This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/517379800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The U.S. Agency for Global Media's (USAGM) Executive Director serves as the agency's Executive Secretary and a core member of the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO) senior management team. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the workflow of the agency internally, and standing up and overseeing an Executive Secretariat staff, among other Executive Secretary functions. The incumbent also oversees and leads all of the agency's Board operations as well as CEO Office staff.
11/20/2018 to 01/08/2019
$126,148 - $174,500 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
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ERB-10355186-19-CJ
517379800
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
All group of qualified individuals within the civil service
The incumbent serves as the Executive Director for the United States Agency for Global Media, a multi-platform operation responding in real time to international events. The incumbent will use his or her demonstrated leadership skills in a dynamic work environment to oversee or perform the following duties:
-Coordinate the workflow of the agency internally; serving as the liaison between the agency's offices and networks and the CEO Office; and handling the agency's relations with the White House, National Security Council, and other national security agencies through their respective Executive Secretaries and/or related officials.
-Organize and archiving all agency documents and correspondence; improving processes around tasking written products and templates for creating these products; enforcing quality control around all written products and processes for their approval with the CEO and Deputy Directors; and organizing all CEO and Deputy Director travel, including preparation materials.
-Provide an effective executive communications and decision-making capacity to enable the CEO to successfully articulate and advance the agency's mission; manage regular reporting by all senior staff and network heads to the CEO; play a key role in setting the CEO's agenda; participate in recruitment and selection of senior staff members and network heads; and ensure all senior staff comply with performance management requirements.
-Lead all operations of the agency's governing Board, including managing the preparations of and agendas for all Board meetings, conference calls, and notation votes; overseeing the logistics of all Board meetings; and serving as the primary liaison for all Board members with the CEO and other Senior Staff. This also includes assisting with the operations of the three grantee networks' Boards when needed and as appropriate.
-Supervise all CEO Office staff, including Special Assistants and Administrative Assistants. This includes all recruitment, hiring, work requirements, and adjusting assigned duties as required by the CEO's priorities.
There is no education requirement for this position.
If successful applicant is a current Federal employee, he or she must be willing to enter the Senior Executive Service. If the successful applicant is an Agency Foreign Service employee, he/she will be retained on their Foreign Service appointment.
PLEASE NOTE: Current career senior executives, Qualification Review Board (QRB) certified graduates of an SES candidate development program, and individual with SES reinstatement eligibility may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if they meet the mandatory professional/technical qualification requirements. Proof of noncompetitive eligibility is required (SF-50 or QRB certification).
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the quality and extent of their accomplishments, experience and education. An Executive Resources Board (ERB) will evaluate the resume, the Executive Core Qualifications statement, and the Technical Qualifications statement for each candidate to determine the best qualified candidates who will be referred to the selecting official.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
1. Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 4) supervisors phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and 5) other qualifications.
2. A narrative statement for your responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs); this is not required for current graduates of an OPM certified SES Candidate Program or current SES members.
3. A narrative statement for your responses to the Professional/Technical Qualifications questions (TQs). This is required for all applicants.
4. For current or previous Federal employees, please attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
5. Please provide a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
6. Graduates of an OPM certified SES Candidate Program must submit a copy of the program graduation/certification document.
7. Current or former SES members should submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, showing status as an SES member.
8. Incomplete application packages will not be evaluated.
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.
THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN AMENDED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 1/8/2019.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
1. Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 4) supervisors phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and 5) other qualifications.
2. A narrative statement for your responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs); this is not required for current graduates of an OPM certified SES Candidate Program or current SES members.
3. A narrative statement for your responses to the Professional/Technical Qualifications questions (TQs). This is required for all applicants.
4. For current or previous Federal employees, please attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
5. Please provide a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
6. Graduates of an OPM certified SES Candidate Program must submit a copy of the program graduation/certification document.
7. Current or former SES members should submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, showing status as an SES member.
8. Incomplete application packages will not be evaluated.
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.
THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN AMENDED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 1/8/2019.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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/517379800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), formerly knows as the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), is an independent federal agency and an exciting, multi-cultural organization that encompasses all United States civilian international broadcasting. The USAGM is comprised of five networks broadcasting in 61 languages that include the Voice of America, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti), and three grantee organizations - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. USAGM also provides transmission, administrative, and other support services to all five networks. Our staff of dedicated professionals serve as an example of a free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience of 345 million people with news, information, and relevant discussions.