Public Utilities Specialist (Policy Lead- Provider of Choice)

Summary This position is located within Northwest Requirements Marketing, Power Services, Bonneville Power Administration. The purpose of this position is to provide overarching policy development, methodology, product design, and service definition for the marketing, selling and service accounts processes. Responsibilities As a Public Utilities Specialist (Policy Lead-Provider of Choice), you will : Develop and drive updates to policies in support of BPAs statutory obligations and commercial interests. Serve as strategic advisor and agency authority on policy and strategy for requirements marketing power sales. Identify policy implications related to implementation of changes or new products and services and develop strategies for addressing new requirements or necessary changes. Provide oversight, leadership and / or direct completion of analyses required to accomplish the duties described. Serve as a recognized technical expert on program and projects managed and related matters. Monitor contractor performance and provide oversight of contractor activities to assure contractors are executing the project plans on time, within budget, and with satisfactory quality. Lead a variety of strategic initiatives involving organizational change, business process improvement and / or technology enhancements. Work closely with the Program and Project Management staff, PMOs across the enterprise and the Business to acquire and retain the right people on each program and project. Requirements Conditions of Employment Key Requirements : You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 3 days per pay period. Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually. This position is subject to FERC SOC non-discrimination rules and restrictions prohibiting disclosure of certain information to Power Merchant Function employees. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standards of Conduct (SOC) : The incumbent is required to have a working knowledge of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standards of Conduct (SOC) to ensure fair competition in the open access transmission market though compliance with its basic principles. The FERC SOC basic principles require BPA's Transmission Function employees and its affiliated Power Merchant Function employees to function independently and abide by non-discriminatory information access and prohibited disclosure regulations for transmission-related information that is not equally available to all customers. In addition, the incumbent is required to complete BPA's mandatory SOC training. Qualifications When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is defined as : Experience in applying energy industry concepts and practices to 1) serve as a strategic advisor for marketing power sales, 2) provide advice on programs and projects managed, and 3) coordinate resources and services to meet program and project requirements. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 level. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies (KSACs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSACs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.? Electric Utility Fundamentals Influencing / Negotiating Leadership Partnering Strategic Thinking Team Building Technical Competence "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include : volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade : Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates : To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy : Reasonable Accommodation Policy : Veterans Information : Telework : www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration : BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit : www.bpa.gov / goto / LeadershipBehaviors We also understand the importance of work / life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work / life balance. The program supports five key areas of life : career, community, financial, physical and social. How You will be Evaluated : The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this position. Then, the HR Office and / or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official. We will also verify that you are eligible for Merit Promotion positions by reviewing your previous Federal employment to ensure you meet Time-in-Grade requirements. If you are eligible to apply to Merit Promotion announcements we will verify your supporting documentation prior to referral. In the merit promotion selection process, due weight will be given to incentive awards and performance appraisals. Current federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration for this position. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.