Regional Director

Full Job Description

The position is Regional Director, Office of the Assistant Secretary, Economic Development Administration (EDA).

This position serves as Director of the Atlanta Regional Office and proactively manages efforts of regional office staff to ensure EDA investment priorities are comprehensively incorporated into investment development and evaluation within a major geographical region encompassing several states.

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.

Knowledge of economic development principles, concepts, strategies, trends, processes, and/or programs relating to regional, state, and local economic development problems, including enhancing regional competitiveness, entrepreneurship, and industry cluster development.

Experience in dealing with economic development organizations and institutions as well as local, state, and federal officials on economic development problems in promoting cooperation and collaboration in local communities, economic districts, and regions, particularly in the Southern region of the United States.

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:

As Regional Director, the incumbent acts as the Economic Development Administration (EDA) representative in the serviced region, working with wide latitude and speaking on behalf of the Assistant Secretary at high-level meetings.

Implements agency policy and legislative requirements.

Cultivates a good rapport with key individuals/groups in the region on behalf of the Assistant Secretary and fosters communication and collaboration between diverse entities while promoting the Administration's goals and actions.

Ensures the flow of information from the region to Headquarters is sufficient to foster good policy execution, program planning, and evaluation.

Fully supports the Assistant Secretary, ensuring the EDA programs are carried out effectively and efficiently.

The incumbent performs the following specific duties: Relying on career status support staff for recommendations, the incumbent is responsible for directing, coordinating, and monitoring technical and financial assistance programs for the Economic Development Administration related to the needs of the designated areas and districts served by the Regional Office.

Further, the incumbent is responsible for directing a large group of technical and administrative personnel engaged in analyzing, evaluating, and acting on proposals or activities associated with economic development.

Represents the Economic Development Administration in establishing and maintaining effective relations with other federal agencies and national organizations concerned with coordinated policies and programs for economic development and, when designated, serves as the Department of Commerce member on interagency committees related to economic development.

Collaborates with other agencies of the Executive Branch in coordinating economic development programs, which supplement or are closely allied with the Department's economic development programs.

Stimulates interest of state and local agencies in preparing and carrying out economic development programs for designated areas, districts, and centers.

Establishes guides as to nature, scope, context, and format of any overall economic development plan submitted for approval.

Reviews, evaluates and acts upon requests for approval of overall economic development plans.

Appears before professional, civic, and other groups to expand favorable relations with the public by discussing EDA's programs, policies, and appropriations.

Works with various information media for the same purpose.

Coordinates with local and state governments in economic development organization and planning and in development of the Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP) which is related to the needs of all designated areas serviced by the Regional Office.

Maintains a strong, responsive relationship with special departments, councils, and other groups.

Develops and implements a regional strategy, which is a statement of goals and objectives upon which the region will concentrate its efforts and appropriately allocate its portion of EDA's resources during the fiscal year.

Counsels, advises, and collaborates with top agency officials on policy matters and major considerations in developing, implementing, and coordinating all regional economic development efforts as they interrelate in addressing national, regional, and subregional strategies.

Advises the Assistant Secretary on special problems as they relate to national initiatives and programs, and as they impact upon major constituents or their key representatives.