This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS). The mission of SAMHSA is to improve the quality and availability of treatment and prevention services for people with substance abuse and mental illness.

Duties

ABOUT THE POSITION Responsible for overseeing the activities, through subordinate supervisory and executive directors, of the OAS, the Centers for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Prevention (CSAP), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) and Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ) in addition to the Office of Financial Resources (OFR), and Office of Management, Technology, and Operations (OMTO) and will be involved in substantive program and operational matters covering the full range of the Agency's interest and activities, and complete familiarity with the Assistant Secretary's philosophy and management approach. Assignments will involve highly sensitive and confidential matters and require the application of a sound knowledge of the many broadly defined Departmental-level program objectives and the current issues and special concerns which include critical matters pertaining to policies, priorities, and program direction of the Agency and to its structure, organization and operation. The scope and range of these responsibilities involve overall priority setting both with respect to resource allocation and issues for analysis and policy development. This requires extensive knowledge of policy issues, management experience, and highly developed interpersonal and negotiating skills.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Position requires the completion of a public financial disclosure report.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• Must complete a 1 year probationary period, if not previously completed.
• Application must be received by closing date of the announcement.
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy
• Pre-Employment Drug screening required
• Requires Top Secret Clearance

Qualifications

Open to all U.S. Citizens, Federal Competitive Status Candidates, Current SES and SES Reinstatement Eligibles, and SESCDP Graduates. SESCDP graduate candidates may also apply for noncompetitive consideration if applicable. As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration. All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show IN YOUR RESUME that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, Five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Job Specific Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results. Fundamental Competencies: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): 1. Leading Change: 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. 2. Leading People: 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. 3. Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational 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. 4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions: 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. Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs):This position also requires that you possess PTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following PTQs must be evident in your resume. Subject matter expertise on behavioral health continuum, including prevention, mental health promotion, treatment, harm reduction and recovery. Experience working with mental health and substance use stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead coalitions, collaboratives and other convenings to advance goals of the agency. It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 5600 Fishers Ln Rockville, MD 20857 US
• Name: Gregory Stewart
• Phone: 202-401-5714
• Email: [email protected]