<HTML><BODY style="word-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp-mode: space; -khtml-line-break: after-white-space; "><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">The Census Bureau has asked PMAG to forward the following vacancy announcement to the PMI/F community:</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Attracting diverse highly qualified candidates to be considered for executive level vacancies is a high priority for the</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">U. S. Census Bureau. Accordingly, we are expanding our outreach efforts by providing information on current vacancies to Presidential Management Intern Alumni Group members. Please share the attached vacancy announcement for the position of Chief, Budget Division with candidates searching for executive level positions. The open period is 3/9/07 through 4/9/07.</DIV><DIV class="Section1"><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="7"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 34.6667px;"><B><FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE</SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="7"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 41.3333px;"><B><FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="7"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 26.6667px;">VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT</SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="6"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><B><FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">U.S. Department of Commerce - U. S. Census Bureau</SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 2px;"><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></SPAN></FONT></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -192px;margin-left: 2in; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Announcement Number:</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>CEN-07-01P</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -192px;margin-left: 2in; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Position:</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-tab-count:3"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Chief, Budget Division</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -192px;margin-left: 2in; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Opening Date:</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">03/09/07</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -192px;margin-left: 2in; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Closing Date:</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">04/09/07<B><I> </I></B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><B><I>(Applications must be received by close of business - 5:00 p.m.</I></B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><I><FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">)</SPAN></FONT></I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -576px;margin-left: 6in; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Location:</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">U. S. Census Bureau, Suitland, Maryland</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-tab-count:3"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style=""><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -192px;margin-left: 2in; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Pay Plan/Series:</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">ES-0560</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -192px;margin-left: 2in; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Salary Range:</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">$111,676 - $154,600 (Maximum base salary limit may be increased to $168,000 when the Department’s Senior Executive Service performance management system is certified for 2007 by OPM and OMB).</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -192px;margin-left: 2in; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Area of Consideration:</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Applications will be accepted from All Sources (U.S. Citizens only).</B></SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0px;"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 0px;"> </SPAN></FONT><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 0px;"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Chief, Budget Division.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) career-reserved position. Positions in the SES are not graded.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">SES pay is commensurate with qualifications.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">SES employees are eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Veteran’s preference is not applicable to SES.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><B>MAJOR DUTIES</B></SPAN><B>: </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">The incumbent serves as Chief of the Budget Division, U.S. Census Bureau, and is recognized as the technical authority on matters of Bureau budgetary policies, laws and regulations.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Chief, Budget Division is vested with full authority and responsibility for assuring compliance with all governing laws and regulations.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">The Budget Division is responsible for directing and managing all phases of budgetary operations for the U. S. Census Bureau.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">This encompasses the accomplishment of single and multi-year planning, formulation, execution, control, and review of the Bureau's single and no-year appropriations, single and multi-year reimbursable and trust fund accounts, common service cost collection and regular interfund operations.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Major duties include the direction of multi-year budget planning, formulation, and presentation of budget requests, forecasting and execution of the annual operating budget, program budget review and evaluation, determination and expression of Bureau budget policy, the work funding authorization process, and expert advisory support to executive staff and program management.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">The incumbent is responsible for applying the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and becoming acquainted with the official EEO policy of the Department of Commerce.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><B>HOW TO APPLY:</B></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""> <O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Applications must be mailed or hand delivered.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">You must submit your application so that it will be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date of the announcement.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Submit an original and 3 copies of the following documents:</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>1.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Resume/Optional Form 612/Other</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> (include the vacancy announcement number)</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>2.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>List of degree and course information addressing the basic education requirement.</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> (If applicable). </SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>3.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>ECQ and PTQ Statements</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Each applicant is required to submit a separate statement addressing each of the 5 Executive Core Qualifications and each of the 3 Professional and Technical Qualifications for the position.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Current and former career SES members only - </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">A copy of the most recent SF-50 documenting your SES career appointment.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">(No response to ECQ statements is required.)</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>SES Candidate Development Program graduates only</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>-</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> A copy of your OPM Qualifications Review Board certification.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">(No response to ECQ statements is required.)</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style=""><B style=""><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:</SPAN></B></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Executive Core Qualifications and Professional and Technical Qualifications: In order to be considered for the position, applicants are required to submit a separate statement addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and each of the Professional and Technical Qualifications (PTQs).</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Each ECQ and PTQ must be addressed as a separate statement.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">A narrative description of 1-2 pages per ECQ and PTQ is normally sufficient.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">When addressing the ECQs and PTQs, statements that describe personal beliefs or philosophies should be avoided.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Each response should include a brief summary of the applicant’s executive experience in relation to the specific ECQ and PTQ and <B>specific examples</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> of accomplishments.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Please review the complete guide to writing executive qualifications at <A href="http://www.opm.gov/ses">www.opm.gov/ses</A>.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, and education they possess.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">All applicants must meet the mandatory ECQs to be eligible for further consideration, and must provide detailed evidence of how they meet the additional PTQs for this position.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Applicants must show that they possess the required experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and must show how and when they were used.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">This evidence must include clear, concise examples that demonstrate the level of accomplishment and degree of responsibility.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>QUALIFICATIONS - </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><B>Executive Core Qualifications:</B></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>ECQ 1</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - <B>Leading Change</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">: <B>This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Leadership Competencies</SPAN><B>:</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Creativity and Innovation </I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">- Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>External Awareness</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders’ views; is aware of the organization’s impact on the external environment.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Flexibility</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information; changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Resilience</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Deals effectively with pressure, remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity; Recovers quickly from setbacks.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Strategic Thinking</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Vision</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst for organizational change; Influences others to translate vision into action.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>ECQ 2 - Leading People</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">: <B>This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>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.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Leadership Competencies</SPAN>:</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Conflict Management</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Leveraging Diversity</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Developing Others (New)</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Team Building</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>ECQ 3 - Results Driven:</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Leadership Competencies</SPAN>:</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Accountability - </I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Holds self and others accountable for measurable high quality, timely, and cost-effective results.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Accepts responsibility for mistakes.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Complies with established control systems and rules.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Customer Service</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Decisiveness</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Entrepreneurship</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Positions the organizations for future success by identifying new opportunities; builds the organization by developing or improving products or services.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Takes calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Problem Solving </I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">- Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P></DIV><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Technical Credibility</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>ECQ 4</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> <B>- Business Acumen</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">: <B>This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Leadership Competencies</SPAN>:</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Financial Management - </I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Understands the organization’s financial processes.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Human Capital Management</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget constraints, and staffing needs.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Technology Management</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Keeps up-to-date on technological developments.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Makes effective use of technology to achieve results.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Ensures access to and security of technology systems.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>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</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Leadership Competencies</SPAN>:</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Partnering</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Political Savvy</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>Influencing/Negotiating</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> - Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>Fundamental Competencies</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">: </SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Interpersonal Skills </SPAN>- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Oral Communication </SPAN>- Makes clear and convincing oral presentation.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Integrity/Honesty</SPAN> - Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Shows consistency in words and actions.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">models high standards of ethics.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Written Communication </SPAN>- Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Continual Learning </SPAN>- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Public Service Motivation </SPAN>- Shows a commitment to serve the public.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><B>Professional and Technical Qualifications</B></SPAN><B>:</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">1.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Experience which demonstrates expert knowledge of budget formulation and execution regulations, policies, and guidelines within a large complex organization.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">2.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Experience and knowledge which demonstrates the ability to prepare, present, and defend a multi-million dollar agency budget and direct a system of controls for the resource allocation and expenditure control process.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">3.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Demonstrated ability to support financial management system goals and budget projects in order to correlate the program work at all levels with the budget formulation, presentation, and execution process.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><B>IMPORTANT ADDRESS INFORMATION</B></SPAN><B>:</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">1. You must address all mail processed through the United States Postal Services (USPS), (This includes mail such as Express, Priority, Registered, etc.)<B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">to:<B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">ATTN: Crystal Roy,<B> U. S. Census Bureau, Human Resources Division, Executive Resources Program, Room 2J436, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233-1400.</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">2. If using a carrier <B>OTHER</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> than the U.S. Postal Service (e. g., FedEx, UPS, Airborne, etc.), you must address it to: ATTN: Crystal Roy,<B> U. S. Census Bureau, Human Resources Division, Executive Resources Program, Room 2J436, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>20746</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>DUE TO USPS PROCEDURES AND CENSUS BUREAU SECURITY OPERATIONS, MAIL NOT ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER.</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><B>WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:</B></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">A panel of senior executives will distinguish the best qualified candidates from other applicants based on a review of each applicant’s ECQs, as appropriate, and PTQs.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Failure to meet all qualifications automatically disqualifies an applicant.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Persons tentatively selected for appointment to SES positions must have their ECQs approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><B>OTHER INFORMATION:</B></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Background and/or Security Investigation required.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">The materials you send with your application will not be returned.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Filing of the Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report is required if selected for this position (Ethics in Government Act P.L. 95-251).</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Public law requires all new appointees to submit proof of identity/employment eligibility.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">If selected, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must confirm their selective service registration status.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">In accordance with 5 USC 3303, any recommendation by Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected State or local government officials, political party officials or other individuals or organizations making the recommendation on the basis of the party affiliation of the applicant is prohibited.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Executive Branch agencies are barred from accepting or considering prohibited political recommendations, and indeed, are required to return to the individual any prohibited political recommendation with reference to statutory prohibition.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Such officials may supply a statement which "relates solely to the character and residence" of the</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">individual.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Applicants must apply at their own expense.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Applications mailed in Government postage-paid envelopes will not be accepted.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><A href="http://www.usajobs.opm.gov."><SPAN class="SYSHYPERTEXT"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">This vacancy may be accessed via the Internet at </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><A href="http://www.usajobs.opm.gov."><SPAN class="SYSHYPERTEXT"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">www.usajobs.opm.gov.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN style=""><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">For more information, contact the Executive Resources Staff on (301) 763-3727.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Relocation expenses may be paid.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Division at 301-763-3371.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B> </B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><B>TTY users can contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.</B></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><I>The Department of Commerce does not condone or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.</I></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style=""><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P></BODY></HTML>