Chief Operating Officer for Water Resources

Geological Survey
US - California - Mountain View
July 1, 2024

Summary

Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a Category-3 position. The minimum pay for this position is $191,900. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors.

Routine and situational telework may be approved at the discretion of the supervisor.Veterans preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES).This job is open to

Senior executives

Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

VideosDutiesThe duty station location will be determined upon final selection.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, each applicant must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of executive-level management capabilities that are directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below. The ideal candidate will have experience managing employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet these basic qualification requirements in addition to all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically disqualify an applicant.

The Chief Operating Officer for Water Resources leads the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) within the Water Resources Mission Area (WMA) at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in the Department of the Interior. The position reports to the Associate Director for Water Resources (AD). The office is responsible for providing executive leadership to the day-to-day mission execution and budgetary and workforce planning of seven National science, technology, and support organizational units, which include two large and unique National facilities, that are collectively responsible for delivering water resources science products, services, and information for WMA Programs, Water Science Centers, partners, stakeholders, and the public.

Specific DutiesThe incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities:

Serves as a principal advisor to the AD and other WMA directors to provide overall guidance, strategy, and focus necessary to integrate human capital, fiscal, financial management, business information, property, safety, security, environmental, and procurement for the successful execution of the WMA mission.
Provides day-to-day executive-level leadership to the science and technology mission execution for Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program; National Water Quality Program; Water Availability and Use Science Program; and Water Resources Research Act Program.
Oversees and manages a multidisciplinary staff working in science, professional, technical, and administrative positions located in geographically distributed WMA Headquarter offices and several field offices, organized in seven subordinate divisions and offices.
Administers scientific and technical leadership to implement activities, projects, and functions for coordination of the strategic results measurements for science excellence, science impact, and science leadership.
Monitors and evaluates operational service efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction to ensure the WMA is providing effective products, information, and services.
Oversees the management of WMA enterprise IT infrastructure, services, and solutions, consisting of approximately 7000 systems, and collaborates with the Department of the Interior's Associate Chief Information Officer for the USGS to advocate for and develop enterprise IT strategies.
Provides executive-level representation for the USGS with Federal, State, and local governments, the scientific community in the private sector and academic institutions, and to customers and constituent groups.

Applicants who meet the mandatory executive and technical qualifications will be evaluated by a panel of SES members to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. This evaluation will determine which applicants are best qualified. Each candidate's background including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed. This information will be obtained from the application package, including the required narrative statements for the technical and Executive Core Qualifications described in this vacancy.

Additionally, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:

Directing the work of an organizational unit;
Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and
Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period
Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
This position requires pre and post-employment drug screening.

Additional Information:

A background investigation is required for this position. It is not a prerequisite to apply, however, the selectee must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a background investigation with a Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this position.
Subject to approval by the Department of the Interior's Executive Resources Board.
Initial appointments to the career Senior Executive Service must have ECQs certified by an OPM's Qualifications Review Board prior to appointment and you will be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Employees of the USGS are subject to the provisions of the Title 43, U.S. Code, Section 31(a) and may not according to this legislation and related regulations:
(a) have any personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in lands, or mineral wealth of such lands, whose title is in the United States; (b) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations; or (c) have any substantial personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business in the United States, except where specifically authorized by the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Within 30 days after selection, incumbent of this position will be required to file a Financial.

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