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Summary
Statement on Senior Executive Service (SES) Positions
The Senior Executive Service (SES) is a corps of executives selected for their superior leadership qualifications. Members of the SES serve in key positions just below the top Presidential appointees, and are the major link between these appointees and the rest of the federal workforce. Candidates for SES positions must possess both technical qualifications (subject matter expertise) and executive qualifications (leadership and managerial experience). By definition, SES positions are managerial, supervisory, and policy positions classified above the GS15 grade level.
Position Summary
This position is located at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), United States Department of Transportation (DOT). The USMMA is a degree granting four-year institution of higher learning. The Superintendent occupies a General position in the Senior Executive Service, and reports to the Maritime Administrator.
The primary mission of the USMMA is to educate and train individuals as highly qualified licensed merchant marine officers motivated to sail in vessels of the United States. A secondary mission is to provide a strong general and professional education which will serve as a foundation for leadership responsibilities in the maritime industry and armed forces.
This position is responsible for executive leadership and the effective and efficient operation of Academy facilities, developing and promulgating policies and programs for Midshipmen education through Department Heads and other Academy leaders; ensuring academic standards and the physical well-being of Midshipmen; conducting short and long-range planning; and establishing effective communications with all stakeholders. The incumbent is also responsible for a wide range of resource management and operational support activities.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
06/05/2018 to 07/05/2018
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Salary
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel will be required.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Relocation funds are authorized.
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Appointment type
Permanent - Career
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Work schedule
Full-time - Permanent
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Service
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
MARAD.SES-2018-0003
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Control number
501522700
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Duties
The Superintendent is the senior officer assigned to direct the day-to-day execution of the missions and functions of this Federal Service Academy. The Superintendent reports directly to the Maritime Administrator, U.S. Department of Transportation. The incumbent provides executive leadership, direction, and coordination for all operational and administrative activities relating to the support of the Academy.
Directs and supervises a command team, faculty, and support staff of military and civilian professionals motivated to provide excellence in education and training. Rigorously meets applicable laws, standards, policies, and guidelines. This includes promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and providing opportunities for all employees to work to their full potential. Maintains and enforces zero tolerance standard for sexual assault/sexual harassment for all hands – Midshipmen, faculty, staff and visitors to the Academy.
Develops a proactive program to effectively communicate the mission and operations of the Academy to Congress, the public, and other stakeholders. This includes coordinating and assisting MARAD, members of Congress or staff on issues of Congressional concern; and ensuring that the Academy maintains an overall effective Congressional liaison program principally through the Academy’s Congressional Board of Visitors.
Establishes and maintains trust and transparency through effective communications with all Academy stakeholders: departmental units of the USMMA, the Department of Transportation and MARAD, and outside groups such as alumni and parents’ organizations, advisory boards, Congressional Board of Visitors, and local community leaders.
Responsible for near-term and long range strategic planning to ensure smooth daily operations and an aspirational path forward to ensure the Academy remains relevant in contributing to a trained and efficient maritime industry workforce in the future. This includes close financial and budgetary monitoring in a manner consistent with the need to adequately support the USMMA's physical plant, curriculum needs and Federal standards.
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified U.S. Citizens.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
- Provide all required documents by closing date.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
- Selectee will be required to live on Academy grounds in assigned housing and pay rent as the Superintendent.
- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Complete a Public Financial Disclosure report, OGE-278. You will need to provide the information annually.
- Applicants must be a citizen of (or owe allegiance to) the United States of America. New appointees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
- DRUG TEST: This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing during employment.
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: This position requires the ability to obtain and retain a Secret Clearance.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your resumeevidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. The experience must have been sufficiently responsible to show clearly your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualifications and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below is the description of the technical qualification that must be clearly evident in your resume.
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Extensive senior-level management experience leading a maritime, sea command/service, or large and complex government organization.
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Leadership experience in an academic or other closely-related environment which demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of USMMA stakeholders.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the ECQs that must be clearly evident in your resume.
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.
Additional information
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 $255 of mass transit commuting costs each month.
Telework - DOT recognizes the importance and encourages the use of telework.
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.
- This position requires a secret clearance. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain this level of clearance.
- Selectee will be required to live on Academy grounds in assigned housing and pay rent as appropriate.
- Applicants must be a citizen of (or owe allegiance to) the United States of America. New appointees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
- Selectee will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and randomly testing thereafter.
- Selectee is subject to the Department’s standards of conduct and will be required to file an Executive Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) upon appointment in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
- Male selectees born after December 31, 1959, must certify their Selective Service registration status using forms available at the agency Human Resources Office.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
An 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 an interview and a reference check. If you are contacted for a second-round interview, you may be asked to submit a written 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.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents must be provided by the closing date:
- RESUME - You must submit a resume which cannot exceed five (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. The resume must provide evidence of how you possess the technical qualifications and the 5 ECQs. Include name on each page. No photos allowed.
- COVER LETTER – You should submit a one-page cover letter highlighting key experience and interest in the position advertised.
- SF-50 - Current & former federal employees should submit an SF-50 which shows your current (or most recent grade.)
- 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME ONLY. Within your resume, you should address all the ECQ's and the technical qualifications.
Application packages must be received online no later than 11:59pm EST 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.
- Upload your resume and supporting documents.
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.
Agency contact information
Automated Staffing Office
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DOT, MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States
Next steps
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.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
The following documents must be provided by the closing date:
- RESUME - You must submit a resume which cannot exceed five (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. The resume must provide evidence of how you possess the technical qualifications and the 5 ECQs. Include name on each page. No photos allowed.
- COVER LETTER – You should submit a one-page cover letter highlighting key experience and interest in the position advertised.
- SF-50 - Current & former federal employees should submit an SF-50 which shows your current (or most recent grade.)
- 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME ONLY. Within your resume, you should address all the ECQ's and the technical qualifications.
Application packages must be received online no later than 11:59pm EST 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.
- Upload your resume and supporting documents.
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.
Agency contact information
Automated Staffing Office
- Address
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DOT, MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States
Next steps
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Automated Staffing Office
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DOT, MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States