SUPERINTENDENT, SPACE SCIENCE DIVISION
What you'd do
You will serve as the Superintendent, Space Science Division located at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC. You will be responsible for planning and supervising the Division's scientific program. The current staffing for the Division is composed of over 120 full-time government scientists and engineers, contractors, postdoctoral students, visiting faculty, and students. The Superintendent oversees a total budget of $55M annually.
Major duties
You will conduct a program of research, development, test and evaluation leading to the creation, adoption and application of new concepts, principles, methods and techniques in the scientific field of space science. You will be responsible for formulation of the general policies and objectives necessary to carry out the Research and Development program of the Space Science Division. You will represent NRL in matters pertaining to space science, space weather models, and relevant effects on Naval capabilities. You will plan and direct the effective administration of the Division including problems of personnel, experimental facilities, laboratory space, finances, safety, security, priorities, morale, etc. You will serve as scientific consultant to the Navy, other departments of the Government, allied foreign governments and various other interested groups on matters in space science. You will plan, direct, and regularly review the prosecution of broad programs in space science, which includes formulating and developing innovative scientific and technology program proposals in space science research. You will "market" research proposals to sponsoring activities or executive level management.
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. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1. Demonstrated competence in physics and/or engineering sciences which provided documented, broad and comprehensive knowledge of space science research. TQ2. Ability to formulate and develop innovative scientific program proposals in space science research and "market" these proposals to sponsoring activities or executive level management. Included in this is the ability to gain acceptance of and execute highly complex technical programs. 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. 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/ and General Physical Science series, 1301 Physics Series, 1310 Astronomy and Space Science Series,1330
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