Summary

The Department of the Interior is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Director, Office of Budget located in Washington, DC. The Department structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a category 3 position. The minimum pay for this position is $197,200.

Veterans preference does not apply to the SES.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

Open to all groups of individuals within the Civil Service currently occupying a position within the Executive (including excepted service), Judicial, and Legislative branches, EXCEPT for positions in the uniformed services. Current SES, SES reinstatement eligibles outside the civil service, and SESCDP graduates with noncompetitive eligibility may apply for noncompetitive consideration for this position.

Duties

The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities:

1. The Director, Office of Budget (Director), is responsible for budgetary analysis, recommendations, and implementation relating to Departmental objectives, programs, and financial plans. This includes related policy and legislative issues. In this role the incumbent advises senior Departmental officials on budgetary requirements, long and short-term analyses, application of the Administration's budgetary policies, and legislative matters that are included in the budget proposal or appropriations process.

2. The Director is the Department's liaison with OMB on all budgetary and appropriations matters, providing extensive staff support and timely, responsive follow-up. Is the Department's liaison with the appropriations committees, providing staff support and coordination with Departmental officials, bureaus and offices. On these matters, the incumbent may act with delegated authority for the Department.

3. The Director is responsible for oversight and direct management of the budget for the Departmental Management account and the Office of the Secretary components of the Department's Working Capital Fund. Responsible for oversight of the Working Capital Fund and Franchise Fund accounts in their entirety and coordination, in cooperation with the Interior Business Center. Is responsible for ongoing support of and communications with the Working Capital Fund Consortium and with other groups on matters relating to the Working Capital Fund.

4. The Director is responsible for budgetary reporting to the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Treasury, Congressional Budget Office and others, including periodic reporting of Full-Time Equivalents and outlays and reporting on an as-requested basis to the Congressional, Budget Office.

5. The Director is responsible for the review, and transmittal to OMB and Congress, budget and out-year financial and staffing estimates and legislative proposals. This includes estimates and legislative proposals for a diversity of complex fee and revenue programs, including Outer Continental Shelf and on-shore oil and gas revenues, recreation and concession fees, etc. Represents the Department before Congressional committees, the Office of Management and Budget, and other Federal agencies in matters concerning budget formulation, presentation, and execution. On these matters, the incumbent may act with delegated authority for the Department.

If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position.

We recommend that your resume includes examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period.
Public Financial Disclosure OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required.
This position may require pre and post-employment drug screening.
Selections are subject to Department approval. Initial appointments to the SES must have to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint current or former (within 5 years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES position.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Technical Qualifications (TQs) are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below:

Technical Qualification 1: Federal Budget Leadership
Expertise in leading Department-wide budget formulation, presentation, and execution; providing authoritative budget analysis to senior leaders; and representing the Department before OMB and Congressional appropriations committees.

Technical Qualification 2: Strategic Financial & Resource Management
Proven ability to oversee Working Capital and Franchise Funds; lead financial accountability and performance integration efforts; and direct the development and implementation of enterprise-wide budget systems and processes.

Your two-page resume should also show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications listed below: By statute, the Office of Personnel Management prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career SES members. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and not technical expertise.

ECQ 1-Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically, experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.

Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.

The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors.

Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. lf 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.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of SES members will evaluate your two-page resume and determine the degree to which you possess each of the listed qualifications. If the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM.

Required Documents

Please upload the following documents:

1. REQUIRED: Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:

Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
Salary
Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. REQUIRED: (Only if applicable): Proof of your degree, which would be outlined in the basic education requirement section if applicable. Proof will consist of unofficial transcripts, which must be attached to this application for consideration to determine basic eligibility.

3. REQUIRED: If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (or equivalent personnel document demonstrating an appointment), that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth.

4. REQUIRED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (i.e., within the last 18 months form the closing date of this vacancy announcement, from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number and date of birth from any documentation you provide. If you are unable to provide your most recent annual performance appraisal, please provide a written justification explaining why you could provide the request documentation.

Failure to provide the most recent annual performance appraisal or written justification explaining why you did not provide the requested documentation you will be disqualified for further consideration because your application will be incomplete.

REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy. Failure to attach any of the documentation listed above which proves your candidacy for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.

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.

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

You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

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Agency contact information

Donovan Dyson

Phone: (202) 322-1685
Email: donovan_dyson@ios.doi.gov

Address: Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
US

Next steps

The Department of the Interior will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all of the required material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by an executive-level rating panel. Best-qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official and executive-level interview panel for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after the completion of the selection process.

Director, Office of Budget Job in Washington, DC