Regional Director

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA).

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The "Required Documents" section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants that do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration.

Qualifications:

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 be hired based on merit and competence.

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.

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: An in-depth understanding and current awareness of: (a) the structure, administration, and operation of employee benefit plans, (b) the multitude of investment procedures, practices and vehicles employed by pension and welfare plan administrators; and (c) financial institutions and practices (i.e., securities, tax, banking, insurance, or other financial regulatory statutes).

TQ 2: A comprehensive knowledge of: (a) ERISA and related civil and criminal laws, regulations, precedents, polices, and legal decisions, and (b) the current civil and criminal investigative techniques, methods and procedures.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Provides executive leadership for a multi-state Regional Office, overseeing all ERISA civil and criminal enforcement activities and ensuring alignment with Agency and Department priorities.
• Participates in national policy and strategy development, contributing to Agency-level goals, enforcement strategies, operating plans, and long-range program direction.
• Directs and manages regional enforcement programs, including investigations, corrective actions, targeting strategies, special projects, and coordination with legal and prosecutorial partners.
• Serves as the principal regional representative of EBSA, engaging with federal, state, and local officials, industry groups, plan administrators, and public stakeholders to advance understanding of ERISA and Agency initiatives.
• Ensures effective interagency coordination, maintaining liaison with SOL, U.S. Attorneys, and other regulatory bodies to support enforcement, litigation, and policy implementation.
• Leads regional human capital and resource management, directing staff, allocating resources, setting priorities, evaluating program performance, and developing staffing and budget justifications.

Salary : $151,661