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Here is your opportunity to perform important work in a challenging environment. The mission of the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (FES)is to expand the understanding of matter at very high temperatures and densities and to develop the scientific foundations needed to develop a fusion energy source.
Major Duties
As the Director, Research Division, you will:
- Provide leadership and direction in establishing vision, strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the research activities supported.
- Plan, develop, and implement vital, productive, forefront research programs conducted in DOE laboratories, universities, and other public and private institutions.
- Ensure adequate funding support for all the activities in the area of responsibility, set priorities for activities, and apportions available funding among them. Manage the budget in accordance with prescribed practices set forth by the organization.
- Advise and assist the head of the office in the formulation and management of new programs and policies.
- Maintain strong, collegial relations with other programs within the office and the organization, as well as with DOE field offices, DOE laboratories, academic and other institutions both domestic and foreign, and the broad scientific community.
- Manage, supervise, and direct a staff consisting of administrative, professional, and scientific employees.
Qualifications
Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each of the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Please give a complete and detailed answer for each mandatory qualification. Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out assignments of the position. Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer. Applications directing the reviewer 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 all of the mandatory ECQs and/or MTQs, (if required) is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 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 MTQs.If you are anon-SESemployee or Non-Career SES employee, you must address each ECQ and MTQ. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of your application. Your application must demonstrate that you possess these qualifications. Please provide examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and level of contacts. All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the relevance of their experience, education, training, self-development, honors, awards, and outside activities. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Additional information regarding the following five ECQ's listed below is available on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM's) Web site at SENIOR Executive SERVICE You will be given the opportunity to address these ECQs later in the online application process. ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive core qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): In addition, applicants must specifically address the following technical qualifications which represent the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in fusion energy sciences which can include a background in plasma physics, fusion technology, and materials science sufficient to serve as a principal advisor for the division in the area of fusion energy sciences. This is based on formal training, extensive personal research and work experience. Demonstrate capabilities in scientific and technical leadership and in the management of scientific research programs including international opportunities/collaboration. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of new/emerging fields of science related to fusion energy sciences that could enhance/support overall domestic research both in fusion and these new/emerging fields of science as well as offer the possibilities of spinoffs for industrial use.
Pay Range
$168,165.00 - $192,300.00