made by the Associate Administrator. The PDAA may represent the Agency in coordinating and providing technical assistance between Headquarters/Regional components and State/Local governments and the public in addressing broad, cross-cutting public affairs issues. As the PDAA, the individual acts in the absence of the AA..
2. Develops and oversees processes to plan and track the utilization of resources; this includes, but is not limited to, identifying strategies and priorities in all administrative management areas, such as personnel, facilities, and budget. Provides expert advice and technical assistance to the Associate Administrator and Deputy Associate Administrator for OPA on internal management assessments. Develops and implements management strategy to implement final decisions. Coordinates efforts with other Agency offices to link the office’s strategic plan to the overall mission/goal of the Agency.
3. Directs the Offices of Web Communications and Multimedia and provides oversight for broad overall operations. In coordination with the immediate supervisor, oversees the development and implementation of budget and computer security plans as well as the prioritization of all projects and assignments to ensure they link the OPA with the Agency mission and goals. Develops annual operating work plans, objectives and budget for the organization.
4. Represents OPA on workgroups and task forces with Headquarters program and Regional offices to implement the goals of the OPA and the Office of the Administrator. Represents OPA at the AO Staff Office Directors’ meetings conducted by AO’s Deputy Chief of Staff. Works closely with OPA staff and management to gain knowledge, exchange information, resolve issues, and/or discover opportunities that can assist OPA to meet its mission and objectives. Serves as a resource to OPA’s management in identifying new ways to use information systems to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of OPA.
5. Serves as OPA’s contact with other offices within the Office of the Administrator, as well as EPA’s administrative components (OARM, OHR, FMSD, etc.). Works with these organizations to assess the impact of emerging issues on administrative and budget initiatives. Provides the OPA perspective to other AO offices to be folded into their planning and decision-making process. Provides the lead in developing, updating and implementing OPA’s administrative office policies and procedures to provide guidance and uniformity in all office operations, activities, and management systems.
6. Is delegated signature authority for the AA for documents relating to OPA’s management operations, such as budget-related documents; procurement documents; approval of time and attendance including approval of leave, overtime and compensatory time; travel authorizations and reimbursements; and personnel documents for recruitments, promotions and awards. Serves as the Approval Official on Bankcard purchases.
7. The PDAA takes the primary responsibility for leading OPA’s management team in strategic planning, budget planning and establishing human resources practices and policies. As such, the PDAA oversees the evaluation of employee performance, recommends incentives, initiates corrective actions, keeps employees informed of OPA’s and Agency policies and procedures, counsels employees as appropriate, etc. In addition, provides leadership in the development and implementation of OPA’s operating procedures and policies.
8. Exercises full responsibility to effectively support EEO/Affirmative Action Plan and communicates this support to subordinates. The PDAA will lead in the implementation of Agency policies as they pertain to overall quality of work life and employee relations.
9. Serves as the Deputy Ethics Official for OPA, responsible for providing ethics advice to employees, reviewing their confidential financial disclosure forms, examining requests for outside activity, and assessing requests to accept travel expenses from non-federal sources .
10. Performs other related duties as assigned by the AA based on the needs of the office.
NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST CLICK ON THE "HOW TO APPLY" BUTTON FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS, THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL FACTORS, AND/OR THE DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION FACTORS.
The selectee will be subject to random drug testing procedures.
The selectee must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
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, you 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/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.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.
Your narrative responses to the Executive Core Qualification statements (ECQs) should not exceed two pages per each ECQ and not more than 10 pages total.
Your narrative responses to the Mandatory Technical and/or Desirable factors should not exceed two pages per each factor.
Qualifications
ES-0340 series: The work of this position is classified in the Program Management, 0340 series where the qualifications include both general management skills and characteristics that are applicable to all SES positions and technical or program responsibilities specific to this position. Applicants must have substantive general experience which provides a good basic or general knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and substantive specialized (operating administrative or managerial) experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to this position.
Applicants must have one year of experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform successfully. 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.
You must be a U.S. citizen.
Additional information
ETHICS: 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. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Must complete 1-year SES probation period, if not previously completed. SELECTIVE SERVICE: 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. DIRECT DEPOSIT: 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. TELEWORK/FLEXIPLACE: This position has portable work and may be eligible for episodic telework. BACKGROUND/SECURITY INVESTIGATION: If you are selected, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. DRUG TESTING: If you are selected, a pre-employment drug test is required and be subject to random drug testing procedures. TRAVEL: Position involves occasional travel. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Agency to provide equal opportunity in Federal employment for all persons and to prohibit discrimination in employment through a continuing affirmative program. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: EPA values diversity and believes that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will foster a productive work environment in which talents are fully utilized.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)- Mandatory -- Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE 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. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. 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. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. 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. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. Involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. 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.
B. Technical Qualifications (TQs) -- Mandatory -- Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified. TQ1. Demonstrated expert knowledge and ability to work with internal and external groups to identify and analyze issues and incorporate views and feedback into policy and strategic development. TQ2. Demonstrated experience in designing and developing innovative managerial procedures, especially those that emphasize approaches and outcomes that cut across existing program boundaries. TQ3. Demonstrated experience in developing and applying system approaches to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of innovative strategies and collaborations with stakeholders on cross-cutting environmental issues to ensures they contribute to organizational goals and objectives.
C. Desirable Qualifications (DQs) - Optional (Note: Addressing the Desirable Qualifications is optional; however, not addressing them will impact your rating.) DQ1. Demonstrated experience leading senior staff and supervising technical and administrative personnel.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees, or graduates of a OPM certified SES candidate development program (CDP) are not required to address the Executive Core Qualification factors (ECQs). Although not required, it is strongly encouraged that you address the Mandatory Technical factors (TQs) and the Desirable factors (DQs), if listed, as supplemental statements to your resume. Please limit your responses to no more than 2 pages per each TQ and DQ listed.
If you are not currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES appointment, or are not eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have not successfully graduated from a SES career development program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualification factors (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualification factors (TQs) in order to receive consideration for the position. Addressing the Desirable factors (DQs), if listed, is not required; however, failure to do so will impact your rating score. Additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements is available by going to the Office of Personnel Management's website at:http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
When responding to the ECQs, TQs, and DQs, 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 ECQs, TQs, and DQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexityof your programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narratives to 2 pages per each ECQ, and not more than 10 pages in total. You should limit your narrative responses to the TQs and DQs to 2 pages per each TQ and DQ listed.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. 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 TQs will result in your application being disqualified. Addressing the DQs is optional; however, not addressing them will impact your rating. 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, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the closing date of this announcement. For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
OHR, Executive Resources Division, Mail Code 3606A
Washington, District of Columbia 20460
United States
Next steps
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 Aurelia Pugh-Feaster, Human Resources Specialist, Executive Resources Division on (202) 564-0402 to get the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees, or graduates of a OPM certified SES candidate development program (CDP) are not required to address the Executive Core Qualification factors (ECQs). Although not required, it is strongly encouraged that you address the Mandatory Technical factors (TQs) and the Desirable factors (DQs), if listed, as supplemental statements to your resume. Please limit your responses to no more than 2 pages per each TQ and DQ listed.
If you are not currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES appointment, or are not eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have not successfully graduated from a SES career development program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualification factors (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualification factors (TQs) in order to receive consideration for the position. Addressing the Desirable factors (DQs), if listed, is not required; however, failure to do so will impact your rating score. Additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements is available by going to the Office of Personnel Management's website at:http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
When responding to the ECQs, TQs, and DQs, 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 ECQs, TQs, and DQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexityof your programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narratives to 2 pages per each ECQ, and not more than 10 pages in total. You should limit your narrative responses to the TQs and DQs to 2 pages per each TQ and DQ listed.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. 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 TQs will result in your application being disqualified. Addressing the DQs is optional; however, not addressing them will impact your rating. 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, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the closing date of this announcement. For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
OHR, Executive Resources Division, Mail Code 3606A
Washington, District of Columbia 20460
United States
Next steps
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 Aurelia Pugh-Feaster, Human Resources Specialist, Executive Resources Division on (202) 564-0402 to get the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
