Summary
The Office of Research Services (ORS), in the National Institutes of Health is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Director for Security, Safety, and Campus Services. This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service - a talented team of men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of our government. See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from all qualified individuals. Current SES employees, individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates need to apply to be considered for this position.
Duties
- The Deputy Director for Security, Safety, and Campus Services (SSCS) supports the NIH biomedical research mission by providing executive leadership and direction for a wide range of diverse research and staff services ensuring that these services and daily operations are performed efficiently in a continuously changing environment and meet customer/stakeholder expectations.
- Ensures the development, administration and delivery of occupational health safety, biosafety/biosecurity, radiation safety, and research activities and the direction of a comprehensive protection, security, and emergency response programs across the NIH.
- Serves as a principal advisor to the ORS Director on all aspects of the services provided by ORS to its customers and stakeholders.
- Leads staff who perform distinct responsibilities and implements processes, systems and tools that will contribute to a collaborative, high performing organization that is data driven and achieves continuous improvement.
- Oversees the implementation and use of innovative, state of the art methods and techniques to carry out and improve programs and services and ensures they meet stakeholder needs and regulatory requirements.
- Leads programs and staff by developing a vision to further create a customer-focused culture that cultivates collaboration to identify service needs and to ensure responsiveness and continuous improvement.
- Represents the ORS to a variety of stakeholders including Federal, state, local and professional organizations and other senior leaders and builds relationships, fostering an open exchange of information, collaboration, and negotiation to achieve joint strategic priorities and resolution of issues.
The ORS has an approximate staff of 2000 including contractors with an annual budget of approximately of $328 million.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Position is subject to a background investigation.
- This position requires completion of a public financial disclosure report.
- This position requires the selectee to be a U.S. citizen and obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Qualifications
The Office of Resource Services seeks candidates who have a commitment to excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic and diverse organization. All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive-level management capability. Applicants must meet the requirements for the GS-340 series as defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards Manual for General Schedule Positions, which is available at: OPM Qualifications Standards GS-340 Website and demonstrate in your five (5) page resume that you possess the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) (Mandatory for Selectee):
If selected, you MUST submit a narrative statement in response to each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below.
It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and how to write your ECQs.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview
Candidates must possess experience at the senior level (GS-14/15 level or equivalent) in the following job-specific Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). The PTQs measure the technical expertise required by this position and must be addressed within your five-page resume.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs) (Mandatory):
1. Demonstrated experience in providing direction and leadership for a wide range of diverse safety, security, and staff support services for a major medical organization.
2. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing an organization's strategic plan, goals, objectives, and initiatives and planning for the resources to achieve the strategic and mission-focused direction.
3. Ability to oversee the implementation and use of innovative, state-of-the-art methods and techniques to carry out and improve programs and services and ensure they meet stakeholder needs and regulatory requirements.
4. Senior level experience in representing an organization to a variety of stakeholders including Federal, state, local and professional organizations and other senior leaders and building relationships, fostering and open exchange of information, collaboration, and negotiating with them to achieve joint strategic priorities and resolution of issues.
5. Senior level experience which demonstrates a commitment to building strong working relationships that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee*: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5, where the legal authorities are listed.
( Please confirm whether or not you have this experience within your 5-page resume)
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213. 3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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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.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
- Minimum requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found 'not qualified' if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
- Rating: A panel of Senior Executives will review your application and evaluate your qualification for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selection official.
- Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selection official for consideration and possible interview.
Required Documents
Please read through the below and submit the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS with your application package:
RESUME: Five (5) page resume that contains your full name and contact information. Your resume should not exceed the five (5) page limit. Your application must describe your job-related qualifications pertinent to this position along with the dates (month/year) you performed these duties and job titles (include series and grade if Federal job).
The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application and confirm US Citizenship.
Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs be annotated in parenthesis within your five (5) page resume.
In addition to your five (5) page resume, you must include a one (1) page narrative statement indicating how you have promoted equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and describe your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women, persons with disabilities, and persons from racial/ethnic or other underrepresented groups.
Document Formatting: It is advised that the documents you submit use a 12-point font with 1-inch margins, single-spaced. All documents (including the SF-50) should be submitted as PDF.
Current civil service employees must submit a copy of their most recent (current calendar year) Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing their position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
Current SES employees must submit a copy of your appointment SF-50 and your most recent (current calendar year) SF-50 showing your position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
Former SES employees with reinstatement eligibility must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), which clearly shows your position, title, series, grade, and eligibility.
SES Candidate Development Program Graduates whose ECQs have been approved by OPM, submit your certificate/documentation indicating OPM approval within your application package.
Public Health Service Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of the position within the Commissioned Corps may submit their application following the procedures above.
NOTES: Do not include your date of birth or Social Security Number on your application materials. Please do not submit unsolicited material such as publications, personal endorsements, performance appraisals, award certificates, proof of Veterans' Preference, etc., as these items will not be included in the rating process and will be discarded. (Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service). All application materials are subject to the provisions of the DHHS Privacy Act and become the property of the Department of Health and Human Services. Any additional information needed will be requested prior to your appointment.
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
This announcement is located on the NIH Home Page under "Executive Careers." Additional information regarding the NIH may be found at the NIH website.
NOTE: Failure to comply with the required application procedures may result in non-consideration of your application.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
Next steps
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Applicants who are determined to be highly qualified by the Search Committee will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview, at which time you will be contacted. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications once a final selection is made.
See "How You Will Be Evaluated"
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