Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Construction and Maintenance Services (TFH) organization of Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T).

A successful candidate in the Internal Operations Manager position will serve as the supervisor of the Internal Operations group and a member of the TFH management team with responsibility for planning, supervising, and leading programs

Duties

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Key Responsibilities of the Role

Here are the eight most impactful and rewarding duties of this position, redesigned to highlight your strategic influence and leadership impact:

1. Serve as a Chief Strategic Advisor Directly partner with senior executive leadership to shape, implement, and evaluate regional grid construction and maintenance programs. In this trusted advisory role, you will provide critical data, analytical insights, and strategic recommendations that influence high-level decision-making.
2. Lead, Mentor, and Empower a High-Performing Team Provide direct leadership and oversight to a talented team of professional and administrative experts. You will establish performance standards, foster professional growth, resolve workplace disputes, and champion a collaborative, inclusive culture built on mutual respect and shared success.
3. Drive Multi-Million-Dollar Portfolio and Budget Planning Take ownership of long-range program planning, budgeting, and workload scheduling. You will oversee resource allocations and monitor third-party contractor portfolios to ensure critical infrastructure projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
4. Build and Navigate Key Stakeholder Alliances Represent the agency in critical negotiations and collaborative efforts with executive leaders, federal and state partners, regional public and private utility providers, and manufacturing representatives. You will serve as a key broker in aligning regional interests and securing essential resources.
5. Champion Process Innovation and Efficiency Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks. You will foster a forward-thinking, cost-conscious, and results-oriented environment by designing and implementing modern, streamlined workflows that continuously improve operational delivery.
6. Navigate Regulatory Compliance and Grid Modernization Interpret and apply national energy guidelines and utility performance standards (including NERC and FERC regulations). You will ensure that all planning, construction, and asset-management initiatives align with national compliance frameworks to protect grid reliability.
7. Shape Long-Term Workforce and Contract Strategies Determine long-range staffing requirements and make high-level decisions on whether to leverage internal personnel or contract work out to private partners. You will design annual and long-range strategic work plans that align administrative resources with field operations.
8. Champion Safety and Field Readiness Oversee and coordinate critical technical craft and safety training programs across the Pacific Northwest. You will ensure that field personnel are fully equipped, certified, and compliant with safety standards to successfully execute high-risk construction projects.

Requirements

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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.

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.
• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• 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.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED 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 for this position is defined as: 1) Providing program management and analytical advisory services to management in the areas of work planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost analysis within a utility, construction, production, or maintenance organization; and 2) Performing lead or supervisory duties such as planning and assigning work, establishing performance standards, and resolving administrative or employee grievances.

"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/ICTAP 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

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

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.