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Bureau of Reclamation Program Manager (Infrastructure) in Sacramento, California
Summary The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking interested internal candidates to be considered for a professional development opportunity with the Office of the Regional Director. Location - Sacramento, California Responsibilities Directly responsible for researching, synthesizing, implementing, documenting, and reporting infrastructure program elements Agency-wide and externally so that Reclamation's mission and California-Great Basin (CGB) Regional objectives can be achieved. Responsible for critical support to the senior leadership of Reclamation on sensitive issues and critical matters pertaining to all aspects of the implementation of infrastructure projects across the region. Ensure that the Region is accountable and transparent for funds spent on complex projects and programs. Advises on a broad range of high-visibility Agency-wide activities and programs in formulating policy, managing program execution, and maintaining appropriate relationships with other government entities, water districts, environmental organizations, and the public. Develops and recommends policy affecting a broad range of Agency-wide and CGB Region activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form. This position is designated as a Moderate Risk Public Trust position and requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Minimum Background Investigation (MBI). As a condition of continued employment, the individual will be reinvestigated every five years. The Bureau of Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. Who May Apply: Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-14, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-13 level in federal service having demonstrated experience in: Evaluating and providing expertise regarding infrastructure program implementation as well as to plan, coordinate, and carry a variety of projects supporting the program management; Planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes, and a thorough knowledge of laws, programs policies, and objectives to develop long and short-range plans and guidance related to infrastructure projects and their associated activities such as NEPA, cultural, and permitting; monitoring and oversight to ensure accountability of the Region's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law programs. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional 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). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/09/2024. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.