Summary

This Deputy Director, Office of Technical Reporting and Economics position is located in the Office of Technical Reporting and Economics. For more information visit: Office of Technical Reporting and Economics (OTRE) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Duties

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking for an experienced senior level executive to serve as theDeputy Director, Office of Technical Reporting and Economics. The Deputy Director, reporting directly to the Director, Office of Technical Reporting and Economics, supports and assists the Director in providing vision and leadership in the development and execution of economic and technical analyses, reports and outreach, associated with the wholesale and interstate energy markets, and infrastructure under FERC jurisdiction.

• Supports the development of the Commission's strategic plan and performance targets; and the development of the Office's mission and vision statements, goals, and strategic plans.
• Initiates and oversees economic and technical analyses and reports involving Commission-jurisdictional matters, including under the Federal Power Act, the Natural Gas Act, the Natural Gas Policy Act, Interstate Commerce Act, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
• Supports Office of General Counsel and program offices with technical and economic analyses in the development of proposed orders, policies, strategies, and regulations for wholesale and interstate energy markets for the Commission's consideration.
• As directed, provides the analysis of proposed legislation; composes Congressional testimony; and represents the Commission in Congressional committee meetings and in meetings with other agencies, Administration officials, and affected interest groups to foster cooperative relationships that further the Commission's work.
• Prepares reports for issuance as required by Congress.
• Establishes effective teams among diverse professional disciplines, including engineering, economics, accounting, attorneys and energy industry analysts to develop and execute relevant analyses, reports and outreach associated with the wholesale and interstate energy markets under FERC jurisdiction.
• Advises the Chairman and Commissioners on current economic and technical issues relating to the Commission's regulation of the energy industries.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to a 1-year SES/supervisory 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.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• A background investigation is required. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• 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.
• If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• Maximum of 2-page resume.

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. Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, including adhering to the maximum two-page resume requirement, will result in removal from consideration. 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.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated experience developing and executing economic and technical analyses, reports and outreach, associated with the wholesale and interstate energy markets and infrastructure under FERC jurisdiction.

TQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading major public-facing initiatives with multiple stakeholderssuch as technical conferences, public reports, or Congressionally-mandated studiesusing knowledge of FERC-jurisdictional markets and services and FERC statutes, regulations and precedent.

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

There is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required.

Additional information

Duty Station: The duty location of this position is Washington, DC.

Personal Identity Verification: Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Ethics Training: Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.

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.

Tiering: The Commission 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 Agency.

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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.

Benefits

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