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The Energy and Minerals Mission Area conducts research and assessments on the location, quantity, and quality of mineral and energy resources, including the economic and environmental effects of resource extraction and use. http://www.usgs.gov/energy_minerals/.
Learn more about this agency04/30/2018 to 11/20/2018
$164,200 - $189,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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The Associate Director (AD) for Energy and Minerals serves as the senior executive for the USGS Energy and Minerals Mission Area, with oversight for the USGS Energy Resources and Mineral Resources Programs. The major duties include:
This position has an education requirement. It may be filled in any of the following occupational series:
ES-1301, Physical Sciences:http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/
ES-1313, Geophysics: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geophysics-series-1313/.
ES-1350, Geology: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html
*Time in grade restrictions and Veterans Preference does not apply in consideration of candidates for the Senior Executive Service.
*Under Executive Order 11935, only U.S. citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.
*Competitive status is not required.
*Under 5 U.S.C. 3131, the SES provides flexible assignment rules to accomplish the agency mission.
*To learn more about the Senior Executive Service: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/
*Career employees are eligible for bonuses in addition to base pay increases based on performance.
*The minimum pay is $164,200. This is a category 3 position. Pay is set based on consideration of current salary and other factors.
*The duties of this position are suitable for telework with supervisor approval.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications. You must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of an executive. This information will be obtained from the application package. Verification of performance, suitability, and security information will be taken into consideration when making an offer of employment. Applicants who meet the mandatory executive and technical qualifications will be evaluated by a panel of SES members who will determine which applicants are best qualified. The Department's Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on the final selection to the appointing authority.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. REQUIRED Your resume – it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information: Full name, address, telephone numbers, educational information, information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position.
2. REQUIRED. A narrative statement addressing each of the TQs and ECQs. Each ECQ and TQ must be addressed separately. ECQ narrative statements must not exceed 10 pages total and 2 pages for each individual TQ and each individual ECQ. OR... If you are a graduate of an approved SES Candidate Development Program, you must include a copy of the OPM certification of eligibility and a narrative statement addressing only the technical qualifications. OR...If you are a current or former SES member, you must submit documentation of your SES status and a narrative statement addressing only the technical qualifications.
3. REQUIRED If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service.
4. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (from either the Federal or private sector). Note: if a pdf is larger than 4MB, you will need to split the contents of the file.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
The application package must be received on-line via USAJOBS before 11:59 pm Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application, you will not be considered. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, please speak to a Servicing Human Resources Office for assistance, prior to the closing date. Instructions for Applying Online: 1) Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2) If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application. If you are a registered user, login in to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3) As a registered user, select a stored resume and documents to attach to the application. 4) Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5) Address the eligibility and narrative questions. 6) Submit required documents. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk. If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk. Note: USAJOBS is compatible with the following browser versions: Internet Explorer 9 or higher, Safari v 5 or higher, Chrome, and Firefox.
We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after approval of the selectee by our Executive Resources Board.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/498265600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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