DOE is looking for a dynamic, innovative, experienced executive to lead the Water Power Technologies Office, a research, development, demonstration & deployment (RDD&D) organization focused on hydropower and marine energy, with a $200 million annual budget. The mission of WPTO is to accelerate U.S. deployment of clean, affordable, and reliable renewable power from the full range of the nation's water power resources to promote national security, economic growth, and environmental quality.
Summary
DOE is looking for a dynamic, innovative, experienced executive to lead the Water Power Technologies Office, a research, development, demonstration & deployment (RDD&D) organization focused on hydropower and marine energy, with a $200 million annual budget. The mission of WPTO is to accelerate U.S. deployment of clean, affordable, and reliable renewable power from the full range of the nation's water power resources to promote national security, economic growth, and environmental quality.
This position serves as Director of DOE's Water Power Technologies Office, which is a key member of the EERE senior leadership team. The Director oversees research and development of advanced technologies to transform U.S. hydropower and marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) water resources into clean, affordable, and domestically-produced power. The incumbent directs Office activities, frames strategic plans based on broad organizational assessments and evaluations of long-term organizational objectives. The determines the financial and personnel resources needed to achieve mission objectives and support mission operations; identifies the need for major organizational improvements and develops the requisite plans and directs implementing actions. The Director reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Energy (DAS-RE) and serves as an expert advisor to EERE leadership on hydropower and MHK technologies. Duties include:
Lead the planning, research, development, demonstration, and deployment strategies for a national water power technologies program. Provide technical expertise and all programmatic direction related to DOE-sponsored hydro power and MHK activities. Manage the formulation and integration of the scientific, engineering, and technical requirements and market analyses necessary to structure an effective water power research and development program.
Oversee the development and implementation of multi-year program plans and annual operating plans and manage the application of assigned resources to effectively achieve planning objectives. Develop out-year budget justifications for Congress, defend these budgets, and approve and manage the use and distribution of funds.
Identify and interpret legislative requirements for water power technologies and manage the implementing activities that satisfy these needs. Oversee the development and implementation of water technologies transfer plans; the review, evaluation, and modification of technology transfer performance; and coordination with the DOE Power Administrations, Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Interior, and other Federal and State agencies to develop deployment and regulatory strategies for new hydropower and MHK sites.
Oversee development of water power technology assessments and analyses, including environmental, scientific, engineering, and programmatic considerations for support of policy development, legislative proposals, Administration initiatives, and industry/stakeholder collaborations. Provide policy and analytical support to the DAS-RE and other senior management.
Manage the transfer of new water power technologies to industry and other private sector partners via public-private partnerships to which all parties contribute to the cycle of strategic input, technical concepts, funding for and participation in research and development projects, including project review, oversight, and feedback.
Oversee hydropower and MHK research performed by DOE national laboratories, universities, and industry partners. Establish critical peer review processes to provide feedback regarding a DOE water power vision, technical approach, and strategic program goals.
Integrate and coordinate activities of WPTO with activities of other DOE offices to meet national needs and program priorities. Oversee development of responses to queries from DOE senior leadership, White House, Office of Management and Budget, Congressional committees and subcommittees, and others for assigned technologies.
Serve as the U.S. representative for participation in matters related to the international water power community, including cooperative research and development, exchanges of technical information, conferences, workshops, and summit meetings.
Maintain close contact with domestic and international water power technology developers and stakeholders to keep abreast of current issues, trends, and needs.
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.
Direct the internal organization, staffing, policies, and personnel authorities required to carry out Office responsibilities, including the recruitment of senior managers and technical experts necessary to ensure the success of the programs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY: This is a career position in the SES. Unless you are already a member of the SES with career status or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM, your executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before your appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with a DOE Executive Consultant to finalize your ECQ narrative for OPM submission.
CITIZENSHIP: You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE (HSPD-12): Your appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity.
PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278): If you are selected for this position, will be required to file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government Act of 1978.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Your initial SES career appointment becomes final only after you successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: All males born after December 31, 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
MOBILITY: A mobility agreement may be required based on mission needs.
E-VERIFY: New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below.
The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME-BASED Method. The applicant must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) within their resume. Resumes must not exceed eight (8) pages.
We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the complexity of the position, situation, or programs you've managed, and scope and breadth of the results or outcomes of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required for the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
YOUR RESUME MUST CLEARLY DOCUMENT AND DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) EVIDENCE WITHIN YOUR RESUME NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT (8) PAGES:
1. Leading Change: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
2. Leading People: Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals and 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
3. Results Driven: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations and make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
4. Business Acumen: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
5. Building Coalitions: 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
IN ADDITION, YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your responses to the MTQs should be embedded/addressed within your resume, not to exceed eight (8) pages.
MTQ 1: In-depth knowledge of the theories and practices related to water power technologies, through direct programmatic, academic or industry experience in hydropower and/or marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) energy technologies (wave, currents, and tides).
MTQ 2: Senior-level management experience that includes managing, directing, and implementing an innovative, impactful multi-disciplinary research, development, demonstration and deployment program that advances water power, renewable power, or national clean energy goals.
A sample 8-page resume that incorporates ECQs and MTQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 29-37)
There are no education requirements for this position.
Additional information
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Telework: Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include telework options and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the DOE Workplace Flexibilities policy. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov
OF-306: You may be required to complete an OF-306, "Declaration for Federal Employment" form used to (a) determine your suitability for Federal Employment and/or (b) in conducting an investigation to determine your suitability or ability to hold a security clearance.
Applications contain information subject to the Privacy Act (PL 93 579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.
The selecting official may need to consult Departmental ethics counsel to determine whether any of your former or current employers, affiliations, or financial holdings conflict with your ability to perform the duties of this position. If necessary, ethics counsel will work with you and the hiring office regarding potential mitigation strategies, if available.
Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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. If your application does not demonstrate sufficient possession of the ECQs & MTQs, you 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 are determined Best Qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
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 second interview. Persons tentatively selected for appointment to SES positions must prepare their ECQ package for OPM/QRB certification. The QRB review and certification is the last critical step in the SES selection process, and all SES candidates must have their executive qualifications certified by a QRB before being appointed as career members of the SES. 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.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive service (SES).
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.
It is important you include and address all ECQs, MTQs, and accomplishments in your resume. A sample 8-page resume that incorporates ECQs and MTQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 29-37): http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Thoroughly review the following list to determine the documentation you need to submit. If you fail to submit required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated "ineligible." Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. ALL APPLICANTS - Eight (8) page resume, which includes the following:
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day & evening telephone numbers
Education information including:
Name, city, state of colleges/universities attended, major & type of degree received.
Report only schools accredited by the accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
All work experience (paid and unpaid) including:
Job title, duties/accomplishments, employer's name/address, start/end dates (include month, day, and year), average hours per week worked, salary
Honors, awards, special accomplishments
2. Current or former career SES members must provide a SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
3. Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their certification.
4. Current or former Federal Civilian employees, must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (non-award) documenting the following: 1) Full position title; 2) appointment type; 3) occupational series; 4) pay plan, grade, and step; 5) tenure code; 6) service computation date (SCD).
5. Optional - cover letter (one page maximum).
NOTE:
All documents must be uploaded into the system; USAJobs Resume Builder resumes 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.
Do not use borders, provide photos or list a Social Security Number or date of birth on any attachment.
If you are selected for this position, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to verify your responses.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. Faxed or e-mailed applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
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'.
To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Headquarters
P.O. Box 5088
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
US
Next steps
You may check your application status any time after the announcement closes. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to the system to drive status updates notification for applicants. We recommend that you update your USAJOBS profile to receive these status updates via email after the announcement closes. We will continue to update your status on-line as changes are made. Applicants who meet the mandatory ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives.
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, and in competitive cases, OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB) must certify the ECQs before final appointment can occur. If OPM/QRB certification is required, the candidate identified for selection is required to prepare their ECQ package for OPM/QRB certification. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
It is important you include and address all ECQs, MTQs, and accomplishments in your resume. A sample 8-page resume that incorporates ECQs and MTQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 29-37): http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Thoroughly review the following list to determine the documentation you need to submit. If you fail to submit required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated "ineligible." Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. ALL APPLICANTS - Eight (8) page resume, which includes the following:
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day & evening telephone numbers
Education information including:
Name, city, state of colleges/universities attended, major & type of degree received.
Report only schools accredited by the accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
All work experience (paid and unpaid) including:
Job title, duties/accomplishments, employer's name/address, start/end dates (include month, day, and year), average hours per week worked, salary
Honors, awards, special accomplishments
2. Current or former career SES members must provide a SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
3. Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their certification.
4. Current or former Federal Civilian employees, must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (non-award) documenting the following: 1) Full position title; 2) appointment type; 3) occupational series; 4) pay plan, grade, and step; 5) tenure code; 6) service computation date (SCD).
5. Optional - cover letter (one page maximum).
NOTE:
All documents must be uploaded into the system; USAJobs Resume Builder resumes 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.
Do not use borders, provide photos or list a Social Security Number or date of birth on any attachment.
If you are selected for this position, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to verify your responses.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. Faxed or e-mailed applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
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'.
To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Headquarters
P.O. Box 5088
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
US
Next steps
You may check your application status any time after the announcement closes. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to the system to drive status updates notification for applicants. We recommend that you update your USAJOBS profile to receive these status updates via email after the announcement closes. We will continue to update your status on-line as changes are made. Applicants who meet the mandatory ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives.
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, and in competitive cases, OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB) must certify the ECQs before final appointment can occur. If OPM/QRB certification is required, the candidate identified for selection is required to prepare their ECQ package for OPM/QRB certification. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
