Director Office of International and Interagency Relations and Data Partnership

Summary The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) collects and provides the critical satellite Earth observations and other essential environmental information needed for disaster preparedness, all hazards response and recovery and the protection of the Nation's critical infrastructure and natural resources. Responsibilities The Director, Office of International and Interagency Relations and Data Partnership (OIIRDP) coordinates policies to bi-lateral and multilateral formal and informal agreements concerning international satellite management, and recommends U.S. positions with respect to participation and contribution to international remote sensing activities. The incumbent directs and coordinates these activities by establishing goals and objectives; setting programs standards; carrying out budget analyses and recommendations; monitoring program progress; evaluating the use of resources; and, interacting with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) executives, high level officials of other agencies, state authorities, representatives of foreign governments, and concerned domestic and foreign industries/non-governmental organizations. The responsibilities of the incumbent require strategies that are national and international in scope, and have high public visibility, interest, concern, and receive frequent attention by NESDIS leadership, the NOAA Administrator, the Congress, and other high-level Administration officials. The Director: 1) Supports capacity building in other nations to partner, develop and implement integrated remote sensing management through the provision of expertise from NESDIS, other federal agencies, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. 2) Provides liaison with the Department of State and other agencies and non-governmental organizations concerned with remote sensing issues for conducting international relations. 3) Recommends prospective cooperative activities with potential for programmatic and cost savings benefits to NESDIS and the Federal Government. 4) Works with NESDIS programs in planning, coordinating, and directing NESDIS international programs, conventions, and carrying out tasks of special interest related to international activities. 5) Exercises a Federal leadership role in establishing partnerships policies, guidelines, and procedures for NESDIS special interest international programs including international and regional management arrangements; bilateral consultative agreements; scientific organizations and councils; and, other international arrangements of interest to NESDIS. 6) Provides principal international and interagency advisory services in matters pertaining to the administration of Satellite oversight. 7) Establishes policies and coordinates for NESDIS bilateral and multilateral partnerships with international and interagency data partners. 8) Supervises bilateral relationships and activities related to the Group on Earth Observations, the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites, and the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites. 9) Develops policy and new regulations to incorporate complex approaches; and, manages the implementation of bilateral and multilateral Earth observation activities and agreements. 10) Evaluates programs and policies for consistency with US foreign policy; develops and coordinates international policy and programs that affect NOAA. 11) Coordinates with NESDIS headquarters, offices, and centers to manage relations and support efforts with other partners inside and outside of the Federal Government. 12) Provides international and interagency outreach on international topics for international audiences. The incumbent leads efforts to negotiate/implement agreements and activities with CNES, EUMETSAT JAXA, and other organizations and requires direct involvement with diplomatic relations and negotiations. 13) Utilizes knowledge of international relations to coordinate with international partners on the development of Earth observation systems. 14) Communicates program initiatives to leadership and diverse stakeholders who rely on the information to guide global decision making. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Key Requirements: 1. Incumbent may be subject to geographic mobility. 2. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. 3. Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1 year probationary period. 4. Position is subject to pre-employment background investigation. 5. Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required). 6. Position is subject to random drug testing. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below. 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. 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 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 in 12-point font. Professional/Technical Core Qualifications (PTQs): PTQ 1 - Demonstrated expertise in evaluating formal and informal cooperative agreements related to remote sensing or satellite management activities, with the ability to present recommendations on their effectiveness, participation, and contribution to national or organizational goals and objectives. PTQ 2 - Demonstrated expertise and executive level experience with international treaties, convention agreements, and organizations or programs directly related to the use and management of remote sensing and satellite science. PTQ 3 - Executive level experience interpreting and applying federal and international laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to the manufacturing and launching of satellite products. 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 Additional Information Background Investigation: This position is designated as Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility. Public 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 (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.L. 104-134 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 urinalysis. Applicants 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 appointment. For more information, visit the SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM web site at http://www.sss.gov/default.htm. Veterans' preference: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO POSITIONS IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE. 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. SSN: You will be required to enter your full social security number (SSN) only to initially access and create an account at the OPM USAJOBS website; however, only the last four digits will appear in your resume. Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy 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.C. 3302 and 3361. Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. Application materials: The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Equal Employment Opportunity: The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Elizabeth Reese, the servicing Human Resources Specialist, either by e-mail at elizabeth.reese@noaa.gov or by telephone at 240-394-5588. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.