; (C) monitoring the demand and supply of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology; (D) monitoring manufacturing, ware­hous­ing, transportation, and distribution; and (E) working in partnership with the coordination group established under subsection (g), as applicable. (4) Support the development, maintenance, improvement, competitiveness, restoration, and expansion of the productive capacities, efficiency, and workforce of critical industries and domestic manufacturers of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology. (5) Prepare for and take appropriate steps to minimize the effects of supply chain shocks on critical industries and supply chains. (6) Support the creation of jobs with competitive wages in the manufacturing sector. (7) Encourage manufacturing growth and opportunities in economically distressed areas and communities of color. (8) Promote the health of the economy of the United States and the competitiveness of manufacturing in the United States. (9) Coordinate executive branch actions necessary to carry out the functions described in paragraphs (1) through (8). (d) Under Secretary of the Office (1) Appointment and term The head of the Office shall be the Under Secretary of the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of not more than 5 years. (2) Pay The Under Secretary shall be compensated at the rate in effect for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Administrative authorities The Under Secretary may appoint officers and employees in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code. (e) Activities The Under Secretary shall carry out the following activities: (1) In collaboration with the coordination group established under subsection (g)— (A) map, monitor, and model supply chains