Summary
The Director, Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program is primarily responsible for the planning and operation of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP) at NIST, which focuses on modernizing America's manufacturing base through the transfer of modern manufacturing technology and techniques to small and medium-sized companies.
This job is open to

• Senior executives
  Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties
The Director, Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program directs and controls the activities of the MEP.
In addition, this position is responsible for the following:

• Provides leadership to the NIST MEP national office and the system of MEP centers, such as through the development and leadership of the system's strategic approach to sustaining and growing the economic competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers, particularly small and medium-sized manufacturers.
• Represents the MEP in national manufacturing policy and strategy, including representing NIST to and/or with the Department of Commerce to national stakeholders including the Office of Management and Budget, the National Economic Council, the U.S. Congress, and others on budget, and other matters concerning the Program.
• Serves as an expert in developing, maintaining and growing federal-state partnerships and public-private partnerships that bring together federal, state, and private sector policies and resources towards an "eco-system" that helps grow the economic competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.
• Participates in exchanges of technical information and plans, organizes, and operates appropriate mechanisms for coordinating technical activities and programs.
• Participates in important liaison and representative functions with senior manufacturing and technology-based economic development programs of foreign governments, industrial laboratories, universities, and Federal and state laboratories for the prime purpose of facilitating programs under the direction of the MEP.
• Initiates and coordinates long-range and strategic planning activities of MEP assuring that it takes into account assessments of future manufacturing needs, current priorities, and technical opportunities as articulated by the Administration, Congress, state and local governments, industry, and the general public.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Background and/or security investigation required.
• Public Financial Disclosure (SF-278) filing within 30 days is required.
• Incumbent may be subject to geographic mobility
• Bargaining Unit: No.

Qualifications
Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties and assignments of the position.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the experience outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs).
To meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must possess all of ECQs and PTQs. You must show in your resume that you possess the mandatory ECQs and PTQs listed below. We recommend that your resume (up to 5 pages) emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs you managed, and your accomplishments, including the results of your actions. An individual's total experience must demonstrate possession of the ECQs and PTQs to perform the duties of this position.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building)
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management)
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the 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. (Competencies: partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating)
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs):
PTQ 1 - A broad knowledge of and demonstrated experience in manufacturing, manufacturing and industrial extension programs, and/or technology-based economic development as evidenced by private sector experience, program management, technical expertise, or thought leadership, such as publications and presentations.
PTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience communicating and partnering with a diverse set of customers and stakeholders such as senior level federal officials; Congressional Members and staff; state elected officials and policy makers; private sector manufacturing leaders; and national and regional organizations that are part of the manufacturing eco-system.
PTQ 3 - Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, managing, and directing a multi-level technical and/or business organization of significant size, resource, complexity, and scope that includes national-local and public-private partnerships.
The above qualifications would typically be acquired through education, senior level experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading and managing a comprehensive program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Applications should be submitted on-line through usajobs.gov. Please do not submit separate statements addressing the ECQs and PTQs.
The application process used to recruit for this position requires submitting a RESUME ONLY. Although there is no requirement to address each of the ECQs and PTQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your resume. Your resume must not exceed 5 pages.
For detailed guidance on addressing Executive Qualifications in a resume for the resume-based method of applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
Education
This position does not have an education requirement.
Additional information

• Mobility: Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.
• Relocation expenses: Payment of relocation expenses may be authorized in accordance with agency policy.
• Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) within 30 days of their appointment, annually thereafter and upon termination of Federal Government employment.
• Qualifications approval and probationary period: Persons newly selected for career appointments within the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service.

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:

• Telework
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Family-friendly leave
• Child and elder-care resources
• On-site childcare center
• Lactation spaces
• Wellness programs
• Fitness center
• Employee assistance programs

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• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants will be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) rating panel of senior managers to determine the degree to which they possess the executive core and professional/technical qualifications, and best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The ERB rating panel will make recommendations on best qualified candidates to the appointing authority. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, the ECQs, and the PTQs.
Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  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.
  In addition to your online application, the following documents must be submitted and received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 05/08/2024:
  1. Resume (uploaded as attachment or USAJOBS resume created with USAJOBS Resume Builder). You must submit a resume which provides evidence of how you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the three Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed in the announcement in one document. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. YOUR RESUME MUST NOT EXCEED FIVE PAGES. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered.
  2. SF-50 - For current Senior Executives or individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility: You are encouraged to submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your career appointment status in the SES. For current Federal employees: You are encouraged to submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your current tenure, position title, series and grade level. Award SF-50s will not be considered.
  3. Certification - For SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) Graduates: You must submit your SESCDP OPM-Certification documentation.
  Applicants who fail to submit requested documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position and your application will receive an "incomplete" rating. If you are unable to upload documents or you do not have access to the internet, please contact Amy Laughter at [redacted].
  Do not submit any additional information that is not required: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.
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