Assistant Director for the Office of Public Health

Description:

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Office of Public Health (OPH). The Assistant Director is the principal advisor in developing, coordinating, leading, implementing and overseeing public health efforts to reduce drug use and its consequences across the Federal government. The incumbent also undertakes technical and managerial efforts related to staff and contractors/consultants supporting the office.

Requirements:

Qualification Requirements: You must submit a separate narrative statement that addresses each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position as well as the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) related to all positions in the Senior Executive Service.

Your narrative statements should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification. Structure your statements in terms of the action taken, the context or environment in which the action was taken, and the outcome or results from such actions. You should write each statement with the vacancy in mind as all qualifications are directly related to the position being filled. Be sure to include appropriate training and awards when addressing your qualifications. Please limit your narrative statements to two pages per factor.

For further information and tips on writing effective narrative statements, see OPM's publication 'A Guide to SES Qualifications available on the OPM website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf .

If you do not submit a separate statement addressing these qualifications, you will not receive consideration for the position.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative or bullet format acceptable) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. You are required to respond to all technical qualifications. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application and you will be rated as 'ineligible.'

MTQ1: Describe your experience applying a thorough understanding and knowledge of evidence-based public health approaches for addressing substance use disorders in order to effectively review public health policies; and plan, develop and implement effective public health policies to address addiction and overdoses.

MTQ2: Describe your skill in effectively synthesizing highly complex and voluminous materials, and in presenting complex ideas, conclusions and recommendations persuasively and effectively, both orally and in writing; and demonstrated ability to organize and present complex analyses and issues in coherent products specifically designed to influence decision-making.

MTQ3: Describe your experience and skills in coalescing government stakeholders around, and leading internal teams on, efforts to expand access to evidence-based prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery programs.

MTQ4: Describe your skill and experience in developing and implementing policy-making processes that are informed by the latest trends, data, and research; and delivering measurable outcomes.


EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the SES under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory executive core qualifications. If you do not submit a separate statement addressing the ECQs and MTQs, you will not receive consideration for the position.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certificate of Completion of SESCDP) of your eligibility for appointment to the SES.

The following Fundamental Competencies are cross-cutting and should be addressed over the course of your ECQ narrative. It is not necessary to address them directly as long as the narrative, in its totality, shows mastery of the competencies on the whole. The competencies are: Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communications; Continual Learning; Written Communication; Integrity/Honesty; and Public Service Motivation.

ECQ 1: Leading Change - This core qualification 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.

ECQ 2: Leading People - This core qualification 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 conflicts.

ECQ 3: Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organization 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.

ECQ 4: Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5: Building Coalitions/Communications - This core qualification 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.