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The Director reports to the Assistant Administrator for Energy Statistics, U.S. Energy Information Administration; regularly interacts with EIA senior leadership and other DOE leaders who require statistical analysis, methods and research services. Provides leadership and direction to survey and other data collection systems as part of EIA's comprehensive energy program. Provides guidance for decision-making on energy public policy, including Congressional and Executive Branch initiatives.
Learn more about this agency02/10/2020 to 03/23/2020
$172,508 - $197,300 per year
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional overnight travel (1-5 nights per month) may be required to attend conferences, meeting and training.
Yes—Relocation incentive and/or moving expenses may be paid according to Federal Travel Regulations, pending funding availability.
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
DOE-20-EIA-ES-00885
559066900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
This announcement has been extended. If you have already applied, you do not need to apply again.
As the Director, Office of Statistical Methods and Research, you will provide:
Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each of the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Please give a complete and detailed answer for each mandatory qualification. Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out assignments of the position. Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to "See Resume" are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Failure to submit a narrative statement or address all of the mandatory ECQs and/or MTQs, (if required) is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to address the ECQs but must address all MTQs. If you are a non-SES employee or Non-Career SES employee, you must address each ECQ and MTQ. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of your application. Your application must demonstrate that you possess these qualifications. Please provide examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and level of contacts. All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the relevance of their experience, education, training, self-development, honors, awards, and outside activities.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Additional information regarding the following five ECQ's listed below is available on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM's) Web site at SENIOR Executive SERVICE You will be given the opportunity to address these ECQs later in the online application process.
ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE: Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals and provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations, and make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive core qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): In addition, applicants must specifically address the following technical qualifications which represent the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
MTQ 1. Experience directing statistical programs that: (1) assess data needs relevant to supporting analysis of relevant, reliable and timely information 2) oversee the development of survey instruments designed to collect such data in ways that are insightful, efficient, and statistically valid; 3) oversee the design, development and deployment of the same survey instruments with subject matter and information technology experts, 4) explore and assess alternative data sources including various forms of administrative data, web-based crowd-sources data, and others, and 5) require application of statistical expertise in the assessment of performance of survey instruments and other data collections using survey and mathematical statistical methods.
MTQ 2. Experience in managing the analysis, development, and implementation of survey sampling, data collection systems, and statistical research projects to provide new capabilities and enhance ongoing operations.
MTQ 3. Current knowledge of statistics and its application to the development of data through survey and other data collection and collation approaches, including familiarity with current data management technologies.
NOTE: Responses to MTQs must not exceed 2 pages per MTQ with the font size no smaller than point 12, for a total of 6 pages. Pages over the maximum amount will not be considered.
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be rated and ranked using only the information submitted for consideration. Applicants who do not demonstrate sufficient possession of the Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) factors and document demonstrated experience, training, and/or education in support of the technical qualifications by answering all of the questions for this vacancy announcement, will be ineligible for further consideration. Applicants will be evaluated on their narrative responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and all of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). The narrative must demonstrate the necessary level of skills, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate success at this level and must include clear and concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity. Please refer to the reference guide indicated in the link below to ensure the proper procedures for submission are followed. For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at SES RECRUITMENT/ECQ.
To preview questions please click here.
Required Documents:
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.
1. RESUME: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
2. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): A separate narrative statement specifically addressing each ECQ requirement AND MTQ requirement. Please address each MTQ separately from the ECQs. Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and OPM certified graduates of an SES CDP need to submit MTQs only.
3. Current or Former Career SES appointee with Reinstatement Eligibility: Copy of SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current or former status as a Career SES member.
4. Graduates of SES Career Development Program: Copy of your Certificate of Graduation from SES Career Development Program.
5. SF-50: If you are a current or former federal civilian, provide an SF-50 demonstrating current employment in the Federal civil service.
HOW TO SUBMIT ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: The documentation identified above must be attached to your application using one of the following actions: 1). "Upload" to upload documents directly from your computer 2). "USAJOBS" to upload documents stored in your "USAJOBS" accounts. Please review and follow the instructions listed to successfully submit your documents.
If you are selected for this position, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to verify your responses.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered for this position, you must submit your complete application no later than 11:59pm U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish! Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish before the deadline. Our application system displays a countdown timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference. For your security, your session in our online application system will "time-out" if you are inactive for a certain period of time. We recommend that you preview the assessment questions before you apply and prepare all of your information prior to beginning the application. If you do get "timed-out" you will have to log back in to USAJOBS and re-visit the vacancy announcement, you can then click "Update Application" to finish where you left off.
All statements made in this application are subject to investigation and any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration.
Steps to submit a complete application:
If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
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You may check your application status any time after the announcement closes. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to the system to drive status updates notification for applicants. We recommend that you update your USAJOBS profile to receive these status updates via email after the announcement closes. We will continue to update your status on-line as changes are made. Applicants who meet the mandatory ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives. Failure to meet all qualifications automatically disqualifies an applicant. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Persons tentatively selected for appointment to SES positions must have their ECQs approved by OPM Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out assignments of the position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/559066900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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