The position of Director, Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Chesapeake Bay Program, a unique, regional partnership derived from Section 117 of the Clean Water Act to direct the protection and restoration of the Bay. Formed in 1983, the Bay Program coordinates efforts among 6 states (MD, PA, VA, WV, DE, NY), the District of Columbia, the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a tristate legislative body; and EPA. The partnership recently welcomed West Virginia, Delaware and New York as full signatories to the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
The CBPO Director is the Senior Executive responsible to administer several different grant programs: 1) implementation and monitoring grants to the States to support implementation of the Chesapeake Bay agreement; 2) technical assistance and assistance grants to nonprofits, state and local governments, academic institutions and others to support carrying out the CBP’s mission; and 3) a small watershed grants program. CBPO includes an annual appropriation of about $70 million and is supported by approximately 23 EPA staff. CBPO supports a “campus” of about 70 additional personnel from other Federal Agencies, grantees and other partners who also support and contribute to the mission of the CBP. CBPO also manages the facilities and information technology support for the Office and campus.
CBPO is also responsible for implementing the requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014. This includes coordination of data collection for an annual federal/state cross-cut budget submitted through EPA Mid-Atlantic Region and OCFO to The White House, as well as collection and distribution of studies and reports on program implementation through the Independent Evaluator a minimum of every 2 years.
The CPBO Director administers two primary program offices: the Office of Partnerships and Accountability, and the Office of Science, Analysis, and Implementation.
Summary
The position of Director, Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Chesapeake Bay Program, a unique, regional partnership derived from Section 117 of the Clean Water Act to direct the protection and restoration of the Bay. Formed in 1983, the Bay Program coordinates efforts among 6 states (MD, PA, VA, WV, DE, NY), the District of Columbia, the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a tristate legislative body; and EPA. The partnership recently welcomed West Virginia, Delaware and New York as full signatories to the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
The CBPO Director is the Senior Executive responsible to administer several different grant programs: 1) implementation and monitoring grants to the States to support implementation of the Chesapeake Bay agreement; 2) technical assistance and assistance grants to nonprofits, state and local governments, academic institutions and others to support carrying out the CBP’s mission; and 3) a small watershed grants program. CBPO includes an annual appropriation of about $70 million and is supported by approximately 23 EPA staff. CBPO supports a “campus” of about 70 additional personnel from other Federal Agencies, grantees and other partners who also support and contribute to the mission of the CBP. CBPO also manages the facilities and information technology support for the Office and campus.
CBPO is also responsible for implementing the requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014. This includes coordination of data collection for an annual federal/state cross-cut budget submitted through EPA Mid-Atlantic Region and OCFO to The White House, as well as collection and distribution of studies and reports on program implementation through the Independent Evaluator a minimum of every 2 years.
The CPBO Director administers two primary program offices: the Office of Partnerships and Accountability, and the Office of Science, Analysis, and Implementation.
1. Program Planning: Plans the development and execution of new or modified rules, regulations, policies, and practices pertaining to Office functions with EPA officials and other interested Federal and non-Federal government officials, as well as representatives of private industry, agricultural groups, environmental organizations and the general public. Evaluates program plans and activities by considering all of the factors which may influence the program, e.g., support for economic growth vis-a-vis the requirement to control pollution, and collaborates with other key officials within the Region and with other Federal and non-Federal government officials in developing plans and programs, both immediate and long-range, to be formulated and carried out by the Region (and indirectly by the states and localities that comprise the Region) in order to achieve the legal, regulatory, and policy objectives of the Office’s programs.
2. Program Organization: Receives input from planning and resources management staffs and determines the allocation and utilization of resources, including financial and manpower, required to accomplish the program within the parameters established by legislation and Agency policy. Reviews organizational and functional assignments in terms of meeting program goals and objectives. Integrates the various components of the program(s) into a viable overall program that balances program objectives with various program realities and constraints. Collaborates with key Regional/Agency-level officials, administrative and technical staff in defining program priorities and requirements. Recommends Regional/Agency policies in these areas and formulates the regional strategy to support requests for staffing and funding needed to implement the program.
3. Program Direction: Accomplishes or directs the actions involved in redirecting work, establishing priorities, and changing program emphasis. Explains policies to subordinate supervisors and managers and ensures they are carried out. Monitors the accomplishment of and reviews all projects and initiatives pertaining to the program. Makes decisions in the administration of the work within broad overall Regional policy and makes recommendations to the Regional Administrator in those cases that seriously affect established policies or require new policy decisions.
4. Program Coordination: Accomplishes or directs the actions involved in coordinating the program with internal and external organizations, determining or recommending actions to be taken. Maintains effective relations with interested groups. Establishes liaison positions and meets with key officials of EPA, other Federal and non-Federal agencies (including representatives of state and local governments), representatives of private industry, professional groups, environmental organizations and the general public to ascertain problems and advise and coordinate on all aspects of the Office’s programs. Coordinates with the Regional Administrator and appropriate Assistant Administrator on specific problems which may arise, especially those of a precedent-setting or unusually controversial nature.
5. Program Control: Establishes or directs the establishment of controls to monitor and evaluate the work of the Office’s program. Evaluates existing policies and procedures by reviewing reports, conducting field visits, performing or directing the performance of periodic and special studies; studying complaints from interested persons and groups; and studying evaluation reports prepared by other agencies and organizations. Determines the existence of developments and trends which appear to significantly influence Office programs and recognizes the need for further study if necessary.
6. Program Operations: Directs the day-to-day operation of the program, such as by providing technical and policy guidance to state, local and Regional offices to ensure proper interpretation and consistent application of Federal regulations and statutes at all government levels; and by coordinating activities with state and local governments to maximize the effectiveness of Regional pollution abatement activities.
7. Program Management: Supervises a large Office of employees organized into units headed by subordinate managers and supervisors. Plans for staff development including assessment of training needs, and performs supervisory duties involving the establishment and filling of positions, promotion and assignment of personnel, the provision of employee and labor relations services, the taking of disciplinary actions, and overall administration of human resources and equal employment opportunity programs within the Office. Develops and implements the Office’s administrative and program budgets.
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.
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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 experience in addressing complex environmental issues through communicating with and building coalitions with a variety of interest groups such as state, local, and federal officials; watershed organizations; agricultural interests; non-governmental organizations; the regulated community; the media; and the public in general. TQ2. Demonstrated experience in analyzing and developing environmental strategies and associated accountability measures to ensure achievement of programmatic goals and objectives. TQ3. Demonstrated experience leading the activities of a multi-faceted organization with a complex portfolio of work and a diverse multi-disciplinary staff.
C. Desirable Qualifications (DQs) - Optional (Note: Addressing the Desirable Qualifications is optional; however, not addressing them will impact your rating.) THERE ARE NO DESIRABLE RATING FACTORS FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
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 Ann Hackley, Human Resources Specialist, Executive Resources Division on (202) 564-0520 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 Ann Hackley, Human Resources Specialist, Executive Resources Division on (202) 564-0520 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.
