Summary The Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift establish capabilities for MARAD's administration of policies and programs that assemble, requisition, allocate, utilize, or employ, or charter ocean shipping resources. Provides for the effective crewing, provisioning, equipping, husbandry, repair, maintenance, and logistics support of ships or MARAD-controlled shipping necessary to meet ocean shipping requirements in wartime, national emergency, or civil contingency planning support. Responsibilities The Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift is responsible for the following areas: Managing the (3) National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) anchorages and field activity sites, New Construction, Public Nautical Scholarship Program (PNSP), Ship Manager Contracts (SMC); Fleet and Logistics Support, including the Ship Disposal Program (SDP), and the Nuclear Ship Savannah Technical Staff. Overseeing the acquisition, operation, maintenance, repair, and logistics support of Government-owned or acquired merchant ships activated from the NDRF. Oversight and resource management for the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) program in support of defense sealift requirements. Functional areas include headquarters divisions and field activities: Division of Maintenance and Repair; Division of Sealift Operations and Emergency Response; Division of Logistics Support; Division of Atlantic Operations; Division of Gulf Operations; and Division of Pacific Operations. Also oversees the MARAD Liaison Officer (LNO) to the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) Headquarters. Overseeing operating activated ships under a MARAD-only Operational Control (OPCON), the MCC functions as the MARAD Command Center, the operational command and control (C2) node, for directing ship and field activities that support MARAD's sealift programs as well as national security or defense requirements during wartime and civil contingency actions. Advising and consulting with the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift on policy recommendations and courses of action with far reaching consequences in the management of MARAD programs for operating ships. Provides technical expertise in ship management and functional skill in maritime operations to fulfill agency objectives and statutory responsibilities for peacetime, national security, and wartime. Plans, directs, and coordinates programs that provide critical marine engineering and marine repair services. Evaluates progress and efficiency to determine the need for continuation or redirection of programs or parts thereof; documents and estimate cost trends in relation to program requirements; and coordinates program activity with stakeholders. In conjunction with the AA, determines the scope or responsibility of the respective organizations for ship procurement, conversion, reconversion, reconditioning, or modification that substantially changes the basic characteristics of vessels. Reviews and approves substantial or controversial changes in plans and specifications for ship repair, maintenance, or operation contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Provide all required documents by closing date. A Top Secret clearance is required. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) DRUG TEST: May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required. Selectee may be required to live on campus. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)" Qualifications Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Experience demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of maritime industry operations and management, including the principles, methods, and techniques related to vessel engineering, operations, repair, and maintenance. TQ 2: Demonstrated high-level skill in directing, administering, and managing technical programs related to vessel operation, maintenance, repair activities, and budgetary planning. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Education Additional Information Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. (Only use if applicable) Tiering: The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Retirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. For more details, please visit the TSP website Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program. Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $315 of mass transit commuting costs each month. Information related to performance, suitability, and security will be verified. 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 Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. 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