Duties

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. EERE has three technical pillars: Renewable Energy, Sustainable Transportation, and Buildings and Industry. The Renewable Energy pillar is comprised of four offices: Solar Energy Technologies (SETO), Wind Energy Technologies (WETO), Water Power Technologies (WPTO), and Geothermal Technologies (GTO). The Renewable Energy pillar is a $700M organization that formulates and directs programs designed to increase the production and utilization of renewable energy through RDD&D and technology transfer.
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 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&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 the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM, executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before the 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): A selectee's 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: An individual's initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  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.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  It is important you include and address all ECQs, MTQs, and accomplishments in your resume, MTQ narrative, and optional cover letter. A sample 5-page resume addressing ECQs can be viewed in the Guide to SES Qualifications (indexed at page 29-37).
  Thoroughly review the following list to determine the documentation you need to submit. If you fail to submit required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated "ineligible." Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. ALL APPLICANTS - Five (5) page resume including the following:

  • Full name, mailing and email addresses, day & evening telephone numbers
  • Education information including:
    • Name, city, state of colleges/universities attended, major & type of degree received.
    • Report only schools accredited by the accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
  • All work experience (paid and unpaid) including:
    • Job title, duties/accomplishments, employer's name/address, start/end dates (include month, day, and year), average hours per week worked, salary
  • Honors, awards, special accomplishments, and/or selected relevant publications.

  Tips for preparing SES applications. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.

  2. ALL APPLICANTS - MTQ Narrative (no more than one page per MTQ, using 1 inch margins and 12 point font size).

  3. Current or former career SES members must provide a SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.

  4. Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their certification.

  5. Current or former Federal Civilian employees, must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (non-award) documenting the following: 1) Full position title; 2) appointment type; 3) occupational series; 4) pay plan, grade, and step; 5) tenure code; 6) service computation date (SCD).

  6. Optional - cover letter (one page maximum).

  NOTE:

  • All documents must be uploaded into the system; USAJobs Resume Builder resumes will not be accepted.
  • Separate written narratives addressing the ECQs will not be considered.
  • Pages submitted in excess of the limits described above will not be considered. Substituting pages for other required documents in the application is not acceptable (e.g., submitting only a four-page resume but adding an additional page to address an MTQ).
  • Do not use borders, provide photos or list a Social Security Number or date of birth on any attachment.
  • If you are selected for this position, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to verify your responses.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. Faxed or e-mailed applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
  All statements made in this application are subject to investigation and any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.
  The application process is as follows:

  • You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/.

  • To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.

  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.

  • You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

  You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
  To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
  If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

  Agency contact information

  Adele Norton

  Phone

  240-364-4691

  Email

  adele.norton@hq.doe.gov

  Address

  Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Headquarters
  P.O. Box 5088
  Oak Ridge, TN 37831
  US

  Next steps

  You may check your application status any time after the announcement closes. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to the system to drive status updates notification for applicants. We recommend that you update your USAJOBS profile to receive these status updates via email after the announcement closes. We will continue to update your status on-line as changes are made. Applicants who meet the mandatory ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives.
  Once a candidate has been identified for selection, reference checks may be completed. The Department's appointing official(s) will make a final approval of the selection, and in competitive cases, OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB) must certify the ECQs before final appointment can occur. If OPM/QRB certification is required, the candidate identified for selection is required to prepare their ECQ package for OPM/QRB certification. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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