Program Manager/Deputy Area Manager

Bureau of Reclamation • Durango, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Western Colorado Area Office (WCAO), with a duty location in Grand Junction or Durango, Colorado. WCAO is responsible for Reclamation projects and program activities in the Upper Colorado, Gunnison, Yampa, White, Dolores, Uncompahgre, Animas, and San Juan River Basins, and works with federal, state, and local governments; water providers; and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Jicarilla Apache Nation, and Navajo Nation.

The position serves as Deputy Area Manager for WCAO and provides supervision and oversight of programs. It assists the Area Manager with planning and developing managerial, technical, and administrative activities; provides authoritative interpretations of policy; reviews technical staff recommendations for soundness and adequacy; and facilitates coordination of program matters. The Deputy Area Manager advises management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans, and plans, organizes, and oversees projects to improve program quality, effectiveness, and timeliness.

The role plans subordinate work, sets priorities and completion schedules, evaluates employee performance, and advises and instructs employees on work and administrative matters. It is responsible for the on-the-job safety and health of supervised employees. The position contributes to program policies, plans, guidelines, proposals, processes, and recommendations on cross-functional issues; implements performance metrics to monitor operational efficiency; serves as a line officer in charge of administration of Indian Affairs for WCAO programming; and oversees annual budget submissions and program accomplishments within budget allocations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must meet GS-14 qualifications through experience equivalent to at least GS-13 in Federal service.
• Experience managing and supervising employees and work activities across several organizational segments in a large, complex technical natural-resource organization or agency.
• Experience in program management related to one or more of water resources, water storage and distribution systems, land resources, environmental compliance activities, or recreation.
• Experience dealing with representatives of federal, state, local, or tribal governments.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Must complete pre-employment and random drug testing; a verified positive drug test prevents appointment.
• Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
• Must complete a supervisory probationary period if required.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must provide resume documentation of work schedule and qualifying experience as specified in the announcement; current Federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and oversight of WCAO programs.
• Assist the Area Manager with planning and developing managerial, technical, and administrative aspects of activities.
• Interpret policy authoritatively, review technical staff recommendations for soundness and adequacy, and facilitate coordination of program matters.
• Advise management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Plan, organize, and oversee projects intended to improve the quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of program accomplishments.
• Plan subordinate work, set and adjust priorities, and prepare completion schedules.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide advice, counsel, or instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Ensure the on-the-job safety and health of supervised employees.
• Help develop and implement program policies, plans, guidelines, proposals, processes, and recommendations on cross-functional issues.
• Implement performance metrics to manage and monitor organizational operational efficiency.
• Serve as a line officer in charge of administration of Indian Affairs for WCAO programming.
• Oversee annual budget submissions and ensure program accomplishments remain within budget allocations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered on a case-by-case basis; it is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed