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The Director of Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe) Operations provides executive level oversight and management of all Operations functions, in a fee-for-service business model, including those with cross management to HQ organizations as part of a shared services initiative and ensures that their activities are conducted in accordance with laws, regulations, DOT and other Federal agency policies and guidance and supports Volpe's mission requirements.
Learn more about this agency03/15/2024 to 04/15/2024
$147,649 - $213,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—Yes, As Determined by Agency Policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel is required.
Yes—Relocation expenses may be paid if funding is available.
Permanent - Career
Full-time - Permanent
Senior Executive
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VOLPE.SES-2024-0002
781823900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Open to U.S. Citizens.
The Director of Operations shapes Volpe's corporate culture to create a distinct and positive Volpe identity, consistent with U. S. DOT and Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology goals.
Volpe’s Director of Operations is Volpe’s Chief Operating Officer, leading and overseeing all of the administrative, operational, information technology, acquisitions, and business enterprise functions supporting Volpe’s 665 person staff to assure Federal process integrity and responsive and cost-effective Volpe operations. The Director also coordinates Volpe’s Human Resource and Finance functions and works closely with the Chief Legal Counsel, EEO Officer, and the Director of Communications and Knowledge Management to integrate their activities into a seamless support system for Volpe’s technical staff.
The Director serves as the principal advisor on such matters to the Director of Volpe and manages all USDOT HQ Executive level contacts related to Volpe operational activities. The Director of Operations' activities are channeled in three major areas: (1) Oversight and management of all Operations functions, including those with cross management to HQ organizations; (2) Property Management, particularly management of the relationship with the General Services Administration (GSA) regarding construction completion, building operations protocols, new Volpe Conference Center management, and future disposition of the property; and (3) Strategic Business Management of all Volpe operational activities including ensuring that Volpe is aligned with USDOT shared services initiatives.
The Director of Operations provides general managerial oversight to a staff of approximately 70 Federal employees through five subordinate managers and about 100 contractor employees with an annual budget of $35.3 million ensuring that all Volpe operations meet sound government and organization practices and the public trust and confidence of its customers. The Director of Operations manages all Volpe facilities and serves as Senior Real Property Officer, interfacing with GSA and other DOT building occupants as well as HQ, GSA, and OMB Executives regarding Volpe operations. Plans and provides information technology (IT) services and infrastructure meeting Volpe needs. Serves as the Designated Safety and Health Official and establishes, develops and oversees a comprehensive safety, security, emergency preparedness, disaster recovery and environmental health program for the facility and occupants ensuring accessibility for all employees and visitors; Ensures the delivery of a comprehensive human resources and labor management program that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and is consistent with departmental and OST policy and guidance; Contracts for services, equipment, materials and supplies to meet all Volpe project and institutional requirements. Additionally, the Director of Volpe Operations develops ideas for positioning Volpe for long-term competitiveness in a unique fee-for-service business model.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications.
TQ 1: Demonstrated executive level experience and skill in delivering operational programs to support the mission of a complex fee-for-service research and technology organization, while adhering to the laws and regulations and USDOT’s governing administrative programs, internal operations, and business enterprise services. Ability to maintain strong Senior Executive relationships with SES counterparts to accomplish this mission.
TQ 2: Demonstrated executive level experience working in a highly technical, complex organization with strong financial and property management skills as well as more traditional operations skills to provide leadership and strategic direction to a full range of operations functions including Security; Acquisitions; Information Technology; Real Property Management; Business Enterprise Resources, Human Resources; and Organizational Culture and Work Life.
Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the 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. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website.
You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.
Retirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. For more details, please visit the TSP website
Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program.
Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $280 of mass transit commuting costs each month.
Telework - Determined by agency policy.
Information related to performance, suitability, and security will be verified. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a Bargaining union position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A Senior Executive Service (SES) reviewing panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo multiple interviews. The best qualified applicant will be asked to submit a written 10-page narrative statement addressing each of the ECQ areas (Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, Building Coalitions). If selected, your written narrative statement addressing the ECQs must be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position.
All applications must be completed and submitted electronically no later than midnight ET of the closing date. Final reviews will be performed after the announcement closing, and timely notice of the status of your application will be emailed to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and selecting Application Status.
The following documents must be provided by the closing date:
RESUME - You must submit a resume which should not exceed five (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. The resume must provide evidence (such as related professional experience and accomplishments) that demonstrate you possess the technical qualifications and the 5 ECQs. Include name on each page. No photos allowed.
SF-50 - Current & former federal employees should submit an SF-50 which shows your eligibility status. We recommend submitting your current SF-50 or most recent SF-50. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify eligibility. Current Career Senior Executives and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility must submit a copy of an SF-50 which shows career SES status.
CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATE - individuals who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program, submit a copy of your OPM certificate.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
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.
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME ONLY. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs and all the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
Your resume must not exceed 5 pages; all other pages WILL NOT be considered.
Application packages must be received online no later than 11:59pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
If submitting a cover letter, it can only be one page in length; all other pages WILL NOT be considered.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement posting.
Create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, at Transjobs@dot.gov.
If you have opted to receive account status updates via USAJobs, you will receive online confirmation that your application package has been received. All applicants will receive a notification email of the final outcome regarding the hiring decision.
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/781823900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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