Director Office of Exporter Services

Full Job Description

The Office of Exporter Services performs a number of activities implementing the export control and other functions of the Bureau of industry and Security (BIS).

These activities include drafting and publishing changes to the Export Administration Regulations, the National Security Industrial Base Regulations, and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations, educating the public on the regulations, developing training materials and tools, and conducting compliance verification activities.

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 Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images or graphics.

Your resumes 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 Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

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

Demonstrated ability to assist industry in developing effective export control compliance programs and oversee BIS compliance activity.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective assessment mechanisms to evaluate effectiveness of BIS control measures.

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.

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:

Oversees the drafting and publication of amendments to the Export Administration Regulations, the National Security Industrial Base Regulations, and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations.

Oversees the development of educational and training materials to further public knowledge of and compliance with the Export Administration Regulations.

This includes working with BIS's Office of Chief Information Officer to coordinate publication of outreach materials and related activities on the BIS website.

Develops and oversee BIS's compliance activities involving review of companies' internal Export Compliance Programs, and reviews of license exceptions and special comprehensive license users.

Designs and implements an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of BIS export controls in achieving their stated objectives.

Conducts quality assurance with the EA licensing offices to ensure that export license related tasks follow BIS policy and procedures.

Develops and implements an outreach strategy to proactively identify outreach targets in the technology supply chain and tailor outreach program and materials accordingly.

The outreach program shall include in-person, telephonic, electronic, webinar-based counseling, seminars, print and web-based publications, and in-person and web-based training and tools to disseminate and train the public, BIS staff, other U.S.

government agencies, and select foreign audiences on U.S. dual-use export control policies and procedures.

Support export control capacity building objectives of the State Department-led Export Control and Border Security Program (EXBS).

Works with BIS licensing offices to document policies and procedures for Export Administration's (EA) export control activities, including export license applications, license determinations, commodity classifications and advisory opinions.

Provides guidance to senior Bureau and Department officials, other U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, and the public, with respect to the Department's interpretation of export regulations.