Program Manager

Position Details

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Job Description And Duties

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The Branch Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the work of the Building Decarbonization and Gas Policy Branch. The Branch Manager is responsible for coordinating the work of the Branch, as well as representing the Division and the Commission in various settings including interagency meetings, interdivisional meetings, legislative briefings, and technical conferences. The Branch Manager directly supervises the work of the supervisors and their sections, coordinates the Branch’s work with other Energy Division branches and other Commission divisions, as necessary, and actively participates as a member of Energy Division’s management team.

• Provide leadership and technical input on Branch activities;
• Work closely with Section supervisors to oversee Branch activities and staff, including staff assignments and general workload;
• Work product review, including ensuring policy consistency and work product quality;
• Staff development and appraisal, including training, hiring and promoting, employee reviews, and discipline;
• General administrative duties for the Branch and Division.

Special Requirements

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).