Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Supervisory IT Program Manager. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Sacramento, California Responsibilities Serves as chief of the Industrial Control Systems Division of the Central Valley Operations Office. Supervises and manages a staff of computer engineers, information technology specialists, and other associated personnel engaged in the development and operation of a sophisticated information technology system with related software applications and equipment used to manage water resources and power generation throughout the California Great Basin Region. Serves the Regional expert in industrial controls, operational technologies, and related systems for water management and real-time data acquisition. Applies mastery-level knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, and practices of information technology and equipment interface to conduct program requirements, resolve unusual technical problems, and provide leadership in developing and fostering improvements in the Region's data collection systems. Manages a region-wide industrial control systems (ICS) and information technology program supporting mission-critical water resource and hydroelectric power operations across multiple states. Supervises and leads a technical workforce of approximately computer engineers, IT specialists, and support personnel. Directs the development, operation, sustainment, and modernization of complex ICS environments, including sensors, automation, telemetry, and communications networks. Plans, organizes, and executes annual and long-range strategic plans aligned with Regional and Bureau objectives for data acquisition, cybersecurity, reliability, and interoperability. Prepares, justifies, executes, and adjusts program and operating budgets; establishes performance metrics to evaluate outcomes and improve operational efficiency. Coordinates daily ICS operations through subordinate supervisors and collaborates with senior leadership and technical staff to ensure continuity of operations. Develops annual and emergency operational criteria, policies, and procedures; issues operating instructions and monitors compliance across geographically dispersed facilities. Evaluates operational performance and leads system upgrades and enhancements to improve data acquisition and decision-support capabilities. Provides expert technical assistance, consultation, and training on industrial control systems, automation technologies, and supporting network and telecommunications systems. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for continuing service and term contracts; develops statements of work and independent government cost estimates; supports contract @type selection and cost negotiations; and performs full contract administration, including modifications and dispute resolution. 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 submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). 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. Must possess or obtain certification as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Must possess or obtain certification as a Senior Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) with the associated information technology core plus specialization. Who May Apply: 30% or More Disabled Veterans Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer) Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer) Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement) Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Military Spouses Miscellaneous Appointing Authorities Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers Public Lands Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority Special Hiring Authorities Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-14 level, the applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes managing the full systems lifecycle of complex industrial control systems (ICS) and enterprise information technology systems that support real-time, mission-critical water resource and hydroelectric power operations. This experience includes leading requirements development, system design, implementation, operations, maintenance, modernization, and system upgrades to ensure system reliability, cybersecurity, and operational effectiveness. The specialized experience also includes providing technical and programmatic leadership by supervising and developing a multidisciplinary technical workforce, assigning and evaluating work, and providing technical and administrative direction to ensure alignment with organizational goals and operational requirements. In addition, the experience includes ensuring the secure and reliable operation of ICS and IT environments by implementing information security and cybersecurity controls that protect data integrity, ensure system availability, and support secure data exchange among internal organizations and external federal, state, and local partners in compliance with federal laws, regulations, and bureau-level policies. 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 01/26/2026. Education This position does not allow substituting education for experience. Additional Information Your appointment may be subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary or trial period. If you are serving a probationary or trial period, your appointment will terminate the day before the anniversary date of your appointment (or sooner) unless your supervisor determines that finalizing your appointment would advance the public interest, meet the organizational goals and mission of the Department, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. You may be required to serve an initial supervisory probation period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a Student Loan Repayment Benefit (SLRB). The decision to offer an SLRB will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: SLRB Program. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave 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 Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
