Program Manager (Deputy Area Manager)

Summary

You will serve as a Program Manager (Deputy Area Manager) with the Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office, assisting the Area Manager in the day-to-day management of program operations that involve highly sensitive and complex interagency and intergovernmental activities.

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serves as first and second level supervisor. Plans and assigns work, sets priorities, prepares performance standards and evaluates subordinates. Plans, organizes, and oversees efforts and projects that are aimed at achieving and improving the quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of program accomplishment. Serves as a senior advisor to management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans in support of achieving the program objectives. Manages short-and long-range planning activities that include multi-year work plans that are the products of subordinate organizational projects/programs. Plays a key role in the development and implementation of program policies, plans, guidelines, proposals, processes, and recommendations on issues which cross functional lines. Plans, coordinates, and oversees major initiatives or projects to develop and implement new systems and/or processes that may have Bureau/Department-wide use and implications. Represents Reclamation in dealings with various private and public interests and in dealing with key political figures. Provides advice and recommendations on key issues that may affect critical aspects of Reclamation programs in the area, including matters of a confidential nature, Congressional inquiries, or other matters of special interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Specialized Experience: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience in program management within a Bureau or equivalent Office. Examples include managing or personally performing work related to the operation and maintenance of dams and hydropower facilities, water control systems and associated facilities; experience in planning, design, construction, operation, or maintenance of civil works projects related to power and/or to the storage and conveyance of water such as canals, dams, pipelines, or tunnels; experience in managing or personally performing work on land and/or water issues and related environmental impacts that are inherent in overall program management of water resources projects. Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.