SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPLEMENTATION

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Professional/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration.

All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume -NOT TOEXCEED 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 qualifcations, you may not receive consideration for the position. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQS) PTQ 1 - Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of national nuclear policy, the regulatory program and process, and the regulated industry.

Knowledge and understanding of NRC's regulatory role in licensing the design, construction, and operation of nuclear facilities, and of current technical issues in the nuclear field to ascertain their impact on the operational and administrative activities of the agency.

PTQ 2 - Thorough understanding of the agency's mission and programs, the interrelationships of Commission policies and objectives to the policies and objectives of other Executive agencies, and the historical development of NRC's programs and activities. Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional responsibilities, authorities, and official relationships of the NRC organization.

PTQ 3 - Demonstrated ability to manage and direct the oversight and coordination of an exceptionally broad range of highly complex technical, policy, and programmatic activities; to facilitate and/or carry out multiple diverse responsibilities with significant policy implications; to perform effectively in an operational environment characterized by high visibility, uncertainty, and substantial long-term impact of decisions; and to provide authoritative advice and counsel to senior officials in these matters.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS 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 A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will assists the Executive Director for Operations (EDO) in the overall planning, management, control, and coordination of the operational and administrative activities of the agency to ensure the timely and effective implementation of Executive Orders. Such duties include but are not limited to: Manages and coordinates and follows up on inquiries and action items with officials.

Periodically briefs the EDO on major items of concern and ensures that the EDO is informed of all Executive Order-related activities. Serves as the EDO's principal advisor and personal representative regarding all aspects of overall planning, management, control, and coordination of the operational and administrative activities of the agency to ensure the timely and effective implementation of Executive Orders.

Attends policy discussions, planning groups, staff meetings, and special confidential meetings to keep abreast of all agency scientific issues and to coordinate the implementation of resulting action items.