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A successful candidate will bring strong executive program/project management skills. The Field Operations Office provides leadership and develops mission strategies, policy, and guidance for field operations to support EM's mission. The office oversees EM nuclear operations; construction; environmental restoration and other mission activities; health and safety; safeguards and security; quality assurance; emergency management; transportation operations; and has the overriding responsibility to support field offices by enabling the effective execution of the mission. In addition, the office provides the development and implementation of technology and engineering practices, concepts, and programs to advance the EM mission. The office supports overall field integration and operations to ensure line management accountability to execute the safe, efficient, and timely completion of the EM mission. The office ensures effective coordination of field liaison functions, including liaison interface with the EM Business Operations Office and the EM Regulatory and Policy Affairs Office. In addition, the office provides management oversight of, and direction to, all EM field offices and facilities and champions their interests to ensure effectiveness and consistency in performance. The office also provides oversight for the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) Policy Office.
Learn more about this agency06/22/2018 to 07/06/2018
$165,842 - $189,600 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional overnight travel is required (1-5 nights) for meetings, conference attendance and site visits.
Yes—Moving expenses or recruitment/relocation incentive may be paid according to Federal Travel Regulations, pending funding availability
Permanent - Permanent - Senior Executive Service
Full-time - Full Time
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Yes
HQ-18-EM-00349-SES
503130000
As Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (APDAS) for Field Operations, you will:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY: This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program, certified by OPM, his/her executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before the appointment can be effected.
PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278): Selected candidate must file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: An individual's initial SES career appointment becomed final only after the individual successfully completes a one-year probationary period.
A selectee's appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12), governing personal identity. As a condition of employment to this position, you will be subject to pre-employment/pre-appointment testing for illegal drug use under the U.S. Department of Energy Drug Plan. If you are selected, you will be provided information regarding drug testing. Failure to undergo testing or positive findings from the test will eliminate you from further consideration for this position. If selected and appointed to this position, you will be subject to random drug testing while employed.
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants must submit a five (5) page ECQ-based Resume and a separate narrative addressing each MTQ (maximum of one (1) page per MTQ). Pages submitted in excess of the limits described above will not be considered. Substituting pages for other required documents in the application is not acceptable (e.g., submitting only a four-page resume but adding an additional page to address an MTQ). Do not use borders, provide photos or list a Social Security number or date of birth on any attachment.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extend of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information submitted within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their application sufficient possession of the ECQs and MTQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration.
As part of the "Resume Based" recruitment method, the ERB panel conducts a structured interview for all applicants, both competitive and non-competitive, who are determined to be in the top category from the ERB Rating Panel. Based on the Panel's evaluation, applicants who were determined Best Qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
Once a candidate has been identified for selection, reference checks may be completed. The Department's appointing official(s) will make a final approval of the selection, an in competitive cases, OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB) must certify the ECQs before final appointment can occur. If OPM approval is required for the ECQs, the candidate is required to assist in the development of the QRB template for submission to the QRB. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
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If you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated "ineligible."
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.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process with enough time to finish before the deadline. Our application system displays a countdown timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference. For your security, your session in our online application system will "time-out" if you are inactive for a certain period of time. If you do get "timed-out" you will have to log back in to USAJOBS and re-visit the vacancy announcement, you can then click "Update Application" to finish where you left off.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a five (5) page resume, and a separate narrative addressing each MTQ (maximum of one (1) page per MTQ). In addition applicants have the option of submitting a cover letter (one page maximum). Fonts cannot be smaller than 10 point. All documents must be uploaded into the system; USAJobs Resume Builder will not be accepted. Separate written narratives addressing the ECQs will not be considered. Pages submitted in excess of the limits described above will not be considered. Substituting pages for other required documents in the application is not acceptable (e.g., submitting only a four-page resume but adding an additional page to address an MTQ). Do not use borders, provide photos or list a Social Security Number on any attachment.
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We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity fo the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Your five (5) page resume should include the following:
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Applicants who meet the ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives. Failure to meet all qualifications automatically disqualifies an applicant. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Persons tentatively selected for appointment to SES positions must have their ECQs approved by OPM Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out assignments of the position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/503130000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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