Regional Director, Lower Colorado Basin

The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities:

1. Ensures the reliable delivery of water and generation of hydroelectric power through the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and management of Reclamation water resource facilities and infrastructure.
2. Directs the management, conservation, and stewardship of water, land, energy, and related natural resources associated with Reclamation projects throughout the region.
3. Supports the Secretary of the Interior in carrying out responsibilities as the "Water Master" of the Lower Colorado River and ensures compliance with U.S. Supreme Court decrees, interstate compacts, water rights obligations, contracts, and international treaty requirements with Mexico.
4. Provides executive oversight of regional programs to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, regulatory, safety, security, and resource management statutes, regulations, and policies.
5. Leads the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of regional budgets, work plans, strategic initiatives, and resource allocation decisions to achieve organizational goals and priorities.
6. Establishes regional policies and implements Bureau-wide objectives, programs, and initiatives consistent with Reclamation and Departmental priorities.
7. Directs and integrates activities involving water management, hydropower generation, flood control, recreation, environmental stewardship, endangered species protection, habitat conservation, and related resource management programs.
8. Represents Reclamation in high-level interactions with Federal, state, local, Tribal, and international partners, including the International Boundary and Water Commission, water and power customers, stakeholder organizations, and elected officials.
9. Serves as the Commissioner's representative in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships that support effective water and power resource management throughout the region.
10. Advises the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner (Operations) on regional program performance, emerging issues, legislative matters, policy development, and strategic priorities.
11. Develops and supports congressional budget justifications, program plans, and policy recommendations and may testify before Congressional committees, public forums, and stakeholder groups on regional programs and initiatives.
12. Provides executive oversight of contract negotiations, project repayment agreements, financial management, procurement activities, property management, and administrative operations.
13. Evaluates organizational effectiveness, workforce requirements, and staffing needs; promotes organizational excellence through strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and succession planning.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
• This position may require pre and post-employment drug screening.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
• Selections are subject to Department approval. Initial appointments to the SES must have to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
• Required to serve a one-year Senior Executive Service probationary period.
• Individuals selected for an SES position are subject to reassignment
• Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint current or former (within 5 years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES position.
• You must be able to obtain/maintain a Tier 5 background investigation. This position sensitivity is Critical Sensitive, Top-Secret.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Technical Qualifications (TQs) are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below:

1. TQ1 - Water Resources Operations & Allocation - Working knowledge of water resources management and river operations in large, multi-purpose systems. Experience supporting reservoir operations, water delivery, and allocation decisions in accordance with legal and policy frameworks such as Arizona v. California, interstate compacts, and coordination with the International Boundary and Water Commission. Familiarity with drought planning, hydrologic variability, and balancing competing water demands.
2. TQ2 - Hydropower & Infrastructure Operations Compliance - Knowledge of hydroelectric power generation and the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure, including major facilities such as Hoover Dam. Experience supporting compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, including the Endangered Species Act, while maintaining reliable water and power delivery and addressing safety and operational priorities.

Your two-page resume should also show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications listed below: By statute, the Office of Personnel Management prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career SES members. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and not technical expertise.

ECQ 1-Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors

Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.

Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of SES members will evaluate your two-page resume and determine the degree to which you possess each of the listed qualifications. If the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM.

Please upload the following documents:

1. REQUIRED: Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:

• Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
• Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
• Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
• Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
• Duties and accomplishments
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor's name and phone number
• Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
• Salary
• Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
• Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. REQUIRED: If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (or similar personnel document demonstrating an appointment), that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth.

3. REQUIRED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (i.e., within the last 18 months form the closing date of this vacancy announcement, from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number and date of birth from any documentation you provide. If you are unable to provide your most recent annual performance appraisal, please provide a written justification explaining why you could not provide the requested documentation.

Failure to provide the most recent annual performance appraisal or written justification explaining why you did not provide the requested documentation you will be disqualified for further consideration because your application will be incomplete.

REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy. Failure to attach any of the documentation listed above which proves your candidacy for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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