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This announcement is also being advertised under Merit Promotion as announcement DOE-BPA-17-12452-MP. If you intend to apply under a Special Hiring Authority (e.g. Schedule A, VEOA, etc.), please apply under the Merit Promotion announcement as well.
***Relocation (PCS) is not authorized for this vacancy; however, relocation/recruitment incentive may be paid in accordance with federal regulations and in consideration of budget availability for a highly qualified candidate; determined upon selection***
This position is located in the Program Management Office, Chief Administrative Office (CAO). The Chief Administrative Office is responsible for the management, strategic planning, and leadership of administrative services to support and achieve BPA’s mission and business objectives, including the human capital management, supply chain services, personnel and physical security, continuity of operations, safety, and workplace services. The Program Management Office is responsible for providing staff assistance in planning, development, and administration of programs, systems and work processes that are necessary to perform the critical mission and support activities required of the CAO organization. The team supports day-to-day activities, strategic long-term initiatives, and the development, operation and improvement of the systems that promote best business practices and are necessary for efficient and cost-effective accomplishment of functional responsibilities.
A successful candidate in this position will serve as the BPA Sustainability Program Manager and lead BPA in setting the overall direction in response to Sustainability and climate change mitigation legislation and policies. Such efforts cut across all BPA business functions as well as alignment and coordination with the Department of Energy and BPA Executives. The incumbent is also accountable for BPA to meet its external compliance requirements related to sustainability which are of significant order and involve national relations, the Department of Energy, and the White House through the Council of Environmental Quality.
10/16/2017 to 10/27/2017
$90,955 - $118,240 per year
GS 13
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
13
No
DOE-BPA-17-12452-DE
481972800
As a Sustainability Program Specialist, you will:
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EDUCATION:
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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