The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a self-financed federal power marketer that sells wholesale electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant, providing about one-third of the electricity used in the Pacific Northwest. BPA operates three-fourths of the region`s high-voltage transmission grid and manages one of the largest fish and wildlife restoration programs in the world. Altogether, BPA is a $4 billion per year enterprise that recovers its operating costs and capital investments in power and transmission assets through the sale of power and transmission products that are priced to recover all associated costs. BPA headquarters is in Portland, Oregon.
This position serves as the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for BPA. Incumbent provides executive leadership to the Finance organization including establishing policy and standards in the areas of financial operations and risk management and providing financial strategic guidance, services, and support to enable BPA to fulfill its mission.
The executive is responsible for overseeing the Finance organization which provides services of financial planning, accounting, treasury, and reporting for the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and BPA. Finance provides economic and analytical support for rate case and regulatory proceedings, and coordinates and executes all U.S. Treasury and non-federal financing programs. Finance has primary responsibility for relationships with federal and non-federal banking communities, rating agencies, investors and others in the financial community. Finance has primary responsibility for the development of agency internal and external budgets. Finance provides leadership in developing proposals and policies on strategic issues that affect the agency`s long-term financial integrity and competitiveness or that have an impact on customers, constituents, and other stakeholders. Finance reviews all draft non-procurement contracts and agreements that bind the agency or commit to the use of agency resources. Finance establishes financial policies and procedures for agency-wide guidance and internal control.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
• Occasional Travel
• This position requires 5% or greater travel and less than 5 overnight trips per year.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
• Yes
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentive of up to 25% of annual salary and/or Moving expenses may be paid in accordance with federal regulations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Must be a U. S. Citizen
• Executive Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report required (SF-278)
• A one-year SES probationary period may be required
• This position is subject to random drug testing
DUTIES:
This position serves as the CFO, you will serve as the principal executive responsible for long range planning and execution of budget, financial, and accounting services and their integration throughout BPA. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide executive leadership in the formulation and implementation of BPA-wide policy and standards in the areas of accounting and financial operations, capital management, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and revenue requirements, and debt management. Responsibilities include the design and implementation of financial policies and processes which promote the financial integrity of Bonneville, ensure optimum asset management, and fulfill the statutory responsibilities as a commercial enterprise and a public institution.
• Link policy and setting of standards to the BPA mission and strategic business objectives.In this capacity, the incumbent is the senior advisor to other BPA executives on such matters and is actively involved in the budget and finance decision process. Communicate the status, strategies, critical issues, and emerging developments related to strategic management philosophies and actions.
• Communicate the status, strategies, critical issues, and emerging developments related to strategic management philosophies and actions.
• Ensure that strategies are developed based on sound business, political and economic practices that are designed to advance and improve the mission of business and finance operations and customer services.
• Represent BPA/DOE in consultations with key Congressional officials, and high level representatives of the Department of Energy, private contractor business entities, and Stakeholders concerning BPA Finance programs—speaking with full Agency authority in all cases.
• Maintain continuing relationships with officials of other Federal agencies; officials of state and local governments; privately and publicly owned utilities; investment bankers; bond rating agencies; major manufacturers; professional groups; research and development organizations; Indian Tribes; and Congressional delegations and committees and others on all matters related to the CFO`s role in supporting BPA`s commercial and public obligations.
• Ensure that policies and procedures meet external requirements, such as the annual audit of financial reporting and compliance with DOE, OMB and US Treasury requirements, to optimize commercial success and support BPA`s provision of broad public benefits.
• Promote Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and for ensuring full implementation of the Diversity, EEO and Affirmative Employment Program Plan. Provides management direction and input to affirmative action goals and objectives; ensures that personnel management within the organizational entity under supervision is accomplished without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME BASED method. Although applicants cannot address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) separately, evidence of each must be clearly demonstrated in the five (5) page resume and throughout the rest of the application package.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
The ECQ describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Your resume and application must demonstrate and address the ECQs and include examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities; address the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; describe policy initiatives undertaken; define level of contacts; convey the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and identify the results of actions taken. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the SES prior to appointment. The five ECQs are as follows.
• ECQ 1: Leading Change. Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
• ECQ 2: Leading People. Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization`s vision, mission, and goals and provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• ECQ 3: Results Driven. Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations, and make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• ECQ 4: Business Acumen. Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
• ECQ 5: Building Coalitions. 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.
For additional information on ECQs, please review the detailed information provided by OPM at the following link: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A supplemental narrative must be submitted separately addressing each MTQ below. No more than one (1) page per-MTQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments.
Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following MTQs:
1. MTQ 1: Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, and execute a comprehensive financial management program for a major organization (e.g., annual revenues greater than $500 million), including formulating and implementing organizational financial management processes which promote and sustain financial integrity. (Applicant: Describe your experience establishing, directing, and implementing financial management processes for a major financial function that promoted and sustained financial goals (i.e., entity credit rating, payouts, utility rates).)
2. MTQ 2: Extensive knowledge of and experience establishing and monitoring policies and controls for financial and accounting operations, including debt and investment management and capital financing, sufficient to support an electric utility. (Applicant: Describe your experience with financial management matters that includes formulating, implementing, and monitoring policies related to debt and investment management and capital financing.)
3. MTQ 3: Ability to provide executive financial leadership, direction, and guidance in the development of long-term business strategies for a large utility operating in a complex legislative, regulatory, and stakeholder/shareholder environment. (Applicant: Describe your experience providing executive leadership and development of agency wide business strategies for a large complex organization taking into account its impact upon internal and external stakeholders.)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY:
This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (certified by OPM), managerial qualifications must be approved by OPM prior to appointment.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12): A selectee`s appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity.
Selectee will be required to complete and submit an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter to disclose information about financial holdings and/or interests in order to assure no conflicts of interest exist.
Selectee will be subject to pre-employment/pre-appointment testing for illegal drug use under the U.S. DOE Employee Drug Plan. If you are selected you will be provided information regarding drug testing. Failure to undergo testing or positive findings resulting from the test will eliminate you from further consideration for this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants must submit a five (5) page Resume and a separate narrative addressing each MTQ (maximum of one (1) page per MTQ). Pages submitted in excess of the limits described above will not be considered. Substituting pages for other required documents in the application is not acceptable (e.g., submitting only a four-page resume but adding an additional page to address an MTQ). Do not use borders, provide photos or list a Social Security Number or date of birth on any attachment.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information submitted within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their applicationsufficient possession of the ECQs & MTQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration.
As part of the “Resume Based” recruitment method, the ERB Panel conducts a structured interview for all applicants, both competitive and non-competitive who are determined be in the top category from the ERB Rating Panel. Based on the Panel`s evaluation, applicants who were determined Best Qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
Once a candidate has been identified for selection, reference checks may be completed. The Department`s appointing official(s) will make a final approval of the selection, and in competitive cases, OPM`s Qualifications Review Board (QRB) must certify the ECQs before final appointment can occur. If OPM approval is required for the ECQs, the candidate is required to assist in the development of the QRB template for submission to the QRB. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Veteran`s preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
You may be required to complete an OF-306, "Declaration for Federal Employment" form used to (a) determine your suitability for Federal employment and/or (b) in conducting an investigation to determine your suitability or ability to hold a security clearance.
Faxed or e-mailed applications and/or resumes will not be accepted.
Applications contain information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93 579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY: This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program, certified by OPM, his/her Executive Core Qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment can be effected.
PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278). Selected candidate must file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
DRUG TESTING POSITION. You will be subject to pre-employment/pre-appointment testing for illegal drug use under the U.S. Department of Energy Employee Drug Plan. If you are selected you will be provided information regarding drug testing. Failure to undergo testing or positive findings resulting from the test will eliminate you from further consideration for this position. If selected for and appointed to this position you will be subject to random drug testing while employed.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD. An individual`s initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a one-year probationary period. A selectee`s appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity.
EEO/Diversity Policy and Privacy Act
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, parental status, or any other non-merit factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (PL 93-579, 5 USC 552a) and is used to determine qualifications for employment as authorized under 5 USC Sections 3302 and 3361.
All males must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process with enough time to finish before the deadline. Our application system displays a countdown timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a five (5) page resume, and a separate narrative addressing each MTQ (maximum of one (1) page per MTQ). In addition applicants have the option of submitting a cover letter (one page maximum). Fonts cannot be smaller than 10 point. All documents must be uploaded into the system; USAJobs Resume Builder will not be accepted.Separate written narratives addressing the ECQs will not be considered. Pages submitted in excess of the limits described above will not be considered. Substituting pages for other required documents in the application is not acceptable (e.g., submitting only a four-page resume but adding an additional page to address an MTQ). Do not use borders, provide photos or list a Social Security Number on any attachment.
You must complete the online assessment questions. If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if your fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated `ineligible`, `not qualified`, or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Your five (5) page resume should include the following:
1. Vacancy Identification Number "DOE-HQ-123456"
2. Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers
3. Education information including:
a. Name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received.
b. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by the accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
4. All work experience (paid and unpaid) including:
a. Job title, duties and accomplishments, employer`s name and address, start and end dates (include month, day and year), average hours work per week and salary.
b. Honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
United States Department of Energy
Portland, OR
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a self-financed federal power marketer that sells wholesale electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant, providing about one-third of the electricity used in the Pacific Northwest. BPA operates three-fourths of the region`s high-voltage transmission grid and manages one of the largest fish ...
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a self-financed federal power marketer that sells wholesale electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant, providing about one-third of the electricity used in the Pacific Northwest. BPA operates three-fourths of the region`s high-voltage transmission grid and manages one of the largest fish and wildlife restoration programs in the world. Altogether, BPA is a $4 billion per year enterprise that recovers its operating costs and capital investments in power and transmission assets through the sale of power and transmission products that are priced to recover all associated costs. BPA headquarters is in Portland, Oregon.
This position serves as the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for BPA. Incumbent provides executive leadership to the Finance organization including establishing policy and standards in the areas of financial operations and risk management and providing financial strategic guidance, services, and support to enable BPA to fulfill its mission.
The executive is responsible for overseeing the Finance organization which provides services of financial planning, accounting, treasury, and reporting for the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and BPA. Finance provides economic and analytical support for rate case and regulatory proceedings, and coordinates and executes all U.S. Treasury and non-federal financing programs. Finance has primary responsibility for relationships with federal and non-federal banking communities, rating agencies, investors and others in the financial community. Finance has primary responsibility for the development of agency internal and external budgets. Finance provides leadership in developing proposals and policies on strategic issues that affect the agency`s long-term financial integrity and competitiveness or that have an impact on customers, constituents, and other stakeholders. Finance reviews all draft non-procurement contracts and agreements that bind the agency or commit to the use of agency resources. Finance establishes financial policies and procedures for agency-wide guidance and internal control.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
• Occasional Travel
• This position requires 5% or greater travel and less than 5 overnight trips per year.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
• Yes
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentive of up to 25% of annual salary and/or Moving expenses may be paid in accordance with federal regulations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Must be a U. S. Citizen
• Executive Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report required (SF-278)
• A one-year SES probationary period may be required
• This position is subject to random drug testing
DUTIES:
This position serves as the CFO, you will serve as the principal executive responsible for long range planning and execution of budget, financial, and accounting services and their integration throughout BPA. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide executive leadership in the formulation and implementation of BPA-wide policy and standards in the areas of accounting and financial operations, capital management, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and revenue requirements, and debt management. Responsibilities include the design and implementation of financial policies and processes which promote the financial integrity of Bonneville, ensure optimum asset management, and fulfill the statutory responsibilities as a commercial enterprise and a public institution.
• Link policy and setting of standards to the BPA mission and strategic business objectives.In this capacity, the incumbent is the senior advisor to other BPA executives on such matters and is actively involved in the budget and finance decision process. Communicate the status, strategies, critical issues, and emerging developments related to strategic management philosophies and actions.
• Communicate the status, strategies, critical issues, and emerging developments related to strategic management philosophies and actions.
• Ensure that strategies are developed based on sound business, political and economic practices that are designed to advance and improve the mission of business and finance operations and customer services.
• Represent BPA/DOE in consultations with key Congressional officials, and high level representatives of the Department of Energy, private contractor business entities, and Stakeholders concerning BPA Finance programs—speaking with full Agency authority in all cases.
• Maintain continuing relationships with officials of other Federal agencies; officials of state and local governments; privately and publicly owned utilities; investment bankers; bond rating agencies; major manufacturers; professional groups; research and development organizations; Indian Tribes; and Congressional delegations and committees and others on all matters related to the CFO`s role in supporting BPA`s commercial and public obligations.
• Ensure that policies and procedures meet external requirements, such as the annual audit of financial reporting and compliance with DOE, OMB and US Treasury requirements, to optimize commercial success and support BPA`s provision of broad public benefits.
• Promote Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and for ensuring full implementation of the Diversity, EEO and Affirmative Employment Program Plan. Provides management direction and input to affirmative action goals and objectives; ensures that personnel management within the organizational entity under supervision is accomplished without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME BASED method. Although applicants cannot address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) separately, evidence of each must be clearly demonstrated in the five (5) page resume and throughout the rest of the application package.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
The ECQ describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Your resume and application must demonstrate and address the ECQs and include examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities; address the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; describe policy initiatives undertaken; define level of contacts; convey the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and identify the results of actions taken. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the SES prior to appointment. The five ECQs are as follows.
• ECQ 1: Leading Change. Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
• ECQ 2: Leading People. Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization`s vision, mission, and goals and provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• ECQ 3: Results Driven. Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations, and make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• ECQ 4: Business Acumen. Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
• ECQ 5: Building Coalitions. 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.
For additional information on ECQs, please review the detailed information provided by OPM at the following link: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A supplemental narrative must be submitted separately addressing each MTQ below. No more than one (1) page per-MTQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments.
Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following MTQs:
1. MTQ 1: Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, and execute a comprehensive financial management program for a major organization (e.g., annual revenues greater than $500 million), including formulating and implementing organizational financial management processes which promote and sustain financial integrity. (Applicant: Describe your experience establishing, directing, and implementing financial management processes for a major financial function that promoted and sustained financial goals (i.e., entity credit rating, payouts, utility rates).)
2. MTQ 2: Extensive knowledge of and experience establishing and monitoring policies and controls for financial and accounting operations, including debt and investment management and capital financing, sufficient to support an electric utility. (Applicant: Describe your experience with financial management matters that includes formulating, implementing, and monitoring policies related to debt and investment management and capital financing.)
3. MTQ 3: Ability to provide executive financial leadership, direction, and guidance in the development of long-term business strategies for a large utility operating in a complex legislative, regulatory, and stakeholder/shareholder environment. (Applicant: Describe your experience providing executive leadership and development of agency wide business strategies for a large complex organization taking into account its impact upon internal and external stakeholders.)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY:
This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (certified by OPM), managerial qualifications must be approved by OPM prior to appointment.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12): A selectee`s appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity.
Selectee will be required to complete and submit an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter to disclose information about financial holdings and/or interests in order to assure no conflicts of interest exist.
Selectee will be subject to pre-employment/pre-appointment testing for illegal drug use under the U.S. DOE Employee Drug Plan. If you are selected you will be provided information regarding drug testing. Failure to undergo testing or positive findings resulting from the test will eliminate you from further consideration for this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants must submit a five (5) page Resume and a separate narrative addressing each MTQ (maximum of one (1) page per MTQ). Pages submitted in excess of the limits described above will not be considered. Substituting pages for other required documents in the application is not acceptable (e.g., submitting only a four-page resume but adding an additional page to address an MTQ). Do not use borders, provide photos or list a Social Security Number or date of birth on any attachment.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information submitted within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their applicationsufficient possession of the ECQs & MTQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration.
As part of the “Resume Based” recruitment method, the ERB Panel conducts a structured interview for all applicants, both competitive and non-competitive who are determined be in the top category from the ERB Rating Panel. Based on the Panel`s evaluation, applicants who were determined Best Qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
Once a candidate has been identified for selection, reference checks may be completed. The Department`s appointing official(s) will make a final approval of the selection, and in competitive cases, OPM`s Qualifications Review Board (QRB) must certify the ECQs before final appointment can occur. If OPM approval is required for the ECQs, the candidate is required to assist in the development of the QRB template for submission to the QRB. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Veteran`s preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
You may be required to complete an OF-306, "Declaration for Federal Employment" form used to (a) determine your suitability for Federal employment and/or (b) in conducting an investigation to determine your suitability or ability to hold a security clearance.
Faxed or e-mailed applications and/or resumes will not be accepted.
Applications contain information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93 579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY: This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program, certified by OPM, his/her Executive Core Qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment can be effected.
PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278). Selected candidate must file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
DRUG TESTING POSITION. You will be subject to pre-employment/pre-appointment testing for illegal drug use under the U.S. Department of Energy Employee Drug Plan. If you are selected you will be provided information regarding drug testing. Failure to undergo testing or positive findings resulting from the test will eliminate you from further consideration for this position. If selected for and appointed to this position you will be subject to random drug testing while employed.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD. An individual`s initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a one-year probationary period. A selectee`s appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity.
EEO/Diversity Policy and Privacy Act
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, parental status, or any other non-merit factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (PL 93-579, 5 USC 552a) and is used to determine qualifications for employment as authorized under 5 USC Sections 3302 and 3361.
All males must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process with enough time to finish before the deadline. Our application system displays a countdown timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a five (5) page resume, and a separate narrative addressing each MTQ (maximum of one (1) page per MTQ). In addition applicants have the option of submitting a cover letter (one page maximum). Fonts cannot be smaller than 10 point. All documents must be uploaded into the system; USAJobs Resume Builder will not be accepted.Separate written narratives addressing the ECQs will not be considered. Pages submitted in excess of the limits described above will not be considered. Substituting pages for other required documents in the application is not acceptable (e.g., submitting only a four-page resume but adding an additional page to address an MTQ). Do not use borders, provide photos or list a Social Security Number on any attachment.
You must complete the online assessment questions. If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if your fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated `ineligible`, `not qualified`, or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Your five (5) page resume should include the following:
1. Vacancy Identification Number "DOE-HQ-123456"
2. Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers
3. Education information including:
a. Name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received.
b. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by the accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
4. All work experience (paid and unpaid) including:
a. Job title, duties and accomplishments, employer`s name and address, start and end dates (include month, day and year), average hours work per week and salary.
b. Honors, awards, and special accomplishments.