Program Manager (Deputy Division Director)

Full Job Description

This position is in Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Division.

About: The Office of Water 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 must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as leading and/or overseeing water-related infrastructure initiatives and programs from development through implementation; and coaching, mentoring, or leading a team of professional or administrative staff.

You will be assessed on the following competencies: Decision Making. Critical Thinking. Leadership. Financial Management and Analysis. Environmental Laws and Regulations. Budget and Cost Management.

Contract Management. Oral Communication. Influencing/Negotiating.

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: Conceive, direct and manage initiatives and programs for the national Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program.

Manage and direct the Division's programs to ensure program and fiscal integrity, and maximize program efficiency and environmental performance.

Lead administrative management functions relative to fiscal and materials resources of the Division.

Establish and maintain effective partnerships with national, state and local officials concerned with water and wastewater infrastructure finance, construction and management.

You will spend 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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