Director, Technical Division
What you'd do
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This Director, Technical Division position is located in the Office of Administrative Litigation. For more information visit: Office of Administrative Litigation (OAL) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Major duties
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking for an experienced senior level executive to serve as the Director, Technical Division. The Director, Technical Division, reporting directly to the Director, OAL, manages staff which analyze and resolve cases set for hearing concerning natural gas, oil, and electric matters. Cases set for hearing are resolved in a manner that is consistent with the public interest, protects customers and promotes competitive markets. In addition, cases are settled or litigated in a timely, efficient, and equitable manner. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and executing the technical work for the Office that is associated with resolving cases set for hearing. The incumbent serves as the primary technical advisor to Director, OAL, for overall litigation policy and management. More specifically, the incumbent personally or through Division staff: In conjunction with the Director, OAL, oversees the development of policy for processing administrative litigation based on consensual decision-making and use of ADR techniques. Oversees staff collaboration among professional disciplines, applying legal, economic, accounting, public utility, and engineering knowledge at the Commission to develop staff positions for the resolution of proceedings, and to develop an adequate record for Commission review of litigated or settled cases. Directs and oversees the preparation of technical staff of the Office, including preparation of staff settlement positions, testimony and exhibits in Commission cases involving electric and natural gas/oil pipeline rate and tariff matters. Provides support and assistance to the Office Director to ensure that all programmatic responsibilities of OAL are accomplished in an efficient and effective manner. As directed, the Director, Technical Division will represent the Office Director and the FERC in matters involving administrative litigation and complaint settlement.
What you need to qualify
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, including adhering to the maximum two-page resume requirement, will result in removal from consideration. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated experience leading or directing the development of technical, economic, financial, accounting, engineering, or regulatory analyses in administrative litigation, settlement proceedings, or other adjudicatory processes involving the energy industry. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience applying economic, financial, accounting, engineering, and regulatory principles to issues involving electric utilities, natural gas pipelines, hydroelectric facilities, oil pipelines, or energy markets. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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