Summary

This position is part of the Arctic Energy Office, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Program Manager, you will serve as the Director of the Arctic Energy Office (AE), the principal Departmental element responsible for advising the Under Secretary on all domestic and international Arctic energy issues. The AE's mission is to identify, promote, and mobilize resources for the rapid deployment of critical energy projects in the Arctic.

Duties

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As a Supervisory Program Manager, you will:

• Lead the Arctic Energy Office by setting strategic direction, overseeing programs and initiatives, and ensuring long term plans, support Department of Energy priorities.
• Identify, support and oversee the development of advanced Arctic Energy projects to improve energy security, reliability, and affordability at domestic and national security facilities.
• Serve as the primary advisor to the Under Secretary and DOE senior leadership in complex Arctic energy policies, legislation developments and regulatory issues affecting domestic and international programs.
• Represent the Department in working with federal, state, local, international, and industry partners to negotiate, coordinate, and advance Arctic energy priorities.
• Plan and manage funding, staffing, contractor support and national laboratory resources to meet current and long-term program goals within established limits.
• Supervise a team of specialists by assigning work, establishing performance expectations, evaluating performance, addressing employee concerns and identifying professional development needs.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 OF THE 4 of the following

1. Developing, implementing and evaluating long-term plans and priorities for large, complex energy and infrastructure programs related to Arctic energy.
2. Overseeing major demonstration and technology projects including planning, schedules, milestones, and technical performance.
3. Building partnerships and negotiating agreements with government, industry community, and international organizations to secure resources and support shared mission goals.
4. Leading and evaluating senior professionals and project teams by setting expectations, assigning work and resolving complex problems.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher).

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
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• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.

Benefits

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