Provost Job in Kings Point, NY

Vacancy No. MARAD.SES-2025-0006 Department Maritime Administration
Salary $147,649.00 to $213,000.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/23/2025 Close Date 8/5/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Kings Point, NY


Summary

The Academy’s academic and leadership-development programs are rigorous and innovative and include both classroom instruction as well as experiential learning through USMMA’s renowned Sea Year program. The Academy is part of DOT’s Maritime Administration and works closely with partners across the U.S. national-security community.

Duties

The Provost is responsible for all facets of the academic development of midshipmen, and for maintaining an educational program that motivates and prepares students to serve as exemplary leaders in the merchant marine and/or U.S. Armed Forces, including the following:

  •  Ensures USMMA maintains the highest level of academic quality and standards. Prioritizes the scholastic mission of the USMMA and fosters an environment that promotes academic success and a commitment to scholarship, learning, and discovery.
  •  Sets the strategic direction for the Sea Year training program to ensure that sea time placements required to qualify midshipmen to take the Coast Guard licensing exam prioritize midshipman safety and well-being.
  •  Works with other Academy senior leaders to ensure that all Academy programming fosters the development of leadership qualities among midshipmen, including strength of character, integrity, and the highest sense of honor. Deals fairly and consistently with   all students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders and fosters trust by acting transparently and in full accordance with the Academy’s standards of integrity and honor.
  •  Ensures adherence to standards, policies, and procedures on the campus and for the Sea Year training program that maintain the Academy’s standards for SASH.
  •  Supports a proactive program to ensure effective communications regarding the Academy’s mission and operations to Congress, the public, and other stakeholders, including managing effective coordination with DOT and MARAD regarding all such communications.

The Provost is responsible for the following departments and offices: Department of Marine Engineering; Department of Marine Transportation; Department of Mathematics and Science; Department of Humanities; Department of Naval Science; Department of Professional Development and Career Services; Library; Institutional Assessment, Academic Center of Excellence; Academy Registrar and the American Merchant Marine Museum.

The Provost will also work closely with the USMMA, MARAD and DOT leadership to manage ongoing efforts to address operational and programmatic challenges at the Academy, including those identified in the National Academy of Public Administration’s report, “Organizational Assessment of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: A Path Forward.

The Academy’s Provost serves with considerable autonomy in carrying out the education mission of the Academy and directing the day-to-day operation for the academic program, to include supervising the academic department heads and office chiefs. The Provost reports directly to the Academy’s Superintendent.

The Provost is responsible for the development of top-quality scholastic programs which encourage and promote the intellectual and professional growth and physical well-being of midshipmen. The Provost will have a profound impact on the Academy's ability to educate and train the country's finest young men and women to be highly qualified licensed merchant marine officers and commissioned officers in the armed forces.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative academic leader and graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, have attained a Coast Guard merchant mariner license, and/or hold a terminal degree in a field relevant to the Academy's mission or curriculum. They bring a proven record of advancing academic excellence, inclusive leadership, and student-centered innovation. The candidate may also have experience in military sea service at any rank and have led an education organization or served as a senior leader in the Armed Forces, merchant marine, or a government agency or other complex organization.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
  • The applicant may be required to live on Academy grounds in assigned housing and pay rent as Provost.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your two (2) 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 two (2) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications. 

1. Demonstrated executive level experience as a senior administrator at the college or university level, directing educational programs with long-range implications, including addressing budget, staffing, and technological advances to improve the education and training of students.

2. Demonstrated executive level experience establishing communications and relationships among diverse institutional entities, e.g., students, faculty, administration, and other educational institutions.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your  two (2) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.

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. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.

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. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.

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[1]accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 $315 of mass transit commuting costs each month.

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.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov.

To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation 

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.

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.

Our benefits package offers:
Annual Leave (paid vacation), Sick Leave, and Holidays - You will earn 26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Federal Government observes 11 regular paid holidays each year.
Health Benefits - Employees and family members are eligible for health benefits at reasonable rates with no required medical examinations or restrictions because of age or physical condition. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - You may choose to participate in the FSA Program. This program allows you to set aside money, on a pre-tax basis, for certain kinds of out of pocket medical expenses or dependent care costs of a child or parent
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program - You may elect to participate in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.
Life Insurance - You may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance program. The program offers employees an opportunity to acquire life insurance protection at group rates with a government contribution toward the cost of basic insurance.

For more details on the various health and life insurance benefits offered to most Federal Employees click here

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.

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 will be asked to submit a written 2-page resume addressing each of the ECQ areas (Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding, Driving Efficiency, Merit and Competence, Leading People, Achieving Results).

If selected, your two-page resume and a structured interview assessment addressing the ECQs must be submitted and conducted for certification 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 application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME ONLY. Your two (2) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs and Technical qualifications. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages; all other pages WILL NOT be considered.


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Required Documents

The following documents must be provided by the closing date:

  • RESUME:In accordance with the OPM memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, resumes with a maximum of two (2) pages in length will be accepted as part of your application.  These should be legible and in a readable font size. A determination of your eligibility and/or qualifications will be based only on those two (2) pages. 

    Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week,  and position titles.  If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level.  The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.

  • 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.

How to Apply

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME ONLY. Your two (2) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.  Your resume must not exceed 2 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. https://help.usajobs.gov/

  • Upload your two (2) page 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
Phone
000-000-0000
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
TRANSJOBS@dot.gov
Address
DOT, MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States

Next steps

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