State Director,Montana/Dakotas Job Billings area,Montana USA,Government

The Department of the Interior is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of State Director, Montana/Dakotas located in Billings, MT
. This is a category 2 position with a minimum pay of $182,467
.

Veterans preference does not apply to the SES.

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their experience and qualifications. The Department values commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passion for the ideals of the American republic, and adherence to the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Technical Qualifications (TQs)

TQ 1:
Executive Leadership in Statewide Public Land and Resource Management
Demonstrated ability to lead and integrate complex statewide programs involving multiple-use resource management—including minerals, lands, range, watershed, wildlife, recreation, forestry, engineering, and cadastral survey—while balancing conservation, development, economic needs, and diverse stakeholder interests.
TQ 2:
Strategic Direction, Policy Implementation, and Intergovernmental Collaboration
Proven experience establishing statewide program priorities; directing implementation of national policies; resolving highly sensitive land‑use issues; and engaging effectively with Federal, State, Tribal, local governments, industry, special interest groups, and the public to ensure responsible and transparent resource management decisions.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

ECQ 1 – Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – 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 – 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 – Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 – Leading People – 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, including the ability to lead people through change and hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 – Achieving Results – Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs, services managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, level of contacts, the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed, and the results of your actions taken. Typically, experience will have been gained at the GS‑15 or equivalent in the private sector or non‑governmental organizations.

Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you need only submit a two‑page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two‑page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.

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State Director, Montana​/Dakotas

State Director, Montana/Dakotas