Deputy Administrator

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.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required. PRESENTATION: Applicants may be asked to prepare and present a presentation, provide a presentation on a scenario-based situation or a similar activity as a part of the applicant evaluation process. DRUG TEST: This is a drug testing position. You will be required to complete a drug test upon entry of this position and are subjected to at random drug testing.