Director, Industrial Processing and Power Division
What you'd do
This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Clean Air Programs, Industrial Processing and Power Division. About the Office of Air and Radiation. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
Major duties
The Industrial Processing and Power Division (IPPD) protects human health and the environment through regulatory programs and initiatives that reduce emissions and health impacts from air pollutants emitted by stationary sources such as power plants, industrial boilers, steel mills, mining operations, foundries, metals fabrication, refining and chemicals facilities, and bulk liquid storage. Collaborating with other OCAP divisions, the broader Agency, and external stakeholders and governments, IPPD leads the development of emissions control strategies that rely on a combination of market-driven technology and practices, alternative compliance options, and incentives to achieve public health and environmental goals. Working with state, local, and tribal regulators, industry, small businesses, communities, other OAR offices, and other stakeholders, IPPD develops nationwide regulatory standards and policy guidance that balance public health protection, economic stability, and legal considerations. Specific duties of this position may include, but are not limited to: - Planning, developing, organizing, directing, and implementing the programs for which the division is responsible. - Developing, implementing, and evaluating the results of the division's plans, priorities, procedures, organizational structure, short and long range budgets, goals, objectives, resources, and manpower. - Coordinating the division's activities with internal and external partners, including but not limited to: other federal agencies, industry, academia, state and local governments, and private organizations. - Providing scientific advice and assistance regarding air pollutants emitted by stationary sources and control strategies to internal and external partners. - Overseeing the development, assessment, and improvement of management control systems in order to safeguard programs and achieve results while adhering to the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act. - Ensuring the extramural resources, both procurement (contracts) and assistance (grants, cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements) are appropriately managed to maximize use of the Agency's resources. - Performing the full range of supervisory human resources functions for the division and subordinate employees.
What you need to qualify
The work of this position is classified in the Program Management, 0340 series where the qualifications include both general management skills and characteristics that are applicable to all SES positions and technical or program responsibilities specific to this position. Applicants must have substantive general experience which provides a good basic or general knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and substantive specialized (operating administrative or managerial) experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to this position. All applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform in this role. Typically this experience can be found in work within this field or a field that is closely related. As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service, applicants must also provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Mandatory for competitive applicants - Failure to address these factors within the required 2-page resume will result in your application being disqualified, unless you are a noncompetitive eligible applicant. ECQ 1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Involves 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. Involves 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. Involves demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Involves 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 hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Involves demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Your responses should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. Leadership competencies for each ECQ can be found in OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications. B. Technical Qualifications (TQs) - Mandatory for all applicants - Failure to address these factors within the required 2-page resume will result in your application being disqualified. TQ 1 - Demonstrated experience managing and directing technical and policy staff in various disciplines to support the development of regulatory programs and initiatives that reduce emissions and health impacts from air pollutants. TQ 2 - Demonstrated experience working effectively with internal and/or external stakeholders (e.g. key Agency officials; other federal agencies, state, local and tribal governments; private industry, environmental organizations; and other relevant stakeholders).
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