The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME BASED method.Although applicants cannot address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) separately, evidence of each must be clearly demonstrated in the five page resume and throughout the rest of the application package. See How to Apply and Required Documents for more information and specifics.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an “SES corporate culture.” Your resume and application must demonstrate and address the ECQs and include examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities; address the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; describe policy initiatives undertaken; define level of contacts; convey the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and identify the results of actions taken.  OPM is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the SES prior to appointment. The five ECQs are as follows.

• ECQ 1: Leading Change. Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
• ECQ 2: Leading People. Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals and provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• ECQ 3: Results Driven. Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations, and make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• ECQ 4: Business Acumen. Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
• ECQ 5: Building Coalitions. Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

For additional information on ECQs, please review this detailed information provided by OPM.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ):A supplemental narrative must be submitted separately addressing each MTQ below. No more than one page per MTQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments.

Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following MTQs:

MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience planning, directing, and administering a utility Energy Efficiency organization, or, a significant component of an electrical utility that required aligning customer or program needs with organizational outputs.

• Applicant: Describe a situation where you managed a utility-focused Energy Efficiency and / or utility-focused program, including establishing operational strategies, policies, and program objectives; and formulating strategies to improve the program’s utilization.

MTQ 2: Ability to provide executive leadership and direction in the planning and development of new Energy Efficiency products or services based on emerging market trends, stakeholder needs and requests, and strategic business objectives.

• Applicant: Describe a time when you led the strategic planning or development of a new Energy Efficiency product, or utility service in response to an emerging market trend, compliance requirement, or evolving business and stakeholder needs. Explain the product or service, your role, and the resulting impact on the business and customers.

MTQ 3: Demonstrated experience establishing and managing partnerships with a diverse set of external stakeholders (e.g., customers, or public, private, tribal, and foreign stakeholders) to plan and deliver Energy Efficiency products and services, including developing or negotiating sales agreements, coordinating operations, or resolving policy issues or operational conflicts.

• Applicant: Describe a time when you managed a relationship with an external stakeholder to develop policy or implement agreements that involved a variety of considerations such as energy efficiency requirements, or utility system operations, as well as political, environmental, legal, or cost pressures.

1. Applicants must submit a resume (five page maximum) and separate narrative addressing each MTQ (maximum of one page per MTQ). In addition, applicants have the option of submitting a cover letter (one page maximum). Fonts cannot be smaller than 10 point. All documents must be uploaded into the system;  USAJobs Resume Builder resumes will not be accepted. Separate written narratives addressing the ECQs will not be considered. Pages submitted in excess of the limits described above will not be considered.  Substituting pages for other required documents in the application is not acceptable (e.g., submitting only a four-page resume but adding an additional page to address an MTQ). Please review: http://www.energy.gov/hc/tips-preparing-ses-applications
2. Other Documents: Current or former career SES members must provide an SF-50 showing current status or reinstatement eligibility.  Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their certification.
   • If you are a current, retired or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
   • If you are a graduate of an SES CDP, certified by OPM, you must submit a copy of you certification for non-competitive eligibility.

HOW TO SUBMIT ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: The documentation identified above must be attached to your application using one of the following actions:

1. “Upload” to upload documents directly from your computer;
2. “USAJOBS” to upload documents stored in your “USAJOBS” accounts.

Applicants will be prompted at the “Vacancy Documents” section of the application to add their required documents. Please review and follow the instructions listed to successfully submit your documents. Failure to submit the required documentation by 8:59 pm PDT of the closing date will result in loss of consideration. Make sure you include the announcement number for this position. Incomplete applications will result in a loss of consideration.

How to Apply