Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. Citizens.

The Deputy serves as the Academy's second in command at USMMA, which consists of over 1,200 midshipmen, faculty, and staff, and provides executive leadership to ensure the effective operations, to include:

• Overseeing all facets of midshipmen education and academic programming through the Dean/Provost, Department Heads, and other Academy leaders;
• Ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of midshipmen through the Commandant;
• Establishing strategic direction for the allocation of Academy resources; directing the work of all Academy staff; and supervising all operational activities to advance the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the Academy;
• Strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Academy and leading efforts to combat sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) both on campus and during the Sea Year training program;
• Conducting short and long-range planning and providing senior-level oversight of capital and maintenance programs; and
• Ensuring effective communications with all stakeholders.

Works closely with the USMMA Superintendent, Maritime Administration leadership, and Department of Transportation leadership to manage ongoing efforts and address operational/programmatic weaknesses at the Academy.

Collaborates with the USMMA Provost on all facets of academic development and technical training of midshipmen, to include prioritizing the scholastic mission of the USMMA while maintaining an educational program that motivates and prepares students to serve as exemplary leaders in the merchant marine and/or U.S. Armed Forces.

In coordination with the USMMA Superintendent, the Deputy ensures effective and economical operations of Academy facilities, establishes policies and programs for midshipmen placement, oversees short-range and long-range planning efforts to achieve USMMA initiatives, and establishes effective communications across organizational units.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Provide all required documents by closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Complete a Public Financial Disclosure report, OGE-278. You will need to provide the information annually.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity.  Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications. 

TQ 1:  Demonstrated executive level experience leading a multi-faceted educational organization or institution, e.g., a college or university, military command or academy, and/or industry corporation, ideally with a maritime focus, which included planning, developing, and implementing complex operational and administrative programs.

TQ 2: Demonstrated executive level experience in a complex, multi-layered business environment, and ideally should have extensive experience with Federal government processes. Must demonstrate understanding of Federal law, internal control, and organizational management processes.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 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, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision).
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, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building).
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, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility).
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically (Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management).
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, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating).

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

Other Desired Qualifications: Experience in a military sea service at any rank, have attained a Coast Guard merchant mariner license, program management certification, and/or have led an educational organization or served as a senior leader in the Armed Forces or merchant marine.

Please note, desired qualifications are not required for the application process, therefore applicants will not be screened out for not demonstrating this experience within their resume.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website.

You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.

How you will be evaluated

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

A Senior Executive Service (SES) reviewing panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo multiple interviews.  The best qualified applicant will be asked to submit a written 10-page narrative statement addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) areas (Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, Building Coalitions). If selected, your written narrative statement addressing the ECQs must be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position.

All applications must be completed and submitted electronically no later than midnight ET of the closing date. Final reviews will be performed after the announcement closing, and timely notice of the status of your application will be emailed to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and selecting Application Status.