National Field Director

This position is in the International Trade Administration, Global Markets within the U.S. Field component. The National Field Director manages and directs Global Markets nationwide network of U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs). This position reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for U.S. Field and serves as their deputy.

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 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 Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images or graphics. Your resumes 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 Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

1. Demonstrates experience leading a large and geographically dispersed organization to achieve program results and experience overseeing annual strategic planning processes aimed at expanding opportunities to maximize local and U.S. Government trade promotion and international trade, economic, and business issues in international markets.
2. Demonstrates experience fostering and managing relationships with Small Business Administration, Export-Import Bank, Foreign Agricultural Service, and other partner agencies to leverage program, promote synergies and ensure seamless client service based on shard mission objectives.

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.

• 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:

• Advice and consultation with the DAS on such matters as policy, organizational structure, administrative systems and procedures, program implementation, performance evaluation and other matters may arise.
• Represents the DAS in executive meetings within and outside the Department related to the U.S. field.
• Fosters, initiates and manages relationships with partner agencies to leverage programs, promotes synergies and ensure seamless client service based on shared mission objectives.
• Represents executives from Small Business Administration, Export-Import Bank, Foreign Agricultural Service, and others to leverage and coordinate programs to ensure seamless service for small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) across federal agencies.
• Works with the DAS, provides strategic direction and communication of strategy and priorities to all staff in the U.S. field.
• Directs and oversees annual strategic planning process for U.S. field to identify and develop strategies aimed at maximizing local and national trade promotion opportunities and addressing local challenges.
• Operates enterprise-wide strategic planning, human capital management, and resource allocation processes and methodologies to optimize and promote consistency in goal setting, resource allocation, executive decision making, policy coordination, and internal controls.

Salary : $151,661