The Deputy Director for Operations serves under the general administrative direction of the Presidentially-appointed Director, BLM and shares both coordinative and directive responsibility for all technical and administrative operations. S/he is responsible for the translation, application, support, and defense of the Director's policies and support of the administrations and the Secretary's policy priorities in the daily operations of BLM functions and activities. Acting with full delegated powers and authority, in accordance with Departmental orders and pertinent regulations, the Deputy Director provides leadership in the implementation of management policies and guidelines formulated by (or with the approval of) the Bureau Director. S/he provides overall policy direction for the Bureau's national-level, multi-use land management programs, operations, and activities; and provides executive-level oversight and supervision to the BLM's SES State and Assistant Directors. These responsibilities require competency in the fields of administration and management.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required;
• Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required;
• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" & "Required Documents" Sections;
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have
• an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land;
• Direct Deposit Required.

Competencies: Within your individual ECQ responses, you should address the following general 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.

EACH TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND EACH ECQ MUST BE ADDRESSED SEPARATELY. The narrative addressing ECQs should follow the proper format: information on the ECQs is provided at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/ OR YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. Narrative statements may not exceed 8000 characters for each individual TQ and each individual ECQ. IF YOU EXCEED THESE LIMITATIONS YOU MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. Career Senior Executive Service appointees, those eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or those who have successfully completed a CDP are expected to address the Technical Qualifications.

Qualifications

Technical Qualifications (TQs): (the same narrative format used for the ECQs may be used for the TQs)

1. Demonstrated experience in planning, directing, and managing high-level corporate/federal agency programs.
2. Experience directing and creating effective organizational operations and ability to defend major program objectives before Congress, national and international organizations; scientific and professional organizations; Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments; interagency groups; private industry; special interest groups; and public meetings which often involve dealing with highly controversial and sensitive issues.
3. Knowledge of national public lands/natural and cultural resources program development, policy formulation, program and budget accomplishment, as well as how top level government procedures and decision making are handled.
4. Knowledge of and ability to work collaboratively to coordinate federal program and policy formulation and development as well as operational activities directly related to the management of high-level corporate/federal agency functions and activities.
5. Experience and successful implementation of national public lands/natural and cultural resources operations and activities aimed at the continual delivery of a multi-use land management program.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

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: 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; 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; Flexibility-ls open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; Resilience-Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks; 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; 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: 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; Leveraging Diversity-Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization; Developing Others-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; 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: 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; Customer Service-Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement; 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; 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; Problem Solving-Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; 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: 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; 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; 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: Partnering-Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals; Political Savvy-Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly; Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements. Our determination will be based on your responses to your TQ and/or ECQ and the information stated in your resume. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position.
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