Supervisory Program Manager

Bureau of Reclamation•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

You will serve as a Supervisory Program Manager with the Bureau of Reclamation, leading, coordinating, and directing one or more complex, mission-critical programs and associated projects. The role applies executive-level leadership, strategic planning, and program execution to initiatives that are national in scope, highly visible, and central to the agency’s mission. The position directs complex power resource programs, including Hydropower Strategic Energy Initiatives, and oversees staff, program performance, resources, and stakeholder coordination. The duties are suitable for telework, which may be allowed with supervisor approval. This is a supervisory position and may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. The selectee may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive if eligible; such incentives are not guaranteed.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must participate in Direct Deposit.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
  • Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase privileges.
  • May be required to serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for current Federal employees.
  • Must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service.
  • Specialized experience must include leading or managing complex technical, operational, or mission-focused programs using expert working knowledge of hydropower, power resources, or closely related energy programs in a programmatic or operational environment.
  • Specialized experience must include evaluating complex programmatic, operational, technical, risk, performance, or compliance issues to improve program effectiveness.
  • Specialized experience must include advising senior management and building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate priorities, negotiate solutions, and resolve significant organizational or stakeholder concerns.
  • Applicants must document hours worked per week in their resume; current Federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50 if those hours are not shown.
  • Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and integrate complex, mission-critical power resource programs, including Hydropower Strategic Energy Initiatives, by establishing objectives, priorities, strategies, policies, and operating approaches aligned with Bureau and departmental priorities.
  • Lead and supervise subordinate supervisors, team leaders, and professional staff, including workload planning, performance management, employee development, and organizational accountability.
  • Evaluate program performance, risk, technical and operational issues, and compliance requirements; identify complex or systemic problems; and direct corrective actions and organizational improvements.
  • Advise senior leadership and represent the organization on significant hydropower and power program, policy, operational, and technical matters.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex or sensitive issues and advance program objectives.
  • Direct and integrate workforce, financial, and other program resources, and oversee major initiatives to ensure effective execution, program continuity, and accomplishment of mission objectives.

Benefits

  • Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Potential recruitment or relocation incentive, if eligible and offered; not guaranteed.
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