Job details
Salary $132,552 - $199,300 a year job type full-time
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Duties
Summary
The national marine fisheries service (nmfs) is responsible for the conservation, management and utilization of marine fisheries resources within the united states (u.s.) this responsibility includes the authority for planning, developing, coordination and administration of programs designed to assure and enhance the efficient and judicious use of marine resourcesThe regional administrator (ra) administers noaa`s programs in the alaska region for all living marine resources within the u.s.
Responsibilities
As the ra, the incumbent plans, organizes, and implements fishery management, protected resources and habitat related activitiesThe incumbent administers diverse programs of vital concern to the general public; environmental, conservationist, and protectionist groups; the fishing industry; recreational fishermen; educational institutions; representatives of federal, state and local governments, including foreign fishing interestsThe ra is responsible for providing guidance and counsel to the assistant administrator (aa) for fisheries in the development of national fisheries policy and approaches to solving economic, social, and political problems in the national and international arena; identifying critical and sensitive problems; recommending solutions and changes in policy; and implementing national laws and decisions regarding living marine resources.
1Provides guidance and counsel to the aa for fisheries in the development of national fisheries policy and approaches to solving economic, social, and political problems in the national and international arena; identifying critical and sensitive problems; recommending solutions and changes in policy; and implementing national laws and decisions regarding living marine resources.
2Serving as the local spokesperson for the alaska region and nmfs in meeting the responsibilities of noaa by establishing a system of cooperative action, in concert with the states and the regional fisheries management councils, to develop and implement fishery management plans.
3Overseeing the implementation of the budget by ensuring financial, administrative, and automated data processing activities are integrated with nmfs` procedures and systems; and supporting nmfs` and noaa`s strategic planning process by defining the financial resources needed to efficiently and effectively run the alaska region.
4The ra is also the primary regional official responsible for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral international agreements and interacting with the domestic constituencies concerning such negotiationsThe ra is the primary nmfs regional official responsible for implementing, and developing a program for conserving and protecting marine mammals, endangered species, and living resource habitat.
5Working as a functioning voting member on the regional fishery management council, as a member, the ra provides administrative, and technical support to the council within the geographic area of responsibility, which demands close coordination with the other regional offices, and councils outside the geographic area of responsibility, and other federal organizations in establishing and carrying out the mission and programs of the agency and councils.
6Serving as the regional official responsible for negotiating or implementing bilateral and multilateral international agreements and interacting with the domestic constituencies concerning such negotiations.
Travel required
Occasional travel - occasional travel may be required
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion potential
00 - es-o0
Job family (series)
0301 miscellaneous administration and program
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Incumbent may be subject to geographic mobility.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Newly appointed ses members must serve a 1 year probationary period.
Position is subject to pre-employment background investigation.
Public financial disclosure (oge-278 filing within 30 days is required).
Position is subject to random drug testing.
As a basic requirement for entry into the ses, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the executive core qualifications (ecqs) and the professional/technical qualifications (ptqs) listed under `how you will be evaluated.` typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the gs-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the mandatory executive core qualifications and professional/technical qualifications listed belowThese 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 organizationAn individual`s total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the positionApplicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Ses executive core qualifications (ecqs):
Ecq 1 - leading change: this core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goalsInherent 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 goalsInherent 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 expectationsInherent 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 in 12-point font.
Professional/technical core qualifications (ptqs): hr specialist enters in ptqs
Ptq 1 - demonstrated ability to interact with representatives of governments and industries, both foreign and domestic, regarding the use and allocation of living marine resources or matters of comparable scope and impact.
Ptq 2 - experience in administering natural resource management programs which directly impact the conservation and management of natural resources.
Ptq 3 - knowledge of marine science and research developments which provide a basis for bringing scientific information and expertise to bear in managing, regulating and developing fishery resources.
Note: responses to ptqs must not exceed 2 pages per ptq, for a total of 6 pages.
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
Example of ecq statements are available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
Background investigation: this position is designated as secret and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.
Financial disclosure: this position is covered under the ethics in government act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employeesThe appointee will be required to file a public financial disclosure report (oge-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 reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.
Direct deposit: all federal employees are required by p.l104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
Drug testing: applicants tentatively selected for employment in any position are subject to designated and/or random pre-employment and employment urinalysisApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment and/or removed from employment with the national oceanic and atmospheric administration, department of commerce.
Selective service: male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the selective service under section 3 of the military selective service act, must be registered (or must have registered at the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointmentFor more information, visit the selective service system web site at http://www.sss.gov/default.htm.
Veterans` preference: is not applicable to positions in the senior executive service.
The department of commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilitiesIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify maria.j.gonzalez@noaa.gov, the servicing human resources specialist, either by e-mail at maria.j.gonzalez@noaa.gov or by telephone at 301-628-1879The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basisTty users may contact us via the federal relay service, 1-800-877-8339.
Covid 19 telework status: the physical worksite for this position is located in juneau, alaskaHowever, the noaa/nmfs is currently under a maximum telework posture due to the covid-19 pandemic; therefore, this position is currently under a 100 percent telework scheduleThe position’s telework schedule will likely change in the future when noaa/nmfs moves away from its maximum telework postureAt that time, the incumbent will be expected to report to the physical work site in accordance with the updated status requirements of their supervisorThe nature and scope of future telework opportunities will be subject to the unit’s telework policy, any applicable bargaining unit agreements, and supervisory approvalPayment of relocation expenses, as applicable, will be paid in accordance with this job opportunity announcementNon-compliance with the supervisor`s telework-schedule requirement could result in adverse action, including separation.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each executive core qualification (ecq) listed and each professional/technical qualification (ptq)If you are currently serving under a career senior executive service (ses) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into ses, or have successfully completed a ses candidate development program (cdp) approved by the office of personnel management (opm) and had your ecqs certified by opm, then you only need to address each ptq, and you do not need to submit an ecq narrative.
All other applicants are required to respond to all ecqs and ptqs, addressing each ecq and ptq separatelyPlease give a complete and detailed answer for each qualificationPlease keep in mind each ecq and ptq are unique qualificationsTherefore, duplicate responses are not sufficient in determining if you meet that specific qualification.
Do not enter `refer to resume` to explain your answerApplications 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 ecqs and/or ptqs is also considered incomplete and will not be consideredAs a result, you will be rated as `incomplete`.
How you will be evaluated:
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:
Best qualified
Well qualified
Qualified
The servicing human resources specialist will forward all minimally qualified applicants to be evaluated by an executive resources board (erb) rating panel of senior managers to determine the degree to which they possess the executive core and professional/technical qualifications, and best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference checkThe erb rating panel will make recommendations on best qualified candidates to the appointing authorityApplicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, the ecqs, and the ptqs.
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.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Please do not put your ssn on pages within your application packagePrivacy act - privacy act notice (pl 93-579): the information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under title 5 u.s.c3302 and 3361.
Signature - before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
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
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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test required
Yes
Required documents
Required documents
Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
1Resume
2For current senior executives or individuals with ses reinstatement eligibility: you are encouraged to submit your most recent sf-50 (notification of personnel action) that documents your career appointment status in the ses.
3For current federal employees: you are encouraged to submit your most recent sf-50 (notification of personnel action) that documents your current tenure, position title, series and grade level.
4If you successfully completed the ses candidate development program (cdp) approved by opm, please provide a copy of your certificateAll required documentation must be provided on or by the closing date of the vacancy (if applicable).
5Ecq narrative responses should be attached under `executive core qualifications (ecqs)`.
6Ptq narrative responses should be attached under `professional technical qualifications (ptqs)`.
Applicants who fail to submit requested documents and answer the mandatory questions will not receive consideration for this positionApplication will result in an `incomplete` rating.
If you are unable to upload documents, you may fax your documents using the instructions belowPlease fax with the appropriate cover sheetPlease refer to the fax cover sheet for the fax numberEach document must be dialed and faxed in separately as each sheet includes an identification number, which ensures your document is processed correctly.
Faxing instructions: please fax legible documents using the appropriate cover sheetDocuments may be faxed at any time during the open period of this announcement by going to http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
1Log into myusajobs
2Click on `applications`
3Locate the vacancy you applied to
4Under `applicant status` column, click on `more information`
5Select `view/generate fax cover sheet` and click `continue`
Do not submit any additional information that is not required: extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.
If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the human resources specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.
Benefits
Benefits
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This job is open to
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Senior executives
Those who meet the five executive core qualifications (ecqs).
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals/all-sources (u.sCitizens only)
