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The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a Category 4 position. The minimum pay for this position is $152,942.00. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
06/15/2021 to 07/15/2021
$152,952 - $199,300 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
00
Yes
Yes
2021-BOR-SES-001
604693500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Open to all U.S. Citizens or Nationals
The Director, Mission Support Organization (MSO) will report to the Deputy Commissioner - Policy, Administration and Budget and will serve as a member of the Reclamation's Senior Leadership Team. The Director, MSO carries out the following specific responsibilities:
Provides executive-level leadership and oversight to several program areas that provide direction, management, and coordination of administrative and management support services for Reclamation. This includes: Finance and Accounting; Acquisitions and Financial Assistance; Competitive Sourcing; Financial Policy; Business Analysis to include compliance, audit, reporting, and accounting; and Property to include physical space, vehicles, and real property.
Serves as a key advisor to Reclamation's senior leadership in Finance and Accounting, Acquisitions and Financial Assistance, Competitive Sourcing, Financial Policy, Business Analysis, Property and Office Services, and is officially recognized as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
Maintains contact and coordinates activities, and may chair, finance, financial assistance, and acquisition related groups within the Bureau. Provide overall direction of financial management and travel policies, coordination and management of quarterly and annual financial reporting to the Department of Treasury and Office of Management and Budget.
Manages the annual Chief Financial Officer audit and conducts audit follow-up, financial risk management and internal controls in the Bureau.
Directs acquisition and financial assistance policies in Reclamation. Ensures current policies are in place, acquisition professionals are certified and trained, and oversees the development and implementation of acquisition improvements.
Oversees and coordinates Reclamation policies and procedures for the management of real and personal property, adherence to Federal policies relating to the management of assets and reporting.
There are no educational requirements for this position.
Financial Reporting: The applicant selected for this position will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report, SF-278, and the supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest, DI-278. All forms must be filed within 30 days after the selection for this position.
Current and Former Political Appointees: Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose this in the applicant questionnaire.
Travel and Relocation Expenses: will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulations and Departmental policy.
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Senior Executive Service Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year SES probationary period, if one has not previously been completed.
THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION.In accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program: Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated on responses to the MTQ's and ECQ's. All applicants are required to submit narrative responses addressing each MTQ to receive consideration for this position. ECQ's and MTQ's must be submitted in the prescribed format outlined in OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications CCAR Model. Failure to submit the ECQ's or MTQ's in the outlined format will result in an application not receiving full consideration for this position.
Applicants who meet all the ECQ and MTQ requirements will be evaluated by a panel of executive members to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. This evaluation will determine which applicants are best qualified. Total background, including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed. This information will be obtained from the application package, including the required narrative statements for the ECQ and MTQs described in this vacancy.
If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position.
If you are among the best-qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Interviews will be at the discretion of the selecting official.
Certification: If selected, you must be certified by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Review Board before you can be appointed to the position. You are exempt from this requirement if you are a: 1) current career SES member; 2) former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility; or 3) SES Candidate Development graduate and have already been certified by OPM.
1. RESUME (Required) Note: Your resume must not exceed seven (7) pages. Only resume content within the 7 page limit will be considered as part of your qualifications. Resumes must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:
Narrative statements must not exceed 2 pages for each individual technical qualification(s). The MTQ package may not exceed 8 total pages. IF YOU EXCEED THESE PAGE LIMITS OR YOU FAIL FOR PROVIDE THE NARRATIVE STATEMENTS AS DESCRIBED, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Narrative statements must not exceed 2 pages for each ECQ. The submission of your entire ECQ package (i.e., all 5 ECQ narrative statements) may not exceed 10 total pages. IF YOU EXCEED THESE PAGE LIMITS OR YOU FAIL FOR PROVIDE THE NARRATIVE STATEMENTS AS DESCRIBED, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applicants must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section listed above.
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The Bureau of Reclamation is a contemporary water management agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior. Reclamation is best known for Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River and Folsom Dam on the American River. Today we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States.
