PROGRAM MANAGER (UTILITIES MANAGEMENT)
What you'd do
You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER (UTILITIES MANAGEMENT) in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, Commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman. A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary. COLA is subject to change at any time.
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.
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 in depth knowledge of Backflow Prevention devised and systems to solve problems and/or to remove impediments; 2) Managing programs and fostering an environment that administers all resources in a manner that instills public trust while accomplishing the mission; 3) Monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness; 4) Selecting, acquiring, storing, or distributing an organization's resources in the most efficient way possible; 5) Developing, reviewing, and/or implementing legislative proposals, regulations, standards, policies, and operating guidance; 6) Utilizing knowledge of various types of contracts and techniques for contracting or procurement and contract negotiation and administration. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) 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 Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire. 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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