Assistant Administrator Headquarters Operations
What you'd do
TTB's mission is steeped in America's history, from the time of the Whiskey Rebellion to the work of agents like Eliot Ness. We are a nationwide team dedicated to collect alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition excise taxes and ensure that alcohol beverages are labeled, advertised, and marketed by law.
Major duties
This position is located in the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Office of Headquarters Operations. As the Assistant Administrator, Headquarters Operations, you will: -Provide executive leadership and oversight for TTB's Regulations and Rulings Division, International Affairs Division, Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division, and Scientific Services Division. -Develop, manage, and ensure the adequacy and effective implementation of Bureau policies, procedures, processes; manage the budget and workforce of the Office of Headquarters Operations, including developing budget and staffing requests; ensure efficient and responsive customer support and services; engage in external outreach with industry and other public stakeholders; and conduct internal assessments and evaluations to support accomplishment of the Bureau's mission through the Office of Headquarters Operations. -Provide support for TTB's Strategic Planning and Enterprise Risk Management functions, including participating in the development and execution of TTB's Strategic Plan and participating in the accomplishment of Treasury and TTB strategic goals. -Make recommendations directly to the Administrator and ensure the effective implementation of approved recommendations.
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. Candidates must meet all of the following qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector, or volunteer service. 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. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). Evidence must be provided that clearly demonstrates the applicant has the necessary level of executive potential, skills, abilities, specialized knowledge, and technical qualifications to perform as a SES executive. This evidence must include clear, concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and long-range planning. NOTE: A resume-based application method is utilized for this position. You should ensure your qualifications, including all of the ECQs and TQs, are clearly outlined in your resume. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the latest resume will be reviewed. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): 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: 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. Technical Qualifications (TQs): The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to perform the duties of the position. You must demonstrate all of the TQs to be rated as eligible for this position. TQ 1 - Senior leadership level experience with the Federal alcohol and tobacco laws specifically related to the regulatory, tax, and enforcement aspects of the alcohol, tobacco, and/or firearms and ammunition industries, including the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, the Internal Revenue Code, and the laws and regulations administered or enforced by other Federal, State, foreign, and/or local agencies that affect these industries. TQ 2 - Senior leadership level experience setting and achieving strategic objectives and performance targets for customer-facing processing operations, and managing these functions through effective monitoring tools, data-driven analysis, process improvement initiatives, quality assurance programs, and/or technology. Please be advised that the individual selected for this position will require certification by a Qualifications Review Board conducted by OPM, prior to receiving the SES appointment. If you are already certified by OPM's QRB, submit documentation as proof, such as a copy of the certification or an SF-50 showing SES Career Status.
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