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Director, Office of the National Training Center

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Department of Energy

This job in plain English

The U.S. Department of Energy is hiring a Director for the National Training Center, which is part of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. This Senior Executive Service leadership job has one opening, in either Albuquerque, New Mexico or Washington, DC, with the final location chosen at selection. The center trains workers in nuclear security, safety, and energy topics, and the role may require up to 50% travel and a security clearance.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States can apply. The agency clarified that it is open to all U.S. citizens. Veterans' preference does not apply to Senior Executive Service jobs.

What you would do

  • Set long-term plans that link training operations with Department of Energy priorities
  • Lead design, delivery, and improvement of safety, security, and technical training programs
  • Oversee training facilities, live-fire ranges, and modern learning technologies
  • Work with senior Energy Department, NNSA, federal, and industry leaders on training partnerships
  • Direct complex operations, contracts, infrastructure, and budgets for accountability and efficiency

Do you qualify for ES?

With experience: Your resume must show evidence of two Technical Qualifications, training program management and advanced training infrastructure management, plus five Executive Core Qualifications on leadership and results. The announcement does not state a set number of years of experience.

With education: No education requirements are stated.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages showing evidence of all TQs and ECQs
  • Resume in at least 10-point font
  • SF-50 showing current or former SES appointment, if applicable
  • Verification of SESCDP completion and QRB certification, if you are an SESCDP graduate
  • SF-50 or equivalent showing current federal civil service status, if applicable

How you will be rated: Your resume is first checked for minimum qualifications, then reviewed for the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications. Pages past 2 may not be reviewed, and separate written narratives are not accepted. Highly qualified applicants may have one or more interviews before referral to the selecting official.

Tips for this job:

  • Show evidence for each of the two TQs and five ECQs inside your 2-page resume, since separate narratives are not accepted
  • Do not use the USAJOBS resume builder; upload your own resume
  • Include SF-50 forms if you are a current or former SES member or federal employee

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel of 50% or less may be expected.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are reimbursed. You may qualify for a recruitment incentive under agency policy.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national
  • 1-year Senior Executive Service probationary period unless already completed
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when the agency requests it
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959, or exemption
  • Pre-employment and random drug tests
  • File Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278 within 30 days of appointment and yearly after
  • May be required to obtain and keep a security clearance before starting
  • Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board unless already noncompetitive SES
  • Disclose any recent political Schedule A, Schedule C, or noncareer SES service

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$199,172 – $228,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
ES · Senior Executive Service
Locations
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Senior Executive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Travel
50% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Program Management (0340)
Announcement
27-HC-1619-13098241-ES

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