WPTO is Hiring! Apply Now to Support the Hydropower Program

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) is hiring a GS-13 technology manager to support its Hydropower Program. The position will focus on hydropower technology research, development, and demonstration and will lead the Fleet Modernization, Maintenance, and Cybersecurity activity area. The deadline to apply to this position is 11:59 PT on August 2, 2023. 

Specific assignments will include:  

• Overseeing assigned sub-activity area(s) within the Hydropower Program, maximizing impact of accomplishments and results across the entire program and identifying gaps in the area. 
• Providing technical expertise to program officials and anticipating, identifying, and resolving problems that arise in assigned projects. 
• Maintaining responsibility for assignments across a wide range of activities, requiring the coordination of technical, legal, environmental, and financial considerations. 

Necessary skills include: 

• Engineer or scientific degree and experience with managing engineering studies or evaluations, or interpretation of scientific results.   
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects with a multidisciplinary team involving technical, budgetary, legal, environmental, and procurement areas. 
• Project/program management skills. 
• Knowledge of hydropower and the hydropower industry. 

In order to be considered, you MUST choose either Golden CO or Washington DC as your duty station. If you do not, you will not show up on our list of candidates. Also please indicate that you are willing to be considered for a non sensitive position. This position does not require a clearance.

View the USAJobs announcement for more information on the position and details on how to apply. 

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