The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) is a wholly owned government corporation created to construct, operate, and maintain the part of the St. Lawrence Seaway between the Port of Montreal and Lake Erie, within the territorial limits of the United States. The Deputy Administrator serves as the full deputy to the GLS's Administrator in directing all major headquarters units of the corporation.
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. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Demonstrated experience providing leadership in a complex organization, developing and implementing policies and procedures for administrative and financial management functions and activities, such as human resources, information technology, communications services, budgets, acquisitions, administrative services, accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. TQ 2. Demonstrated experience directing a diversified staff involved in planning, developing, and implementing complex operational and administrative programs to support and achieve agency goals and objectives. Applying senior-level communication techniques to collaborate with a distinct group of industry stakeholders to establish policies and advise on the implications for the organizational programs. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a 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 -This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. 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, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
As the Deputy Administrator, you will: Direct, manage, formulate, and approves policies, programs, functions, and goals of all Washington and Massena Offices providing policy development and analysis for these offices, and communicates the Administrator's policies, goals, and objectives to senior staff. Counsel and assist the Administrator in the formulation of plans designed to increase the Corporation's effectiveness in implementing the Saint Lawrence Seaway Act; provide counsel on all areas of the Corporation's jurisdiction, including budgetary matters, proposed legislation, employee and labor relations, operations, interaction with the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and Transport Canada, and strategic planning. Serve as principal representative of the Administrator and Corporation in dealing with Congress, representatives of other Federal Agencies, Washington-based associations, and embassies. Review proposed trade or economic legislation and analyzes policy implications for Corporation programs. In consultation with the Administrator, develop the Corporation's positions on internal, external, and international agreements for those actions that may have political ramifications.