Summary

The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking an innovative Executive to lead the National Training Center (NTC) within the Office of Enterprise Assessments, under the Office of Management (MA). As head of this Center of Excellence, the Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight. The Director manages complex training infrastructures and directs customized safety and security curricula to ensure the proficiency of DOE and NNSA workforce personnel protecting critical assets.

Duties

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As the Director Office of the National Training Center, you will:

• Directs, executes, and oversees all national-level missions, operations, and programs of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Center of Excellence for security and safety training at the National Training Center (NTC).
• Leads the systematic design, development, and delivery of state-of-the-art security, safety, and nuclear nonproliferation training programs based on rigorous job analyses and technical qualification standards.
• Collaborates with and provides crucial training services to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and other external government agencies in protecting critical national security assets, facilities, systems, and information.
• Directs the operational maintenance and security of complex physical training infrastructures, including live-fire ranges, the Integrated Safety and Security Training and Evaluation Complex, and multi-platform remote learning systems.
• Oversees the delivery of specialized security curricula, including Physical Protection Systems, Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A), Personnel Security Programs, and nuclear criticality safety to safeguard special nuclear materials.
• Ensures workforce competency and technical proficiency in broad agency goals, overseeing comprehensive education in nuclear/industrial safety, worker safety and health, and environmental stewardship.
• Administers the DOE Safety and Health Training Reciprocity Program and the Training Approval Program (TAP) to assess and standardize training curricula developed by diverse field sites and labor organizations.
• Represents the Department on major inter- and intra-agency advisory committees, advising the Chief of Enterprise Assessments and senior DOE authorities on emerging trends, professional development standards, and safety/security qualification requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to a 1-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.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278 within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• 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.

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.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION.

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 must clearly demonstrate that you possess the following technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Overseeing the management, development, and delivery of DOE safety and security training programs, ensuring direct links to requirements, functional area standards, or job analyses. This includes systematic evaluation and adjustment of curricula based on oversight assessments, enforcement actions, systemic trends, and administration priorities.

TQ 2: Managing and maintaining the NTC's physical and technical training infrastructure, including specialized facilities (e.g., live-fire range, integrated safety and security training and evaluation complex) and remote training capabilities. Also responsible for establishing and maintaining operational, training, and training content, and implementing standards-based processes for course design and delivery. Develop staff capacity, and integrate program operations with enterprise-wide management goals.

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 requierements for this position.

Additional information

This position has 1 vacancy that can be filled in either Albuquerque, NM, Germantown, MD or Washington, DC. The final duty station will be determined upon selection.

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.



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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.