Office of the Solicitor
Principal Deputy Director Departmental Ethics Office
Office of the Solicitor, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Department of the Interior SES Position Overview
Category 3 position, minimum pay $191,900. Pay set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. Situational telework may be approved at the discretion of the supervisor. Veterans preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
Commitment Statement 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.
Application Instructions To meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Technical Qualifications (TQs) – Required Documentation
Expert knowledge of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Hatch Act, and other applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and administrative and judicial decisions pertaining to procurement integrity, fraud, financial disclosure, criminal conflict of interest, conduct, and government ethics, and ability to interpret and apply legal authorities, precedents, and administrative guidance.
Demonstrated ability to integrate an ethics program and staff into organization operations, including planning and implementing a comprehensive ethics training program, assuring timely and accurate advice and counsel, and managing effective systems for financial disclosure reports and results.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) – Required Documentation
ECQ 1 – Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding:
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:
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:
Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4 – Leading People:
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:
Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Evaluation Criteria Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.
SES Certification Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with the package.
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Commitment Statement 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.
Application Instructions To meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Technical Qualifications (TQs) – Required Documentation
Expert knowledge of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Hatch Act, and other applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and administrative and judicial decisions pertaining to procurement integrity, fraud, financial disclosure, criminal conflict of interest, conduct, and government ethics, and ability to interpret and apply legal authorities, precedents, and administrative guidance.
Demonstrated ability to integrate an ethics program and staff into organization operations, including planning and implementing a comprehensive ethics training program, assuring timely and accurate advice and counsel, and managing effective systems for financial disclosure reports and results.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) – Required Documentation
ECQ 1 – Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding:
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:
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:
Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4 – Leading People:
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:
Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Evaluation Criteria Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.
SES Certification Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with the package.
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