Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration in Real Time Transmission Scheduling (TOAS), Real Time Commercial Operations (TOA), System Operations (TO), Transmission Services (T).

A successful candidate in the Public Utilities Specialist (Transmission Scheduling) position will serve as a a real-time scheduler and technical expert in transmission scheduling.

Duties

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As a Public Utilities Specialist (Transmission Scheduling), you will:

• Participate in the identification, design, development, and implementation of more efficient methods to deliver scheduling products and services.
• Provide expert advisory service and authoritative policy interpretations on highly complex scheduling issues.
• Coordinate hourly sales and purchases of transmission throughout Canada and the Continental USA.
• Recommend to management and scheduling utilities optimum time for scheduling such Pacific Intertie restrictions.
• Advise transmission dispatchers, outage dispatchers, and scheduling personnel on all matters pertaining to scheduling matters.

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.
• 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.
• Work is performed seven days per week in 12 hour rotating shifts; Shift #1 0600 to 1800, Shift #2 1800 to 0600 or an 8 hour Shift #3 0800 to 1630 (for special projects, duty scheduler maybe assigned to shift #3 for an extended period of time).
• Real time schedulers are a DOE Mission Essential Function (MEF) and may be assigned to Portland-Vancouver, Spokane, Dittmer, or Munro locations either as a primary duty station or temporarily on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis for training or when the primary duty station is not available.
• This position is subject to FERC SOC non-discrimination rules and restrictions prohibiting disclosure of certain information to Transmission Function employees.
• 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.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

GS-12: 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-11] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) experience managing and implementing electric utility industry scheduling practices, standards and procedures; 2) experience assisting in the development of new and updated scheduling processes in order to implement new requirements and improve efficiencies of existing processes; 3) reporting and documenting utility scheduling issues and concerns in order to meet organizational goals and objectives.

GS-13: 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) experience managing and implementing electric utility industry scheduling practices, standards and procedures; 2) experience leading the development of new and updated scheduling processes in order to implement new requirements and improve efficiencies of existing processes; 3) providing expert technical guidance on electric utility scheduling issues and concerns in order to meet industry organizational goals and objectives.

"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.

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

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.