Director, Office of Oil and Gas

Full Job Description

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) seeks a dynamic and innovative executive to serve as the Department's senior oil and gas technical expert and lead the full lifecycle of oil and gas research and development (R&D) programs that unleash the full potential of America's resources while advancing affordable, reliable, and secure energy for the nation.

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.

TQ1: Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing, managing, executing, and fostering major research, development, and demonstration programs through the application of broad practical knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and/or related scientific disciplines related to oil and gas energy systems.

TQ2: Demonstrated expertise of the oil and gas industry, including production, transportation, storage, and utilization with experience leading the development of research and development strategies, identifying research objectives, evaluating program effectiveness, developing and defending budgets, preparing reports to Congress or other stakeholders, and interacting with public, private, and academic institutions.

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:

As the Director, Office of Oil and Gas, you will: Provide leadership management and direction for the Office, including strategic planning, key engagements, human resources, financial management, and program execution processes.

Direct the full lifecycle of oil and gas research and development programs, including framing strategic plans based on broad organizational assessments and evaluations of long-term organizational objectives.

Oversee the development of strategies for the purposes of planning R&D programs related to extraction, transportation and storage, and power generation, fuels, and chemicals.

Manage and execute budgets for R&D activities, articulates rationale for budget priorities and negotiate the defense of the Administration's budget within program areas of responsibilities.

Skillfully communicate complex and sensitive oil and gas technical and programmatic information while representing DOE as a senior advisor and spokesperson to defend budgets, provide testimony to Congress, and interact effectively with government agencies, private industry, academic institutions, Congressional staff, and the public.

Serve as a senior advisor to senior Departmental leaders on technical requirements and matters pertaining to oil and gas.

Provide technical and administrative supervision over subordinate organizations and resolve problems stemming from coordinating and directing activities complicated by particularized arrangements made between subordinate organizations.

Liaise with the National Energy Technology Laboratory Oil and Gas Center or Excellence counterpart to execute the mission and establish and achieve office goals and objectives.

Provide ongoing mentorship to junior staff by offering technical guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to support their professional growth.

Foster a collaborative learning environment, facilitates knowledge transfer, and helps staff build the competencies necessary to perform increasingly complex analytical and programmatic responsibilities.