KEY REQUIREMENTS



• *U.S. citizen
• *See "Other" section for requirements related to this position

The Director GSD will:

• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate the operation of the Division, providing general guidance to scientific program managers; exploiting new and promising lines of research; appraising the progress of missions; administering resources in accordance with priorities; and authorizing and conducting negotiations with other agencies for compatible scientific investigations.
• Manage and conduct research and development in sciences and systems to improve data integration and forecasting technologies utilizing advances in environmental monitoring, data integration, and analysis; in understanding of atmospheric and oceanic processes; and in numerical modeling.
• Provide expert scientific and technical direction for the development, implementation, and management of an integrated, sound, and effective program that is responsive to identified national and agency needs for global weather and climate systems.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate new and existing plans, programs, and proposals for research initiatives as submitted by project leaders within GSD.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed above. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each of the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and each of the mandatory Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). Please give a complete and detailed answer for each mandatory qualification. Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer. Applications directing the reader to search within the application or to "See Resume" are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Failure to submit a narrative statement or address any of the mandatory ECQs and/or PTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp Applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to address the ECQs but must address all mandatory PTQs.

Education:

Degree: 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.Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science or other natural science major that included at least 24 semester hours inmeteorology/atmospheric sciences or a combination of education and experience, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

OR

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.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science or other natural science major that included at least 24 semester hours in meteorology/atmospheric sciences or a combination of education and experience, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

All applicants will be evaluated by a panel of senior managers to determine the degree to which they possess the mandatory executive core and professional/technical qualifications. To be rated and considered for this position, applicants are requested to fully describe their experience in each of the following five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and all of the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). When addressing the ECQ and PTQ requirements, please use the first person as you assess and describe your leadership qualifications. (e.g., [In 2009 I led XYZ organization] NOT [In 2009 Mr. Doe led the XYZ organization]). SES Executive Core Qualifications:

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.

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.

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.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

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.

NOTE: Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages typed 12 point font. For more detailed information and samples please see the OPM link http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf

Professional/Technical Core Qualifications (PTQ):

PTQ 1 - In depth technical background and experience needed to address global systems, including information systems, assimilation and modeling systems, observing systems, high performance computing, communications, and data handling systems.

PTQ 2 - Broad understanding of the theory and current state of the art in a combination of disciplines (meteorology, oceanography, computer science, climate dynamics, mathematics and systems engineering, radar applications) to be able to conceive, design, direct, and evaluate theoretical and experimental geophysical research studies of a complex and large-scale nature. These studies must withstand the critical review of the scientific community and of management and contribute to NOAA's scientific mission of gaining increased understanding of Earth's environment. Research objectives must be established in such a fashion as to contribute to the scientific knowledge base as well as to meet NOAA's mission.

PTQ 3 - High Level competence in the physical sciences sufficient to perceive complex problems in broad perspective, to infuse ideas, and to participate meaningfully in discussion and evaluation of program areas in weather research and systems engineering. Incumbent must provide scientific leadership to the professional staff to elevate and encourage sound scientific and technical projects and eliminate weak ones. Incumbent must possess abroad scientific background to evaluate and direct all scientific and technical projects of the Division.

MANDATORY: Occupational Questionnaire (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions)

The Department of Commerce offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc

OTHER INFORMATION:

Relocation: Payment of relocation expenses may be authorized

Background Investigation: This position is designated as critical sensitive and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated for a secret clearance in order to establish eligibility.

Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278), within 30 days after his/her appointment, and then annually thereafter.

Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Mobility: Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignments across geographical, organizational, and functional lines. You may be required to travel.

Drug Testing: Applicants tentatively selected for employment in any position are subject to designated and/or random urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.

Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

False Statements: 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.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Veterans' preference is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: ECQ and PTQ Documentation should be attached under "Writing Example One" and "Writing Example Two", respectively, once you have completed the online questionnaire. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USA JOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USA JOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USA JOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact: Tim Ash, Human Resource Specialist on 301-713-6304 or email at timothy.k.ash@noaa.gov between 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET no less than 24 hours before the posted announcement closing date.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

A complete application consists of the following:

• Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
• ECQs - Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages typed 12 point font. Failure to fully respond or address any of the core qualifications will result in an incomplete application and the package WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• PTQs - Provide narrative response to professional/technical qualifications. Response should not exceed 1 page per PTQ
• Education - If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.

Current SES members, Reinstatement SES eligibles or CDP graduates must provide:

• Documentation supporting career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM.

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WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified by email of the receipt of your application. The typical SES selection process at NOAA averages 80-85 work days after the announcement closes.