Director, Division of Hydropower Licensing

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This Director, Division of Hydropower Licensing position is located in the Office of Energy Projects For more information visit: Office of Energy Projects (OEP) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking for an experienced senior level executive to serve as the Director, Division of Hydropower Licensing. As a principal advisor to the Director and Deputy Director, Office of Energy Projects, the incumbent serves as the Director of the Division of Hydropower Licensing (Division or DHL) and carries out responsibilities personally or through policy and technical direction provided to DHL's seven branches. The Division makes environmental determinations, prepares environmental documents, and makes recommendations to the Commission, including on whether to license hydropower projects and, if so, what requirements to include in license orders. The responsibilities of the incumbent include: Sets direction, manages resources and processes, and supports and facilitates the work of Division staff consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Commission and OEP. In doing so, the incumbent is part of a team with the OEP Director and Deputy Director, and other OEP Division Directors to fulfill OEP's mission and carry out substantive and managerial responsibilities. Leads Division staff in a manner that exemplifies and promotes the five leadership behaviors: communication, setting direction, implementation and achievement, fostering and promoting teamwork, and building trust and commitment. Provides leadership and oversees the Division's performance in accomplishing the following human resources responsibilities: selection of employees; assignment of duties; evaluation of performance; development of employees; issuances of awards, promotions, disciplinary, and adverse actions; resolution of conflicts in a positive and constructive manner; and promotion of teamwork. Leads employees to maximize potential and constantly seeks to improve the organization's efficiency, cost effectiveness, and timeliness of performance. Provides policy and technical direction to the Branches within the Division. This involves assigning, reviewing, and approving work products to determine appropriateness of scope and consistency with the broad policy and regulatory objectives of the Commission. Develops and directs work programs, procedures, and standards; makes specific assignments and establishes objectives; and coordinates the work of the Branches in completing various technical assignments. Coordinates, manages, and conducts technical, engineering, and environmental analyses as part of processing applications for preliminary permits, licenses, and small hydropower exemptions of less than 10 MW, including, as needed, the preparation of environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and orders. Implements the pre-filing process and conducts outreach activities with prospective applicants, agencies, tribes, and the public to explain Commission requirements, facilitate pre-licensing consultation, and ensure sufficient information is developed to meet hydropower requirements. Assesses hydropower project proposals and alternatives and makes recommendations to the Commission on the project that best serves the public interest, which includes an analysis of the developmental and non-developmental uses of the waterway. Coordinates contracting activities related to Commission review of hydropower applications, including environmental impact statements and environmental assessments.