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Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Deputy Operations Manager). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Sacramento, California Responsibilities As the Deputy Operations Manager, this position assists in the day-to-day management of Reclamation's Central Valley Project water and power operations which include highly sensitive and complex interagency and intergovernmental activities. Provides management oversight of designated Central Valley Operations Office (CVOO) program activities as assigned by the Operations Manager. In this capacity, makes commitments and decisions within delegated authority, conferring with Operations Manager only on highly controversial and important matters impacting policies or conflicting with management objectives. Program responsibilities and work priorities typically encompass, but are not limited to: Shares in the personnel administration activities of CVOO and serves as second level supervisor of designated programs; administers and ensures compliance with complex judicial decisions related to water supply and water management operations, meeting existing operating constraints and objectives, water rights contracts, water exchanges, permits, water wheeling, hydropower considerations, and a variety of other contracts and agreements associated with project operations. Oversees staff activities related to their operating decisions and their compliance with Endangered Species Act and biological opinions and initiation of consultation as needed; advises on matters concerning policy and program execution; develops, implements, evaluates and manages physical site security and information technology (IT) security for CVOO facilities and systems; and oversees the management of the CVOO's business/administration operations to include budget, IT, purchasing, supply, warehousing, and general administrative services. Serves as a key technical advisor to and representative for the Operations Manager. Represents Reclamation in dealings with various private and public interests. Provides advice and recommendations to the Operations Manager on key issues that may affect critical aspects of Reclamation programs in the water and power operations area, including matters of a confidential nature, Congressional inquiries, or other matters of special interest. Maintains close relationships with fisheries agencies, Federal, state, tribal, and local resources agencies, water users, power customers, and environmental organizations to develop an in depth understanding of their interests and to identify opportunities for resolution of differences. Serves as a second-level supervisor to a staff of designated employees engaged in professional, technical, and administrative functions. Utilizes a staff of subordinate Division Managres to plan, direct, and manage the technical work operations within CVOO. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to wear the Reclamation issued uniform while working. You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form. You will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment as a condition of employment. This position is also subject to random drug testing. Who May Apply: 30% or More Disabled Veterans Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer) Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer) Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement) Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Military Spouses Miscellaneous Appointing Authorities Pathways Program - Conversion Eligible Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers Public Lands Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority Special Hiring Authorities Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) Qualifications Basic Education Requirements: A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience - college level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following (see U.S. Office of Personnel Management qualifications standards operating manual for specifics): (1) professional registration or licensure; (2) written test (FE exam or other written test required for professional registration); (3) specified academic courses; (4) related curriculum.In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, to qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 in Federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as: Senior level experience performing professional engineering work in support of program management of complex and difficult water resources issues. Work experience should demonstrate most of the following: water resources project/program development, planning, and budgeting; formulation and execution of comprehensive plans covering water resource activities; maintaining contact and collaborative working relationships with state, federal and local agencies, and Indian Tribes in implementing water resources management projects; providing counsel to higher organizational levels concerning water resource management issues; and ability to lead and supervise a multi-discipline staff. These examples are not all inclusive. 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. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 07/12/2024. Education This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission will result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial supervisory probation period. This is an interdisciplinary position. Position may be filled by: Supervisory Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineer. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a CRITICAL SENSITIVE National Security position. This position requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated National Security Background Investigation (T5 or T5R or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). Additionally, an individual cannot be placed into the position until this background investigation is completed unless a pre-appointment waiver for placement into a critical-sensitive position is approved prior to appointment (Entrance on Duty). This is a condition of employment. You will be scored and placed onto a register, from which selections will be made as the workforce demands. Both permanent and temporary positions are filled from this register as well as full-time, part-time and intermittent work schedules. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. 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