Summary As a Program Manager (Construction), in this position you will lead the planning, execution , and modernization of critical hydropower grid and transmission infrastructure across five states. **This is not a remote position. You must report to Phoenix Arizona. THIS IS A TEMPORARY PROMOTION NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE YEAR Responsibilities As a Program Manager (Construction), you will: Plans, prioritizes, and executes facility construction and maintenance projects for critical energy infrastructure. Develops and manages multi-year plans, schedules, and costs for complex construction programs. Ensures regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and operational resilience of transmission systems and facilities. Formulates and revises Construction Program policies, procedures, and management guidance. Identifies and resolves program and project challenges, recommending corrective actions as necessary. Supervises, evaluates, and provides developmental training for a team of project management and engineering professionals. Requirements 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. 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). This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid state driver's license. Travel is required approximately 5 - 10% of the time with overnight travel possible during all or part of the time. You must be able to obtain and maintain the required acquisition certification to serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit. You will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This temporary promotion has the ability to be made permanent without further competition. This position has a not to exceed date of 1 (one) year, with the possibility of extension for up to 5 (five) years. 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. 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. Those who resigned, are no longer DOE employees. 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. This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed twelve (12) months, may be extended up to five (5) years total; may be made permanent without further competition. Upon termination of the promotion, you may be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service [GS-13]. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Managed construction and maintenance programs. Managed full lifecycle project planning and execution, from establishing objectives and developing multi-year strategies to cost analysis and risk mitigation, ensuring regulatory compliance Supervised and developed a team of project managers and engineers, overseeing performance, fostering professional growth, and resolving complex employee issues. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 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. 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. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting. Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary work and requires no special physical effort. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education For this position, there is no education substitution. Additional Information Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.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. This temporary promotion has the ability to be made permanent without further competition. This position has a not to exceed date of 1 (one) year, with the possibility of extension for up to 5 (five) years. Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee will be required to submit a Confidential Financial Report (OGE Form 450), This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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.
