Summary

This position is within Bonneville Power Administration's Power Services, Generation Asset Management, Schedule Planning, Power Generation Support. Take the next step in your career! As a primary technical resource, you will optimize and evolve Plant Information (PI) and Automatic Generation Control (AGC) system displays and analytics to support Hydro operations. Your work will inform critical operational strategies and make a significant impact on the Federal Columbia River Power System.

Duties

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• Spearhead complex technical analyses from start to finish, tackling novel challenges in FCRPS resource planning and hydraulic operations.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority, leading project teams and coordinating the work of fellow experts to meet critical assignment objectives.
• Provide essential assessments of energy inventory and river operations plans that directly inform strategies for the BPA Trading Floor, the Resource Program, Slice Product, and Columbia River Treaty operations.
• Develop and champion new analytical models and methods to resolve obscure problems and advance Power Services' operational practices and policies.
• Analyze and describe the costs and revenue impacts of various operational alternatives, clarifying the trade-offs between hydroelectric constraints, operational objectives, and power demand for our stakeholders.
• Translate your complex findings into persuasive briefings and reports for program managers and senior decision-makers across BPA, influencing key strategic choices.
• Act as a primary analyst evaluating alternative FCRPS hydrological operations, modifying existing models or developing new ones to provide innovative, impactful recommendations.
• Use your judgment and resourcefulness to adapt and refine guidelines, resolving intricate issues where precedents are limited and shaping the path forward for your functional area.

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Conditions of employment

In 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.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Physical Scientist:

Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

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Combination of education and experience education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Operation Research Analyst

Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.

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-12) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: 1) applying mathematical, statistical, or scientific modeling and analysis to complex operational systems (such as electrical power grids, water resources, or similar large-scale infrastructure); and 2) analyzing complex datasets to evaluate the impacts of operational alternatives, assess risks associated with uncertainties, and recommend solutions to systemic problems.

"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

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.

Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE

Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

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.?

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.