Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards

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 (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be deemed ineligible and will not receive further consideration. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. 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 ability to manage and direct an organization-wide regulatory program, including the formulation, coordination and implementation of an organization-wide regulatory agenda and the development of regulations and their supporting environmental analyses to meet organization-wide goals and objectives.

TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to manage and direct the development of national technical standards and policies in the areas of marine safety, security or environmental protection and the coordination of the acceptance of these standards and policies through an inter-agency process.

TQ 3: Demonstrated ability to represent national and organizational interests at the international level, to negotiate treaties and international agreements in multilateral and bilateral fora, and organize and lead national delegations that include technical experts whose objectives include establishing international technical standards.

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.

The USCG is announcing a challenging Senior Executive Service career opportunity to serve as the Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards (CG-5PS). This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating national and international standards, regulations, and policies to enhance marine safety, security, and protection of the marine environment and mariner credentialing.

In addition, the Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards: Manages and directs the United States' technical involvement in international and national organizations responsible for marine safety, security, environmental protection, and mariner credentialing. Supervises and manages the Commercial Regulations and Standards Directorate.

Ensures the development of an appropriate Coast Guard wide regulatory agenda, including the prioritization of regulatory projects, taking into account legislative mandates, Executive branch interest, Department of Homeland Security goals and objectives, the Coast Guard Strategic Plan and advisory committee recommendations.

Ensures the development of the necessary supporting documentation for regulatory actions, including Regulatory Analyses, Economic Analyses, Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements, when required. Oversees the data gathering and analysis necessary to support the preparation of the regulations and their supporting documentation.

Coordinates interaction with Department of Homeland Security and Office of Management and Budget to address their concerns and obtain their approval for the issuance of Coast Guard standards and regulations. Oversees and manages the charter, membership and operations of ten Federal advisory committees, such as the National Towing Safety Advisory Committee (NTSAC), the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC), etc.

Manages, directs and fosters the Coast Guard's strategic partnership with maritime trade associations, commercial operators, and mariner advocacy groups to advance Marine Transportation System resiliency, regulatory collaboration, and the safe, efficient flow of commerce, such as with the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA), etc.

Manages, oversees and directs all technical aspects of the United States' involvement in international organizations responsible for marine safety, security and environmental protection, including the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Satellite Organization (IMSO).