Program Manager (Deputy Director)

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of the Regional Administrator Region 1, Water Division. About: Region 1.

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-15 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-14 level defined as planning, organizing, directing and evaluating an environmental or administrative program; and leading others and managing budget and human resources issues.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Administration and Management* Organizational Awareness* Planning and Evaluating* Decision Making Coaching and Developing Others *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience. Major Duties:

You will: In coordination with the Director, plans, coordinates, and manages Water Division programs and operations—including Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act activities—to ensure efficient use of resources in alignment with established EPA and regional policies and guidance.

Reviews and evaluates the Water Division's organizational effectiveness and operational impact on program outcomes; develops data‐driven recommendations to enhance processes, optimize resource use, and improve performance in alignment with EPA policies and water program goals.

Assists in directing day-to-day Water Division operations—individually and through Office/Branch Chiefs—by overseeing correspondence control, budget formulation and execution, and meeting coordination to support Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act program delivery.

Supervises assigned staff by providing guidance and counseling on established policies and procedures; monitors day-to-day compliance and performance; and addresses routine employee relations issues.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

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