; and (ii) critical supply chains. (3) Monitor the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of critical supply chains and critical industries. (4) Support the availability of critical goods from domestic manufacturers, domestic enterprises, and manufacturing operations in the United States and in countries that are allies or key international partner nations. (5) Assist the Federal Government in preparing for and responding to critical supply chain shocks, including by improving the flexible manufacturing capacities and capabilities in the United States. (6) Consistent with United States obligations under international agreements, encourage and incentivize the reduced reliance of domestic entities and domestic manufacturers on critical goods from countries of concern. (7) Encourage the relocation of manufacturing facilities that manufacture critical goods from countries of concern to the United States and countries that are allies and key international partner nations to strengthen the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of critical supply chains. (8) Support the creation of jobs with competitive wages in the United States manufacturing sector. (9) Encourage manufacturing growth and opportunities in economically distressed areas and underserved communities. (10) Promote the health of the economy of the United States and the competitiveness of manufacturing in the United States. (c) Assistant secretary of the office (1) Appointment and term The head of the Office shall be the Assistant Secretary of Manufacturing Security and Resilience, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Pay The Assistant Secretary shall be compensated at the rate in effect for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Administrative authorities The Assistant Secretary may appoint officers and employees in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code. (4) Use of existing department personnel