About this role
Job SummaryThe Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift establish capabilities for MARAD's administration of policies and programs that assemble, requisition, allocate, utilize, or employ, or charter ocean shipping resources. Provides for the effective crewing, provisioning, equipping, husbandry, repair, maintenance, and logistics support of ships or MARAD-controlled shipping necessary to meet ocean shipping requirements in wartime, national emergency, or civil contingency planning support.
QualificationsCandidates 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. 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 should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Experience demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of maritime industry operations and management, including the principles, methods, and techniques related to vessel engineering, operations, repair, and maintenance. TQ 2. Demonstrated high-level skill in directing, administering, and managing technical programs related to vessel operation, maintenance, repair activities, and budgetary planning. 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. 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)"
Major DutiesThe Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift is responsible for the following areas: Managing the (3) National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) anchorages and field activity sites, New Construction, Public Nautical Scholarship Program (PNSP), Ship Manager Contracts (SMC); Fleet and Logistics Support, including the Ship Disposal Program (SDP), and the Nuclear Ship Savannah Technical Staff. Overseeing the acquisition, operation, maintenance, repair, and logistics support of Government-owned or acquired merchant ships activated from the NDRF. Oversight and resource management for the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) program in support of defense sealift requirements. Functional areas include headquarters divisions and field activities: Division of Maintenance and Repair; Division of Sealift Operations and Emergency Response; Division of Logistics Support; Division of Atlantic Operations; Division of Gulf Operations; and Division of Pacific Operations. Also oversees the MARAD Liaison Officer (LNO) to the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) Headquarters. Overseeing operating activated ships under a MARAD-only Operational Control (OPCON), the MCC functions as the MARAD Command Center, the operational command and control (C2) node, for directing ship and field activities that support MARAD's sealift programs as well as national security or defense requirements during wartime and civil contingency actions. Advising and consulting with the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift on policy recommendations and courses of action with far reaching consequences in the management of MARAD programs for operating ships. Provides technical expertise in ship management and functional skill in maritime operations to fulfill agency objectives and statutory responsibilities for peacetime, national security, and wartime. Planning, directing, and coordinating programs that provide critical marine engineering and marine repair services. Evaluating progress and efficiency to determine the need for continuation or redirection of programs or parts thereof; documents and estimate cost trends in relation to program requirements; and coordinates program activity with stakeholders. In conjunction with the AA, determining the scope or responsibility of the respective organizations for ship procurement, conversion, reconversion, reconditioning, or modification that substantially changes the basic characteristics of vessels. Reviewing and approving substantial or controversial changes in plans and specifications for ship repair, maintenance, or operation contracts.RequirementsCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-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. (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: 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. WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required. PRESENTATION: Applicants may be asked to prepare and present a presentation, provide a presentation on a scenario-based situation or a similar activity as a part of the applicant evaluation process. DRUG TEST: This is a drug testing position. You will be required to complete a drug test upon entry of this position and are subjected to at random drug testing.