Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens only.

The Division of Civil, Mechanical & Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) contributes to NSF's mission by funding fundamental research and education in advancing the disciplines of civil, mechanical, industrial and manufacturing engineering. The Division also supports research toward the reduction of risks and damage resulting from earthquakes and other natural and technological hazards. CMMI provides leadership and staffing for several of NSF's Big ideas, namely Future of Work at the Human Technology Frontier and Navigating the New Artic. The Deputy Division Director partners with the Division Director in providing leadership and direction to the Division, including strategic planning and management, recruitment and development of staff, budget preparation for submission to Congress, budget management and overseeing the evaluation of proposals and recommendations for awards and declinations. The Deputy Division Director represents NSF to relevant external groups and nurtures partnerships with other Divisions, Directorates, Federal agencies, scientific organizations and the academic community. The Deputy Division Director assumes the role of Division Director in their absence.

Conditions of employment

• One Year probationary period for all new Career SES appointments.
• Requires and "Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report" (OGE-278).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs.  Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions

Qualifications

EXECUTIVE/MANAGERIAL (E/Ms): Unless you are currently under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the E/Ms. If you fail to do so, you will be rated ineligible

Mandatory

1. Leading Change.  Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.  Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

2. Leading People.  Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.  Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

3. Results-Driven Leadership.  Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.  Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

4. Business Acumen.  Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

5. Building Coalitions.  Demonstrated ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profit or private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL (P/Ts): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the P/T qualifications. You must address each P/T qualification separately.

Mandatory

1. Education strongly preferred at the Ph.D. level or equivalent professional experience or a combination of education and equivalent experience in engineering or a field closely related to the areas managed by the Division. 
2. Substantial research contributions and strong evidence of scholarships and leadership in engineering or a closely related field as evidenced in publications, awards, and/or innovative leadership in research administration.
3. Demonstrated broad knowledge of diverse fields of science and engineering and their interdisciplinary impact to important cross-cutting research programs.
4. Broad understanding of universities and other institutions where research and education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is conducted. Demonstrated knowledge of grant and contract administration, fiscal management, and budget preparation with experience in scientific or engineering research support.

When responding to each of the P/T and E/M 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 that are clear, concise, emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, complexities of the programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.

Applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to address the Executive/Managerial Qualifications (ECQs/Ems); but a narrative statement for each of the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) is recommended.

For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's
Guide to Executive Qualifications.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants will be screened for basic eligibility according to the qualification requirements.  Eligible applicants will be reviewed by an Evaluation Panel according to the criteria based on the qualification requirements.  The best qualified candidates will be referred to the appropriate official who will recommend selection.  All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit reason.