Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Energy

<p>Summary DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is looking for a dynamic, creative, and experienced executive to serve as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Energy (DAS-RE). EERE works to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of technologies and solutions to equitably transition America to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide by 2050. Responsibilities The position reports to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and also works with the Assistant Secretary. DAS-RE is supported by the four technology offices, including the Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO), Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), and Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO), and by senior staff who provide expert technical and program management advice. DAS-RE and their senior staff team have responsibilities that include integration of renewable power into the grid; clean energy policies; siting, permitting, and deployment of renewable energy and distributed energy technologies; and establishment of uniform and effective engagement with the National Laboratories. DAS-RE also integrates and coordinates activities among EERE's technology programs, EERE's Golden Field Office, and other DOE offices and Federal agencies. As the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Energy you will: Establish a forward-leaning vision, set priorities, and develop technical and investment strategies for a national renewable energy program. In this effort, you will direct development of technical content for the Presidential budget requests for renewable energy programs and EERE's grid modernization activities, totaling in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Work with office directors in SETO, WETO, WPTO, and GTO to formulate the vision for Renewable Energy programs and direct the identification, development, and analysis of technical programs in the renewable energy field, ensuring that program plans meet the technical needs of the Nation and are complementary to private industry R&amp;D activities. Manage the work of highly qualified technical and scientific program managers and office directors in SETO, WETO, WPTO, and GTO. This includes overseeing complex scientific and market studies and analyses involving senior scientific and managerial representatives from government and the private sector and advising the Assistant Secretary of the findings and associated recommendations. Represent DOE, EERE, and the Assistant Secretary as a senior scientific and management official in meetings with representatives of domestic and foreign governments concerning joint technology programs and negotiate arrangements pertaining to program logic, pace, and funding. Provide leadership in dealing successfully with high-level officials within the Federal Government, state and local governments, Congress, industry, and other stakeholder organizations. Oversee periodic or annual assessments of deliverables, accomplishments, and performance of renewable energy programs in EERE and the National Laboratories. Work with EERE's senior leadership team to formulate DOE and EERE policies. Assure the effective management of Renewable Energy programs, activities, and resources by developing, implementing, and/or monitoring DOE-wide and EERE policies and processes. Work collaboratively with EERE leadership and staff to improve planning, budgeting and evaluation processes, and management and information systems. Provide technical and administrative supervision over subordinate organizations (SETO, WETO, WPTO, and GTO) headed by SES and/or GS-15 or equivalent members and resolve problems stemming from coordination of joint activities between organizations. Provide leadership around thoughtful management of office resources. Work with senior DOE officials and staff to identify and resolve technical, institutional, and managerial issues impacting programs. Determine the financial and personnel resources needed to achieve mission objectives, identify the need for major organizational improvements, develop the requisite plans, and direct implementing actions. Oversee recruitment of senior managers and technical experts necessary to ensure program success. Negotiate with and secure the cooperation of program managers and staff to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources, require changes in established procedures, or may be in competition with other agency priorities. Promote diversity within EERE. Instill a sense of community throughout the organization to create a work environment in which all staff members are fully supported. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY: This is a career position in the SES. Unless you are already a member of the SES with career status or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM, your executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before your appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with a DOE Executive Consultant to finalize your ECQ narrative for OPM submission. CITIZENSHIP: You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE (HSPD-12): Your appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity. PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278): If you are selected for this position, will be required to file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government Act of 1978. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Your initial SES career appointment becomes final only after you successfully complete a one-year probationary period. SELECTIVE SERVICE: All males born after December 31, 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. MOBILITY: A mobility agreement may be required based on mission needs. E-VERIFY: New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Qualifications As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below. The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME-BASED Method. The applicant must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) in detail within their resume. Resumes must not exceed eight (8) pages. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the complexity of the position, situation, or programs you've managed, and scope and breadth of the results or outcomes of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required for the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): YOUR RESUME MUST CLEARLY DOCUMENT AND DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) EVIDENCE WITHIN YOUR RESUME NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT (8) PAGES: 1. Leading Change: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity &amp; Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision 2. Leading People: Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals and provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building 3. Results Driven: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations and make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility 4. Business Acumen: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management 5. Building Coalitions: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating MANDTORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): IN ADDITION TO THE ECQs, YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your responses to the MTQs should be embedded/addressed in detail within your resume, not to exceed eight (8) pages. MTQ#1: Describe your experience directing organizations or programs that advance the development or adoption of clean energy technologies or services, including your management and leadership experience on issues including strategic vision and program planning, policy development, technology assessment, budgeting, and staffing. MTQ#2: Describe your experience working with various energy sector stakeholders to solicit feedback, negotiate, or communicate your organization's positions and work related to clean energy technologies and adoption. MTQ#3: Describe your experience building collaborative relationships and effective partnerships within and across different organizations and/or technical areas to achieve a common goal. A sample 8-page resume that incorporates ECQs and MTQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 29-37): http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Telework: Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the DOE Workplace Flexibilities policy. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov OF-306: You may be required to complete an OF-306, "Declaration for Federal Employment" form used to (a) determine your suitability for Federal Employment and/or (b) in conducting an investigation to determine your suitability or ability to hold a security clearance. Applications contain information subject to the Privacy Act (PL 93 579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov. The selecting official may need to consult Departmental ethics counsel to determine whether any of your former or current employers, affiliations, or financial holdings conflict with your ability to perform the duties of this position. If necessary, ethics counsel will work with you and the hiring office regarding potential mitigation strategies, if available. Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. This is a non-bargaining unit position.</p>