Western Area Power Administration

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Summary This position announcement is a collaboration between Rocky Mountain, Desert Southwest, and Sierra Nevada Regions . As Program Manager (Director Transmission and Construction), you will direct your regions transmission and construction; managing high-voltage system maintenance, program planning, and customer/inter-agency collaboration. • *THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. YOU MUST REPORT TO ONE OF THE DUTY LOCATIONS LISTED IN THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.** Duties Help As a Program Manager (Director Transmission and Construction), some of your duties will include but are not limited to: • Direct and manage comprehensive programs and projects through their full lifecycle, ensuring objectives are met within established parameters. • Provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and performance management to foster high-performing teams. • Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments and external entities to achieve organizational goals. • Formulate and execute long-range plans, including budgetary oversight and judicious assignment of assets. • Design, implement, and refine policies and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. • Analyze intricate issues, devise strategic interventions, and implement solutions to mitigate operational challenges Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. • This employer participates in the e-Verify program. • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. • May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. • In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. • You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450). • Travel of 10-14 days per month is required; with the majority of those (10 days) requiring overnight travel. • This position requires the ability to operate a government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's Training will be completed upon employment. • Total salary varies depending on location of position. • Loveland CO - $163,324.00 - $195,200.00 • Phoenix AZ - $153,255.00 - $195,200.00 • Folsom CA - $162,373 - $195,200.00 • Department of Energy (DOE) employees participating in the OPM or DOE Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) are not eligible to apply for this announcement. DRP participants are not considered active DOE employees because they have agreed to separate from the agency. • Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The experience need not have been in the federal government. To qualify for the GS-340-15: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. This experience includes ALL the following: • Managing projects and programs from initiation to completion; • Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders across organizational levels and external partners; • Developing and implementing plans, allocating resources, and managing budgets; AND • Establishing and refining policies and procedures to optimize operational efficiency. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Education For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional information • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. • For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov. • Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement. • Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. • Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure. • The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. • Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. • If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probation period. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.