PROGRAM MANAGER (UTILITIES MANAGEMENT)
What you'd do
You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER (UTILITIES MANAGEMENT) in the N41 ENERGY, WATER AND UTILITIES DIVISION of COMMANDER NAVY REGION HAWAII.
Major duties
You will manage regional oversight for complex utility programs and contracts, ensuring compliance with federal, state (Hawaii), and local regulations. You will analyze technical utility systems, including water/wastewater standards, and recommend system improvements for operational and regulatory compliance. You will provide programmatic and compliance oversight to PWD utility infrastructure projects in developing scopes and cost estimates while managing diverse government and community stakeholders. You will use data systems (e.g., MAXIMO, CIRCUIT) for performance monitoring, financial analysis, and data-driven strategic decision-making. You will identify program risks, problems, issues, and concerns to formulate mitigation plans or corrective strategies. You will resolve complex operational problems by leading cross-functional teams and implementing effective, lasting solutions in multi-stakeholder environments. You will develop and implement energy/utility policy, aligning with strategic DoW goals for resilience, energy reduction, and privatization. You will engage with Hawaii-specific regulatory bodies and community groups, demonstrating knowledge of local environmental and political landscapes. You will advise.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing knowledge of utility program management principles and processes; 2) Applying knowledge of various utilities commodities (electrical, water, wastewater, industrial); 3) Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and engineering drawings; 4) Using automated systems such as MAXIMO and Microsoft Office software. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume for you to receive further consideration for this position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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