Manager, Idaho Cleanup Project

Full Job Description

The Department of Energy is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Executive Service (SES) professional to take on the role of Manager at the Idaho Cleanup Project (ES-340).

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Idaho Cleanup Project and its associated activities, ensuring operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and effectively.

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: Executive Leadership in Environmental Remediation, Nuclear Facility Deactivation, Decontamination and Demolition, and Nuclear Waste Management.

TQ 2: Evidence of the ability to resolve difficult and controversial operational issues in a large enterprise organization which provides management and advisory services to a broad spectrum of nuclear and waste management policy and program operations.

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 Manager, Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP), you will: Oversee operations and influence Department of Energy (DOE) wide policy and planning decisions.

Direct activities and develop strategic plans based on long-term assessments. Set standards for internal controls and evaluate policy, program, and project viability.

Deliver executive-level expertise and strategic direction for the overall administration of the Office of Environmental Management (EM) ICP mission.

Oversee ICP operations, which include developing and configuring work breakdown structures and resource-loaded schedules, integrating systems and managing support contracts, preparing integrated monthly reports, tracking action items, and issuing programmatic budget guidance.

Allocate financial and personnel resources to meet mission goals, identify areas for major improvement, and create and implement action plans.

Direct the execution of Departmental policies, oversee planning, and review project management strategies.

Develop standards and determine priorities for all ICP planning, budgeting, financial control, and forecasting methods as agreed with DOE-EM.

Ensure smooth coordination of responsibilities and encourage stakeholder participation in decision-making, working together with DOE-EM.

Oversee both technical and administrative operations of subordinate organizations led by SES or GS-15 (or equivalent) personnel, resolving issues that arise from the unique arrangements between these groups.

Coordinate with the Nuclear Energy, Idaho Manager (NE-ID) on transferring facilities and materials between EM and Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

The ICP Manager oversees transitions to support both cleanup and INL missions.

Collaborate with the NE-ID Manager to deliver unified communication of DOE activities at the Idaho site to local communities, regulatory agencies, tribal representatives, and other stakeholders.

Formulate policy recommendations and establish long-term compliance requirements to ensure the ICP mission is carried out in an environmentally sound, safe, and compliant manner with all relevant environment, safety, and health directives.

Negotiate agreements and authorize conditions, timelines, and procedures to collaboratively oversee project contracts that facilitate the safe, cost-effective, and timely completion of environmental remediation, restoration, and hazardous and nuclear waste management programs.

These programs involve high-level radioactive waste, low-level and transuranic radioactive waste, spent nuclear fuel, contaminated buildings and sites, as well as special nuclear material.