Deputy Technical Director

Full Time, onsite
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Los Alamos, United States of America

$ 150,160 - $ 225,700 / month

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Assists the TD in the daily operation of the OTD and significant matters pertaining to the overall agency mission. Assures staff activities are focused and synchronized to optimally support the DNFSB's strategic plan and goals. Ensures the TD is continually prepared with necessary facts and information for decisions and situational awareness.
Incumbent is directly responsible for the efficient and timely coordination of major staff actions and events and assures actions are consistent with overall agency direction and OTD resourcing capabilities. Directs and orchestrates meetings and conferences and ensures meeting/conference goals are achieved and appropriate follow-on actions are completed. Advises the TD of issues, actions, or other circumstances that may impact the agency.
Develops, plans, implements, reviews, and directs programs that involve work in areas of considerable scientific and engineering difficulty and complexity. Plans made by the incumbent affect the DNFSB's long-range goals, objectives, and direction, and require an analytical
approach to forecast future trends and outcomes. Works closely with other senior leaders to coordinate and execute these multiple mission-focused goals and requirements.
Supports systems to monitor, control, and evaluate the technical work managed. Ensures technical project teams meet assignment objectives and deadlines. Identifies and proposes activities and programs for Board review that would be of major importance to the Board and the nation and have the potential for significantly affecting the national security of the country.
Reviews work products of colleagues, consultants, contractors, and others. Serves as primary and secondary reviewer of Board technical documents or papers for public release related to highly technical issues addressing the safety of defense nuclear facilities associated with the DOE's nuclear weapons complex.
Analyzes, coordinates, and executes the annual OTD work plan. Oversees and integrates strategic planning efforts across OTD. Manages strategic direction; develops policy; and plans, directs, coordinates, and communicates organizational efforts necessary to promote, organize, and instill strategic focus within OTD. Consults with the executive management team, and other management entities regarding strategic initiatives. Allocates OTD resources to achieve strategic priorities and management level objectives. Builds organizational alliances to promote and motivate the achievement of agency goals and objectives.
Due to the wide range and time-criticality of the responsibilities of this position, incumbent exercises great independence and has a continuing responsibility to interact with and maintain working relationships at multiple senior management levels, often dealing directly with the Board Chair, the Secretary of Energy and immediate senior staff, and the most senior management of other Federal agencies and nuclear sector companies and entities. The incumbent is frequently called upon to represent DNFSB in high-level meetings, negotiations, or a broad variety of scientific and engineering fora that pertain to national security interests of the Nation in which there is little or no opportunity to seek additional guidance and advice or agency positions must be articulated based upon the incumbent's experience and judgment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
Must pass a drug screening.
Direct Deposit of pay is required.
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
Submit Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)-no more than 10 pages, and a narrative addressing any mandatory technical qualifications (TQs).
Background and security investigation for Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this position, you must meet the basic requirement AND minimum qualification requirement as noted below:

Basic Requirement:

Engineering Series, 0801
A. A bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR

B. Combination of education and experience - College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. (You must submit licensure or registration for confirmation under this provision.)

2. Written Test -- You must submit evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico under this provision.

3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.

4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)

OR

Physical Scientist Series, 1301
A. A bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR

B. Combination of education and experience - Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Note - You must provide legible transcripts showing completed coursework and degree(s) awarded as a verification of your education.

In addition to meeting the Basic Qualification requirements, applicants must also have the following specialized experience:

Must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-15) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: The ideal candidate would have up-to-date knowledge of the work of Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) community, including the mission, strategic goals, and objectives of each; trends in the federal oversight community; changes in relevant laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; and other factors that have an impact upon the mission of the Defense Nuclear community. Must also demonstrate skill in collecting information that is sufficient to address an issue, problem, or recommendation. In addition, the incumbent must have the ability to analyze and integrate information to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to problems and issues; make well-supported and timely decisions or recommendations regarding balancing costs, risks, and benefits; demonstrate effective use of technology to ensure that work processes are efficient; and exhibit the initiative to identify and understand all issues relevant to assignments.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If your resume does not include these Basic Qualifications, then you will not be considered further for this position and will not be determined as minimally qualified.

Education

If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's)- *Required Documentation*The Office of Personnel Management has identified five executive core qualifications (ECQs). The ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. The ECQs are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service and are used by many departments and agencies in selection, performance management, and leadership development for management and executive positions. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential-not technical expertise.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an 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 & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate 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 Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ 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 ECQ 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, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)- *Required Documentation*MTQs are designed to assess an applicants experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Each MTQ narrative response must 1.) not exceed two pages per narrative statement; 2.) include specific examples of your experience, education, and/or accomplishments; and 3.) address specific challenges, contexts, actions, and results.

Demonstrated experience in the principles and practices of technical management, requirements for technical qualifications, and the administration of senior technical and professional personnel.
Demonstrated experience in reviewing and evaluating engineering issues of significantly complex scope and effect related to the safety of processes and systems at nuclear facilities.
Demonstrated experience in balancing and mediating competing technical demands, expectations, and perspectives among senior officials, technical staffs, and external entities.

Challenge-Context-Action-Result(s) (CCAR) Model.CCAR Model is outline below. When addressing the ECQs and MTQs, you are strongly recommended to use the CCAR Model. Each ECQ or MTQ statement should include more than one example of relevant experience.

Challenge: Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context: Talk about the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
Action: Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
Result: Give specific examples of the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Additional information

Appointment Authorities:
For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the

Stipulations of Employment:

Selection may require completion of 1-year SES probationary period.

This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

If selected, you will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278).

Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:
DNFSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .

Relocation expenses may be covered and are dependent on management approval.

Veterans' Preference does not apply to SES positions per 5 USC 2108(3).

Current of former Senior Executive Service members must submit documentation of their SES status and a narrative statement addressing only the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Unless you are currently serving under a career SES appointment or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and have been certified by OPM, you must also submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Graduates of approved SES Candidate Development Programs must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility and a narrative statement addressing only the technical qualifications. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of the programs managed, program accomplishments, including results of your actions, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. Each Technical Qualification and each ECQ, if required, must be addressed separately and include experience (paid and unpaid), education, training, awards, and/or self-development activities related to each. For assistance in preparing your narratives, refer to the Guide to Senior Executive Qualifications at Narrative statements may not exceed 2 pages for each individual Technical and each individual ECQ. If you exceed these limits, you will not be considered.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Effective January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. 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 that to the 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. .

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.