This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/583187700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Golden Field Office (GFO) is responsible for providing procurement and business support functions for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). GFO provides all business and procurement support for implementation of EERE clean energy programs through administration of financial assistance funding opportunities and prizes targeted mainly towards industry and university funding recipients.
Learn more about this agency10/30/2020 to 11/20/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - Occasional overnight travel (1-5 nights per month) may be required to attend conferences, meetings, site visits, and training.
Yes—Relocation/PCS may be provided with agency approval.
Permanent - Permanent - Senior Executive Service
Full-time - Full Time
Senior Executive
00
Yes
Yes
DOE-21-EE-EE-ES-01025
583187700
As the Deputy Director, Golden Field Office you will in coordination with the Director, Golden Field Office:
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME BASED method. Although applicants cannot address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) separately, evidence of each must be clearly demonstrated in the five (5) page resume and throughout the rest of the application package.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): the ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Your resume and application must demonstrate and address the ECQs and include examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities; address the scope and complexity of the programs, activities or services managed; program accomplishments; describe policy initiatives undertaken; define level of contacts; convey the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; the results of actions taken. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the SES prior to appointment.
The five ECQs are as follows:
For additional information on ECQs, please review the detailed information provided by OPM at the following link: Executive Core Qualifications.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): A supplemental narrative must be submitted separately addressing each MTQ below. No more than one (1) page per MTQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments.
Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following MTQs:
MTQ 1: Experience in providing direction for management oversight of a DOE National Laboratory or Federally-Funded Research and Development Center. This experience includes providing direction and guidance to laboratory contractor leadership on: (1) carrying out laboratory clean energy research and development programs sponsored by the government; (2) partnering with industry or States on clean energy; (3) establishing laboratory performance expectations; and (4) delineating policies related to laboratory workforce management, safety and security.
MTQ 2: Knowledge and experience in interpreting and operationalizing Federal statutes and requirements, related to clean energy research, development and demonstration, for acquisition and financial assistance; project management; national energy policies; and the National Environmental Policy Act.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
ALL applicants must submit a five (5) page ECQ-based 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. 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 extent 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.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you will be rated "ineligible."
Applicants will be prompted at the “Vacancy Documents” section of the application to add their required documents. Please review and follow the instructions listed to successfully submit your documents. Failure to submit the required documentation by 11:59 pm EST of the closing date will result in loss of consideration. Make sure you include the announcement number for this position. Incomplete applications will result in a loss of consideration.
If you are selected for this position, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to verify your responses.
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 ET 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; 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 into USAJOBS and revisit the vacancy announcement, 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 you have the option of submitting a cover letter (one page maximum). 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.
Please review:Tips for preparing SES applications. 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:
It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. Please be sure to include and address all ECQs and MTQs in your resume and application package. A sample 5-page resume that incorporates ECQs can be view at this link (pages 29-37): Guide to SES Qualifications
All statements made in this application are subject to investigation and any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.
Steps to submit a complete application:
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Applicants who meet the mandatory 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/583187700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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