The Chief, Engineering Division oversees and directs program activities for one of five major organizational elements of the TF. The programs managed by the Engineering Division provide extensive life-safety capabilities/measures to protect individuals and critical, high-value facilities. The incumbent provides leadership and management in the areas of operational readiness, infrastructure management, risk assessment and risk mitigation in response to threats across a wide contingency spectrum. The incumbent develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, customers, partners, and industry to optimize collaboration and operations. The employee must possess an expert technical knowledge of logistics, equipment maintenance and maintenance operations, configuration management, cost analysis and project scheduling. The employee must also possess familiarity with Federal/DOD contracting functions; a thorough understanding of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosives (CBRE) equipment doctrine. The employee must possess excellent communications and leadership skills. Additionally, the Chief, Engineering Division is responsible for: - Effectively supporting, developing and managing a workforce that is capable of anticipating and responding to stakeholder requirements; - Serving as principal advisor to senior-level program stakeholders for areas assigned; - Managing the division's budget and workload, establishing performance requirements for subordinate staff and ensuring appropriate performance standards are applied; ensuring accountability and transparency in financial planning, decision-making and reporting, and ensuring sound investment of government financial resources and integrity of the Federal contracting process; - Demonstrating the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Establishes and implements an organizational vision in a continuously changing environment; - Leading a team of Engineers, Scientists, Emergency Management, and Information Technology Professionals toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals; - Monitoring CBRE defense technology base efforts in DOD, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Laboratories and in private sector research facilities. - Monitoring and participating in the research and development of new technologies in support of CBRE defense. - Participating in cooperative interagency CBRE defense technology activities. - Directing the implementation of approved plans. Tasking organizations and/or contractors to carry out technology initiatives. Evaluating technical progress to assess performance, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating technical modifications to accommodate requirements. - Monitoring design, construction arid fiscal progress. Analyzes deviations, problems and develops solutions to assure commitments are met; - Overseeing development of professional architectural and engineering design solutions for facility maintenance renovation and new construction involving major arid minor projects under the TF's jurisdiction, including space planning and interior design; - Leading the preparation and delivery of communications and briefings of senior stakeholders, as well as all other customers and partners of the TF. Interfacing with customers and representing the TF Director at meetings, briefings, conferences, etc. Establishing and maintaining partnerships with key customers and stakeholders; - Leading efforts to fully understand and meet stakeholder needs and requirements in the areas of risk mitigation and response readiness; - Effectively managing lifecycle costs of building protection system and biological surveillance programs while maintaining life and safety protection capabilities. - Performing other duties as assigned. Candidate will develop and implement both short-term and long-term strategic plans and operational concepts contributing to National Security/Emergency Preparedness, which receive the careful attention of senior leaders in the U.S. Government.
Job Summary
The incumbent serves as the Chief, Engineering Division for a Department of Defense (DoD) Special Task Force (TF), responsible for an emergency preparedness program. The TF develops and implements long- range strategic concepts, policies and plans for National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP). The TF also provides infrastructure support to governmental entities to maintain essential functions during times of crisis. This strategic level planning and infrastructure support is in response to threats across a wide contingency spectrum. The TF staff is comprised of personnel from several government departments and agencies, and includes subject matter experts in strategic planning, infrastructure management, communications, crisis and response. The work performed ensures the capability of specific essential government components to continue functioning under all conditions.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have experience in the following functional areas: Program/project management; engineering, architecture/construction principles, technical and administrative functions. The selectee must operate well under pressure, be collaborative in nature, capable of multi-tasking, and be .comfortable dealing with senior leaders and government officials. The ability to portray a positive, proactive, diplomatic and professional demeanor with partners and stakeholders is critical. The successful candidate should have experience providing operational customer/client service. The selectee will demonstrate a proficiency in understanding customer requirements, meeting those requirements and communicating effectively with senior-level stakeholders. Further, the candidate must be able to relate the most complex engineering/scientific information at hand back to the customer/stakeholders in non-technical terms to aide in their ability to understand/grasp applicable concepts, etc. 'The successful candidate must have the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to quickly assess a facility or multiple facilities ( or problem at hand) and rapidly form a list of requirements, through test and evaluation (T &E) ot other means, and develop and integrate solution sets from concept level up to actual build-out and field installation in the realm of matters pertaining to CBRE protection and mitigation. The successful candidate must have familiarization with facilities, operations & maintenance (O&M), and mechanical electrical, plumbing (MEP) disciplines and have the ability to generate and review complex work plans and schedules. The selected individual must demonstrate mastery in the five Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) core qualifications: (1) Technical/Professional Achievements, (2) Technical/Professional Development of Others, (3) Technical/Professional Leadership/Decision Making, (4) Continued Technical/Professional Development, and (5) Leading the Intelligence Enterprise. EDUCATION: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years experience. Degree must be in a technical field (engineering, science, etc.) For Non-DISL applicants: The applicant selected must meet all the Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed below. Applicants should provide a brief narrative (no more than one-half page) to support each TQ. In addition, each applicant must submit a resume. How You Will Be Evaluated: The applicant selected must meet all the Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed below. Applicants should provide a brief narrative (no more than one-half page) to support each TQ. In addition, each applicant must submit a resume. TQ 1: Professional Achievements Specific Technical/Professional Achievement focuses on personal technical achievement which demonstrates innovative research and/or breakthrough successes. While achievement may take the form of participation in group efforts, the candidate under review should be distinguished from the accomplishments of the team as a whole and evaluated in terms of the impact of individual skills and knowledge on the team effort. Competencies: - Expertise and Depth - Demonstrates recognized expertise and depth and/or breadth in the aspirant's field. Consistently demonstrates specific technical achievements and accomplishments (i.e. developed techniques and methods, inventions, or legal, fiscal, and/or other major contributions) that evidence mission impact that can be directly tied to an articulated mission need. - Problem Solving - Identifies and solves critical and/or sensitive problems by finding opportunities for improvement and addressing them through practical, sustainable responses resulting in significant Agency and/or IC-wide impact. Adapts to changing situations/priorities by modifying plans, programs and/or policies as appropriate, positively affecting major organizations and/or customers/stakeholders and/or redirecting activities towards new strategic thrusts. - Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. - Innovative Research - Demonstrates innovative research and/or breakthrough successes by applying knowledge of the scientific principles, methods and processes used; develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes. - Applied Expertise to Multiple Domains -Demonstrates understanding of various disciplines and concepts; utilizes that knowledge to approach increasingly complex problems from multiple directions TQ 2: Technical/Professional Development of Others Technical/Professional Development of Others focuses on the transfer of skills to others, especially to the next generation of experts. Covered in this category are not only concrete skills and knowledge, but such intangibles as how to approach problems, how to balance risk against the chance of success, factors in building problem-solving teams, how to communicate effectively, and the like. Developing skills in others can be accomplished in a multitude of ways beyond mentoring, including but not limited to, building curriculum, teaching, or transferring knowledge through papers and talks. Competencies: - Developing Others - Establishes mentoring relationships with one or more individuals by providing guidance, direction, and advice through formal or informal mentoring. Ensures their skills are transferred to others in support of the development of the next generation of experts in their domain. Actively supports hiring, promotion processes, retention and other agency wide initiatives to support building and sustaining an expert workforce. - Contributes to a culture that promotes collaboration and productivity. - Participation in the Community - Leads and influences boards, committees, panels, etc. of significance to the growth of a technical community of significance to NSA; actively participates in efforts aimed at conveying knowledge, such as seminars and conferences, teaching at the NCS, conducting on-the-job training, etc. - Ability to Communicate - Demonstrates executive level writing and oral communication skills; demonstrates effective listening and grounds communication in language and framing that exhibits understanding of the audience and allows the relaying of complex topics.. TQ 3: Technical/Professional Leadership/Decision Making Technical/Professional Decision Making focuses on the extent to which the employee is developing as a technical leader. At the highest levels this leadership should be unquestioned. In this area also fall such intangible components of leadership as perseverance and dependability Competencies: - Standing in Field - Demonstrates experience as a strong and credible technical leader. Provides high-impact expert advice to top management, peers and/or customers, partners or national leaders. - Ability to Influence - Provides high-impact expert advice to top management, peers and/or customers, partners or national leaders. Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information; displays persistence to find solutions and accomplish goals. Communicates confidently and skillfully with internal and external audiences. - Role in Decision Making - Makes sound and timely decisions to carry out ideas, develop systems or execute programs. TQ 4: Continued Technical/Professional Development Continued Technical/Professional Development focuses on the continuous enhancement of technical/professional skills and knowledge. Formal training, "stretch" assignments, research and writing projects, interaction with other experts, and other activities appropriate to the particular discipline should be evaluated as part of the appraisal process. Competencies: - Complexity - Seeks opportunities to increase understanding of complex and highly technical subjects, including participating in specific areas to deepen area of expertise. - Broadening of Vision - Acquires expertise in other disciplines, leading to additional opportunities and impacts. Examines biases and seeks insights to avoid stereotypical responses and behavior. - Ongoing Education - Demonstrates continual learning through formal training, 'stretch' assignments, research and writing projects, interaction with other experts, and other activities appropriate to the particular discipline. TQ 5: LEADING THE INTELLIGENCE ENTERPRISE This core qualification is comprised of the Intelligence Community (IC)-specific "joint" competencies of Collaboration and Integration, Enterprise Focus, and Value-Centered Leadership. Competencies: - Collaboration and Integration - Share information and knowledge to achieve results by creating an environment that promotes employee engagement, collaboration, integration, information and knowledge sharing, and the candid, open exchange of different points of view. - Enterprise Focus - Demonstrate a deep understanding of how the mission, structures, leaders, and cultures of the various DoD and IC components interact and connect. - Value-Centered Leadership - Advance and reinforce DoD and IC core values: A Commitment to selfless service and excellence in support of the IC's mission, as well as to preserving, protecting, and defending the Nation's laws and liberties; the integrity and Courage (moral, intellectual, and physical) to seek and speak the truth, to innovate, and to change things for the better, regardless of personal or professional risk; and Collaboration as members of a single IC-wide team, respecting and leveraging all members of the IC, their background, their sources and methods, and their points of view.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: DISL Tier 1 - $195,200 - $207,500 Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position. The incumbent of this position is designated as an Emergency Employee (EE), Non-Combat Essential (NCE) for purposes of weather-related events and/or in support of emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. This position may require sudden operational and/or training deployments, with little or no advance warning provided. Employee may be subject to 24-hour on-call duty. In an emergency, this service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Employee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under increased mental and physical stress. Employee must physically be able to move and assemble equipment weighing at least 50 pounds. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing and subject to random polygraph testing. This position requires a TOP SECRET clearance and T5, T5R or equivalent personnel security investigation.
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