Regional Administrator

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and Hour Division (WHD).

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 Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) 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 Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience in applying knowledge of Federal Labor Standards, Laws, and Regulations, and in providing advice and guidance on complex program objectives, controversial policy issues, and precedent-setting activities that could have major implications for regulations, legislation, and policies relating to enforcement and outreach objectives and functions.

MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience in formulating Regional policies and procedures to support National agency programs, goals, and 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. 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:

• Directs, coordinates and administers all aspects of WHD programs in a region, representing the Wage and Hour Administrator on all matters, regarding such programs within the Region.
• Plans, formulates, develops, and executes regionwide programs and policies to carry out the mission and objectives of the program and provides executive direction to the subordinate WHD offices within the Region to ensure appropriate program emphasis and accomplishment of priorities in relationship to overall regional program objectives.
• Exercises broad delegated program and administrative authority in determinations relative to the proper accomplishment of program functions in the Region.
• Provides leadership and guidance in maintaining contacts with community, civic, business, and educational groups within the region.
• Maintains effective relations with the communications media of the Region, such as television, radio, newspaper, and trade or professional journals.
• Plans and directs other regionwide efforts to promote understanding of and compliance with WHD program requirements.

Salary : $151,661