Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in PEP (Programs), PE (Energy Conservation), within Power Services (P).

A successful candidate in the Residential Sector Lead (Public Utilities Specialist (Energy Efficiency) position will support the accomplishment of Energy Conservation's (EC) mission and objectives by serving as the Sector Lead.

Duties

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As a Residential Sector 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.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

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) Establishing or leading a team focused on creating and implementing residential energy conservation initiatives or utility-specific projects that meet energy conservation goals; 2) interpreting, analyzing, and adapting power or other related residential industry policies, programs, guidelines, and plans to identify cost effective energy saving opportunities; and 3) collaborating, creating and maintaining working relationships with management, utility customers, local and regional government groups, or other individuals to achieve program goals.

"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.