Program Manager

Full Job Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!

This Program Manager position is located in the Office of Energy Projects.

For more information visit: Office of Energy Projects (OEP) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Positions are available in the Division of Hydropower Licensing, South and Northwest Branches, in the Office of Energy Projects.

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Program Manager, GS-0340, please visit: Program Manager, 0340 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience preparing Environmental Documents (Environmental Impact Statements or Environmental Assessments) pursuant to NEPA, the Federal Power Act, and Commission rules and regulations related to applications for existing or proposed hydropower projects.

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 any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Major Duties:

As a Program Manager, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a Program Manager (Branch Chief) and carrying out responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies and promotes the five leadership behaviors: communication, setting direction, implementation and achievement, fostering and promoting teamwork, and building trust and commitment.

Ensuring all programmatic responsibilities of the Branch are effectively accomplished.

In so doing, works as a team with DHL Director, Branch Chiefs, and OEP staff to support the Commission's and OEP's mission and program objectives.

Reviewing work products and providing effective feedback to improve work products ensuring consistency with Commission policy.

Maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff in other Divisions within the Office and other Offices within the Commission.