This position is located in the Western Colorado Area Office (WCAO) , duty location of Grand Junction OR Durango, CO. WCAO is responsible for Reclamation projects and program activities in the Upper Colorado, Gunnison, Yampa, White, Dolores, Uncompahgre, Animas, and San Juan River Basins.
WCAO staff work with many entities including federal, state, and local governments; water providers; and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Jicarilla Apache Nation and Navajo Nation.
This position serves as the Deputy Area Manager for the Western Colorado Area Office, providessupervision and oversight of program(s). Assists the Area Manager with planning and developing the managerial, technical and administrative aspects of activities and furnishes authoritative interpretations of policy, reviews and evaluates technical staff recommendations for soundness and adequacy in program and policy and facilitates coordination of all program matters.
Senior advisor to management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans. Plans, organizes and oversees efforts and project that are aimed at achieving andimproving quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of program accomplishment. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
Evaluates work performance of employees; provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters. Responsible for on-the-job safety and health of all employees supervised Plays a key role in the development and implementation of program policies, plans, guidelines, proposals, processes, and recommendations on issues which cross functional lines. Implements performance metrics to manage and monitor operational efficiencies of the organization.
Responsible for Serves as a line officer in charge of the administration of Indian Affairs for the WCAOprogramming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures programaccomplishments are within budget allocations.
This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
nicole_wilson@ios.doi.gov · 000-000-0000
This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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