Department of Energy

Program Manager (Construction)

Phoenix, Arizona Full time

Program Manager (Construction)

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Phoenix, Arizona

Salary Range: $141842 - $173756 Per Year

Job Summary: As a Program Manager (Construction), in this position you will lead the planning, execution , and modernization of critical hydropower grid and transmission infrastructure across five states. ***This is not a remote position. You must report to Phoenix Arizona. THIS IS A TEMPORARY PROMOTION NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE YEAR

Major Duties:

  • As a Program Manager (Construction), you will: Plans, prioritizes, and executes facility construction and maintenance projects for critical energy infrastructure. Develops and manages multi-year plans, schedules, and costs for complex construction programs. Ensures regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and operational resilience of transmission systems and facilities. Formulates and revises Construction Program policies, procedures, and management guidance. Identifies and resolves program and project challenges, recommending corrective actions as necessary. Supervises, evaluates, and provides developmental training for a team of project management and engineering professionals.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed twelve (12) months, may be extended up to five (5) years total; may be made permanent without further competition. Upon termination of the promotion, you may be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The experience need not have been in the federal government. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service [GS-13]. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Managed construction and maintenance programs. Managed full lifecycle project planning and execution, from establishing objectives and developing multi-year strategies to cost analysis and risk mitigation, ensuring regulatory compliance Supervised and developed a team of project managers and engineers, overseeing performance, fostering professional growth, and resolving complex employee issues. "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. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS 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). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. 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. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting. Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary work and requires no special physical effort. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-02