Duties
The Deputy Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) is an energetic, dynamic and mission-focused executive charged with collaborating with the Executive Director on the overall operation of the USBG, including the formulation of policies, strategic direction and implementation of programs. The Deputy Executive Director helps maintain the USBG as a nationally and globally recognized horticultural, scientific and educational public garden and museum. The position is responsible for workforce leadership, operational oversight, supervision and coaching of employees to serve in stellar capacities as ambassadors of the USBG with colleagues and the visiting public and serves as the principal advisor to and strategic partner of the Executive Director.
Major Duties
Administrative Leadership
Supports the Executive Director in leading, supervising and directing the overall workforce involved with the operation and strategic vision of the United States Botanic Garden and manages organizational budget and workload to achieve the Garden's goals and objectives.
Provides support for the preparation of the jurisdiction's annual budget requests covering anticipated personnel, operational, facilities and capital project expenses.
Develops and maintains effective rapport and working relationships with people within and outside of the USBG/AOC including congressional members and staff; agencies in the executive, judicial and legislative branches; colleagues at museums and public gardens; higher education and research institution professionals; private sector leaders; and distinguished members of the public.
Provides expert advice and exchanges information and ideas with AOC colleagues, other government agencies and outside organizations regarding public garden and museum leadership, policies and operations; botany and/or horticulture; educational offerings; field of specialization; and customer service.
Contributes to outreach and educational programs to increase public awareness of the USBG and its leadership role in education, horticulture, conservation, sustainability and administration.
Program Management
Oversees and administers emerging and/or critical USBG programs and operations and serves on AOC committees as needed.
Works with the Executive Director to lead USBG strategic planning and contribute to AOC strategic planning. Collaboratively develops five-year strategic plans that includes vision, mission, goals and objectives for the Garden's major functions and operations, including specific actions, timeframes and measures of success.
Oversees establishment and management of partnerships including those that help develop sustainable practices, horticulture and education excellence, horticultural and botanical research and resources and conservation.
Serves as the primary liaison for the Garden with U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and the AOC Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO).
Supervisory And Managerial Responsibilities
Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions. Plans, schedules and assigns work and evaluates employees' performance. Manages the organizational unit's budget and workload. Develops guidelines and performance requirements for direct reports. Evaluates employee performance. Resolves complaints and grievances.
Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Practices non-discriminatory and non-retaliatory employment actions and prevents unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, age or disability. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training.
Provides leadership that attracts, develops and retains exceptional employees. Empowers the USBG workforce to be innovative and advance new programs and processes to improve operations, financial stewardship, educational offerings, horticultural practices, teamwork and morale.
Demonstrates skill in developing and delivering oral and written presentations as well as making recommendations on management issues.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
- You must have the defined specialized experience.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
To Be Employed By The Architect Of The Capitol In a Paid Position, An Individual Must Meet One Of The Categories Below
- A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
- A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
- A citizen of the United States.
- A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.
- A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
Qualifications
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
Additional Experience Requirements
In addition to the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must meet the following specialized experience.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
To be creditable, candidates must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized Experience For This Position Includes The Following
- Demonstrated extensive experience supervising and providing leadership at a public garden, museum, arboretum, nature park, historic estate, zoo, aquarium, or similar cultural or research establishment.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing organizational and operational problems and developing solutions.
- Mastery of the principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques of horticulture, plant science, conservation, and/or related biological, landscape design, or educational fields.
- Experience conducting long-range financial planning and budget formulation.
- Experience establishing and implementing an organizational vision.
- Demonstrated advanced interpersonal and communication skills and extensive experience developing and delivering oral and written communications to a diversity of both general and technical audiences.
Education
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.
Additional Information
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
The AOC is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. The AOC will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to become eligible for employment.
The AOC is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records, to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If selected, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 is verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.
The AOC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The AOC makes decisions on granting reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The AOC does not authorize moving or relocation expenses.
All application materials become the property of the AOC.
