Summary The Department of the Interior is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of State Director, Montana/Dakotas located in Billings, MT. The Department structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a category 2 position. The minimum pay for this position is $182,467. Veterans preference does not apply to the SES. Responsibilities The position is located in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the Department of the Interior (Department) and reports to the Deputy Director for Administration and Programs. The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: 1. The State Director serves as the direct, on-site extension of the Director, Bureau of Land Management, in the accomplishment of their broad management responsibilities. 2. The incumbent establishes statewide program goals and priorities designed to meet the economic and social demands placed on the natural resources consistent with prudent conservation and protection concerns. Recommends new efforts or changes in national policy and programs to the Director/Deputy Director. 3. The incumbent provides executive leadership and direction for all Bureau actions within the state(s) compatible with the Bureau, Departmental and Administration objectives and policy. 4. The incumbent serves as the focal point for the Bureau at the State Office level. Engages in meaningful tribal consultation and meet tribal consultation statutory obligations. Assures a public awareness of Bureau programs and coordinates them with key officials in affected Federal agencies, state, county and local governments, private landowners, corporations, special interest groups and involved individuals. 5. The incumbent advocates and leads the BLM State program commitment to automation by supporting and implementing the Bureau's Automation/Modernization/IRM initiatives. Develops long-range objectives and establishes guidance and direction to ensure the use of automation in mission accomplishment. Utilizes automation equipment (hardware and software), data and systems to perform managerial tasks relating to accomplishment of BLM State program functions. 6. The incumbent develops correlates and executes resource management, technical support and administrative management programs within the State Office jurisdiction consistent with the parameters of broad national policies and delegations of authority from the Director/Deputy Director. If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position. We recommend that your resume includes examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Technical Qualifications (TQs) are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below: TQ 1: Executive Leadership in Statewide Public Land and Resource Management Demonstrated ability to lead and integrate complex statewide programs involving multiple-use resource management-including minerals, lands, range, watershed, wildlife, recreation, forestry, engineering, and cadastral survey-while balancing conservation, development, economic needs, and diverse stakeholder interests. TQ 2 : Strategic Direction, Policy Implementation, and Intergovernmental Collaboration Proven experience establishing statewide program priorities; directing implementation of national policies; resolving highly sensitive land-use issues; and engaging effectively with Federal, State, Tribal, local governments, industry, special interest groups, and the public to ensure responsible and transparent resource management decisions. Your two-page resume should also show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications listed below: By statute, the Office of Personnel Management prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career SES members. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and not technical expertise. ECQ 1-Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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: 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: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4 - Leading People: 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: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically, experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations. Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with their package. Education There is no educational requirement for this position. Additional Information Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines. The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. lf you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate\Application\Information.
