Deputy Superintendent

Full Job Description

This position is the chief operating officer with support and assistance provided to the Superintendent in the immediate command of the USMMA responsible for supervising all missions and functions.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

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

TQ 1: Demonstrated executive level experience leading a multifaceted educational organization or institution, e.g.

a college or university, military command or academy, and/or industry corporation, ideally with a maritime focus, which included planning, developing, and implementing complex operational and administrative programs.

TQ 2: Demonstrated executive level experience in a complex, multi-layered business environment, and ideally should have extensive experience with Federal government processes to include budgeting.

Incumbent must demonstrate understanding of Federal law, internal control, and organizational management processes.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Major Duties:

he Deputy Superintendent Pursuant to 46 U.S.C.

§ 51301, the Deputy Superintendent has responsibility of the USMMA, subject to the direction of the Superintendent, Assistant Secretary for Administration and Maritime Administrator, under the general supervision of the Secretary of TransportationThe Deputy Superintendent Pursuant to 46 U.S.C.

§ 51301, the Deputy Superintendent has responsibility of the USMMA, subject to the direction of the Maritime Administrator under the general supervision of the Secretary of Transportation.

Expected outcomes include: Provide oversight of all facets of support to midshipmen education and academic programming through the Dean/Provost, Department Heads, and other Academy leaders; Works closely with the USMMA Superintendent and Office of the Secretary of Transportation, the Deputy Superintendent supports comprehensive efforts to address campus improvement initiatives including academic achievement, infrastructure improvement, and strategic alignment with government and industry requirements (current and emerging); Creates and manages strategic change that will ensure that programmatic decisions effectively support organizational goals, priorities, values, and objectives; Ensures adherence to standards, policies, and procedures on the campus and for the Sea Year training program that maintain the Academy's zero tolerance standard for SASH; Directs a proactive program to ensure effective communications regarding the mission and operations of the Academy to Congress, the public, and other stakeholders, including managing effective coordination with DOT regarding all such communications.

Desired Qualifications The candidate may have experience in a military sea service at any rank, have attained a Coast Guard merchant mariner license, or have led an educational organization or served as a senior leader in the Armed Forces or merchant marine.