Duties

Summary

The Director, Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP), and he/she formulates its programs, policies, and procedures, and ensures that they are carried out.

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Responsibilities

The Director, Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP), and he/she formulates its programs, policies, and procedures, and ensures that they are carried out. He/she plans the operations of the Program to focus on modernizing America's manufacturing base through the transfer of modern manufacturing technology and techniques to small and medium-sized companies. He/she is responsible for the planning and operation of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program, NIST. The incumbent:

• provides leadership to the NIST MEP national office and the system of MEP centers. This includes (a) setting the direction for key functions such as center competitions and selection; (b) development and leadership of the system's strategic approach to sustaining and growing the economic competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers, particularly small and medium sized manufacturers; (c) requesting, planning for and operational oversight of the program's annual funding and internal management systems; (d) responsibility for the performance of the MEP system and achieving annual Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) metrics; (e) overseeing systems for communication and dissemination of system and center best practices, achievements, and impacts through traditional and social media; and (f) ensuring that systems are in place to provide technical assistance to and between MEP centers, NIST MEP regional office staff, and federal and state partners of the MEP program.
• represents the MEP in national manufacturing policy and strategy, including representing NIST to and/or with the Department of Commerce to national stakeholders including the Office of Management and Budget, the National Economic Council, the U.S. Congress, and others on budget, and other matters concerning the Program. The incumbent renders expert technical, manufacturing knowledge to senior officials of NIST, DOC, other agencies, cooperating institutions, universities and requesting industrial organizations in all areas concerned with manufacturing. The incumbent represents the MEP, NIST, and the Department of Commerce, both personally and through appropriate delegation of staff, in government and non-government manufacturing and related committees and societies.
• serves as either the Designated Federal Official or the alternate for the MEP Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is a "Federal Advisory Committee" authorized under the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (P.L. 114-329) of 2017 and consists of not fewer than 10 members broadly representative of stakeholders appointed by the NIST Director; at least two members shall be employed by or on an advisory board for a Center; at least five members shall be from United States small businesses in the manufacturing sector; and at least one member shall represent a community college. The Advisory Board provides (1) advice on the activities, plans, and policies of the Program; (2) assessments of the soundness of the plans and strategies of the Program; and (3) assessments of current performance against the plans of the Program.
• is an expert in developing, maintaining and growing federal-state partnerships and public-private partnerships that bring together federal, state, and private sector policies and resources towards an "eco-system" that helps grow the economic competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers. This includes but is not limited to representing the program to state policy leaders and industry leaders and working collaboratively towards a common goal and vision.
• collaborates with other OU Directors and Office Chiefs in various periodic and special Institute program planning and review meetings dealing with such matters as long and short-range program planning, the coordination of technology transfer, NIST-wide manufacturing activities, inter-laboratory activities, the accommodation of new or emerging needs of science and technology, and cooperative technology development and transfer in the general fields of the Institute's competence.
• participates in exchanges of technical information and plans, organizes, and operates appropriate mechanisms for coordinating technical activities and programs; participates in important liaison and representative functions with senior manufacturing and technology based economic development programs of foreign governments, industrial laboratories, universities, and Federal and state laboratories for the prime purpose of facilitating programs under the direction of the MEP.
• initiates and coordinates long-range and strategic planning activities of MEP assuring that it takes into account assessments of future manufacturing needs, current priorities, and technical opportunities as articulated by the Administration, Congress, state and local governments, industry, and the general public.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional to frequent travel may be required.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
00

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days.
• Mobility agreements are required for members of the SES.

Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties and assignments of the position.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must possess all of the mandatory executive core and professional/technical qualifications.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the ECQs and PTQs.

You must show in your resume that you possess the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications and the Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below. We recommend that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs you managed, and your accomplishments, including the results of your actions. An individual's total experience must demonstrate possession of the ECQs and PTQs to perform the duties of this position.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

ECQ 1 - Leading Change: involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision.

ECQ 2 - Leading People: involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflict. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building.

ECQ 3 - Results Driven: involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Technical Credibility.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management.

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: involves the 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. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy and Influencing/Negotiating.

Fundamental Competencies: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning and Public Service Motivation.

Professional and Technical Qualifications (PTQs):

PTQ 1. A broad knowledge of and demonstrated experience in manufacturing, manufacturing and industrial extension programs, and/or technology-based economic development as evidenced by private sector experience, program management, technical expertise, or thought leadership, such as publications and presentations.

PTQ 2. Demonstrated experience communicating and partnering with a diverse set of customers and stakeholders such as senior level federal officials; Congressional Members and staff; state elected officials and policy makers; private sector manufacturing leaders; and national and regional organizations that are part of the manufacturing eco-system.

PTQ 3. Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, managing, and directing a multi-level technical and/or business organization of significant size, resource, complexity, and scope that includes national-local and public-private partnerships.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Applications should be submitted on-line through usajobs.gov.

Please do not submit separate statements addressing the ECQs and PTQs.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement.

Additional information

Mobility: Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Please see http://www.sss.gov for more information.

Relocation expenses: Payment of relocation expenses may be authorized.

Background investigation: This position requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.

Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) within 30 days of their appointment, annually thereafter and upon termination of Federal Government employment.

Qualifications approval and probationary period: Persons newly selected for career appointments within the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service.

Travel: Occasional to frequent travel may be required.

Social Security Number: You will be required to enter your full social security number (SSN) to initially access and create an account at the www.usajobs.gov website. However, only the last four (4) digits will appear in your resume. Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package.

Privacy Act notice (PL93-579) - The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

False Statements: If you make false statements in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or, you may be subject to fine, imprisonment or other disciplinary action.

Signature: Before you are hired, you may be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

NIST is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about NIST, visit NIST's channel on youtube.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants will be evaluated by a panel of Senior Executives to determine the degree to which they possess the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur.
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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process
National security

Required Documents

All applicants must submit an application via www.usajobs.gov.

You must submit a resume. Your resume showing relevant experience, should clearly document your leadership experience and reflect evidence of meeting the ECQs and PTQs. YOUR RESUME MUST NOT EXCEED FIVE PAGES. Any additional information beyond five pages will not be considered.

Current federal employees are encouraged, but not required, to submit a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your current tenure, position title, series and grade level.

You will be directed to FAX or upload documents at the www.usajobs.gov site to attach to your application for this position. If you select the FAX option, please use the required cover sheet and follow the instructions provided at www.usajobs.gov . Failure to provide required documentation may result in lost consideration.

NOTE: Once a document has been uploaded or faxed to a particular category (i.e., transcript), you cannot refax or upload additional documents to the same category (i.e., transcript) without overriding the original documents. In this case, please submit the additional documents to the "other" category. Also note that if you wish to add documents after you have already applied to this vacancy, you must upload or fax the new documents and then reapply to the vacancy so that the new documents can be attached to your application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.