SummaryThis position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in (BPA), in PEP (Programs), PE (Energy Conservation), within Power Services (P).
A successful candidate in the Income Qualified Program Lead (Public Utilities Specialist (Energy Efficiency)) position will serve as will support the accomplishment of Energy Conservation's (EC) mission and objectives by serving as the Income Qualified Program Lead (Public Utilities Specialist (Energy Efficiency)).
DutiesThis position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town!
As an Income Qualified Program Lead (Public Utilities Specialist (Energy Efficiency)), you will:- Develop and implement sector strategies, and a portfolio of energy efficiency program offerings intended to reduce the BPA Administrator's load obligation and achieve annual energy savings targets for the assigned sector(s).
- Develop capital and expense budget estimates for acquisition and program support required to implement sector strategies. Provides periodic updates of actual expenditures and forecasts of anticipated expenditures.
- Work directly with utility partners, equipment vendors, suppliers and other key stakeholders to design and implement a portfolio of efficiency programs to promote and accelerate the adoption of new approaches that will reduce electric energy consumption and demand.
- Serve as the organization's primary representative for sector specific energy efficiency programmatic delivery programs, activities, and initiatives.
- Develop, modify, and provide input into major project plans that are particularly complex.
- Present importance and applicability of new or improved product/service capability to a variety of audiences.
RequirementsConditions of employmentIn accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration
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.
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.
- You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
Conditions of Employment:- 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.
- May be required to serve as Contracting Officers Representative for BPA grants and agreements; this duty includes additional training and certification.
- This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience: 1) developing or supporting programs or projects in the residential sector or income qualified communities in order to identify cost effective energy savings; 2) interpreting and analyzing utility industry policies, guidelines, or program plans to develop corrective action plans or provide program guidance, and 3) establishing and maintaining working relationships with management, utility customers, tribes, state, local and regional government groups, or stakeholders to establish initiatives and achieve program goals.There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 grade level.
"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.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.EducationThere are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
Additional information- This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE
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