Director, Office of Compliance and Enforcement

Full Job Description

The Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) provides an innovative work environment for its employees.

As a Senior Leader, you are expected to possess team, management, and leadership skills needed to lead a dynamic and growing organization.

The management skills will enhance overall performance and productivity of the staff while creating a vibrant work culture.

To learn more about the CTP, please visit the following link: https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products.

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must show in your resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements of 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.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs).Technical Qualifications (TQs) -- Mandatory; Your resume (not to exceed 2 pages) should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following TQs.

(Do not submit a separate narrative addressing the TQs): Experience that demonstrates strong leadership abilities in a scientific, regulatory, or public health organization; demonstrated ability to develop program goals and strategic/tactical priorities; demonstrated ability to develop, direct and/or guide long-term and short-term projects and to conduct periodic program assessments.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational lines and beyond to build strong working relationships among people and organizations with diverse interests and/or opinions.

Knowledge and understanding of the provisions, limitations, and practical application of laws and regulations in a public health context.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) -- Mandatory; 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 the 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.

Your executive resume should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed (e.g.

budget, type and number of staff supervised) and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. Major Duties:

• Provides executive leadership, direction, and senior management for all of the Center's compliance and enforcement responsibilities regarding the planning, development, administration, execution, and coordination of nationwide programs and policies.
• Provides executive leadership and direction for all retail regulatory projects and tobacco retail investigations, inspections, and enforcement action reviews.
• Oversees office's policies, priorities, and processes for all advisory, administrative, and judicial enforcement actions, including issuing warning letters, civil money penalties, injunctions, seizures, import alerts, and no tobacco sales orders.
• Provides direction, leadership, coordination, and guidance for the overall operations of program segments responsible for all compliance and enforcement policy issues and the Office of Compliance and Enforcement (OCE) extensive contracts program.
• Plans and sets long-range goals and schedules for the overall work of the Office, ensures implementation by the management team for the Office and organizes the goals, priorities, and objectives of the Office.
• Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis, determines the best approach and solution for resolving budget problems, and plans for long-range staffing needs.
• Establishes, prioritizes, and approves OCE quality management activities, as well as determines key business processes.
• Performs review and analysis of data to ensure continued suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of OCE products, services, and systems.
• Performs a critical role in strategic planning activities for OCE and guides the strategic vision for the office.
• Guides the Office's strategic vision, including assignment of resources to strategic program areas in order to generate maximum impact and mission achievement.
• Sets priorities for Office program areas under their management.
• Institutes performance metrics to evaluate the Office's execution of its mission.
• Advises high-level Agency officials on administrative and regulatory programs and policies concerning Agency compliance responsibilities relating to the manufacture, distribution, importation, marketing, and promotion of tobacco products.
• Participates in and contributes to top level Center, Agency and Department discussions, meetings and conferences on broad compliance matters and issues.
• Monitors, coordinates, and advises the CTP Director on new or revised policies related to the Center's compliance and enforcement responsibilities.
• Provides technical guidance and support in the development and review of standards, regulations, and guidance related to tobacco product compliance and enforcement, evaluates and monitors compliance and enforcement programs across the supply chain.
• Oversees the conduct of field tests and manufacturing inspections, and surveillance activities through among other things, product submissions, publication surveillance, and the internet.
• Evaluates regulated industry activities to ensure compliance with regulations relating to the Center's overall compliance and enforcement efforts.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with top level FDA and government officials, industry representatives, program directors, senior scientific and academia officials, and state and local health and compliance officials.
• Represents OCE and CTP, including serving as spokesperson on matters under their areas of expertise, including through public presentations and attendance at conferences and other meetings.