Program Manager (Managing Director)

Full Job Description

The FMC is the federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.

The FMC is dedicated to ensuring a competitive and dependable international ocean transportation system that supports the U.S. economy and safeguards the public from unfair or deceptive practices.

Join the FMC and be part of a mission-driven organization during an important and exciting time in the maritime industry.

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 Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) 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 (MTQs).

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (MTQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following technical qualification.

MTQ 1: Demonstrates executive-level expertise in budgeting and financial management, human capital, procurement and contracting, and information technology applying innovative thinking and effective communication to drive continuous program improvement and enhance customer service.

Ability to lead large teams with differing objectives and competing priorities to achieve a desired joint outcome.

MTQ2: Demonstrate extensive leadership experience managing a portfolio of regulatory programs, providing strategic direction for regulatory oversight, operational execution and enhance accountability.

Skilled in leading the development and implementation of long- and short-term goals, strategies, objectives, and performance metrics that drive accountability and ensure the successful fulfillment of the agency's mission and statutory mandates.

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:

This position is in the Office of the Managing Director and reports directly to the Commission Chairman, with broad discretionary powers and executive authority to act within established policies of the Chairman and the Commission.

This is a Tier 2 Senior Executive Service position. The incumbent serves as the Managing Director of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).

In this capacity, the responsibilities of the Managing Director include: Providing executive direction and guidance for the day-to-day activities of the Office of the Managing Director (OMD) staff and ensuring superior work product of all Program Bureau/Offices including the Bureau of Certification and Licensing, Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations and Compliance, Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services and the Offices of Information Technology.

Providing executive direction and guidance for the agency's major regulatory and administrative programs.

Establishing program objectives and priorities necessary to meet the agency's mission and statutory responsibilities.

Serving as a principal policy and technical consultant and advisor to the Commission regarding executive, operational, technical, and strategic approaches to develop, revise, and implement agency policies, decisions, and orders.

Serving as the Performance Improvement Officer, coordinating development of the agency's multi-year strategic plans and execution; tracking performance measures/targets; and overseeing execution of performance improvement efforts.

Coordinating systematic review of the agency's regulations affecting the shipping industry, and internal policies and procedures; and development of recommendations for new or modified regulations, policies, and procedures.

Representing the agency in meetings and negotiations of national and international importance, with representatives of the shipping industries, other federal government agencies, representatives of foreign governments, members of Congress, and congressional committees.

Directing, coordinating, and overseeing the agency's information technology (IT) program through the Director, OIT to ensure IT resources.