ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

Note: all official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager / or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

Perform and support the following functions:

Interpret design specifications

Assist with technical design

Code software and following test and deployment procedures, comply with project documentation requirements

Work on a development team using various development methodologies

With oversight and approval from the BPA Manager/BPA Technical Lead:

Code, test, configure, migrate, maintain and document various vendor and in-house applications to provide solutions that support business requirements

Design and develop displays in PI Vision

Design and develop Asset Framework implementations in support of grid operations and customer requirements

Design, document, and communicate effective technical solutions meeting end-user requirements

Analyze, test, and apply changes to the application environment under the prevailing change management procedures and requirements

Design, develop and support PI Datalink reports.

Support Administration of both SCADA and Synchrophasor PI system to provide maximum system reliability for data quality and data access.

Evaluate and implement updates for all PI system software.

Develop and present training material for PI system users.

Monitor system inputs for data quality and coordinate with PSC and SPC craftsmen to troubleshoot system problems

Create custom reports from PI to be utilized by Transmission Operations, the TE labs and other field locations (all internal to BPA).

Participate in system call-outs for system incident and problem resolution.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a directly-related technical discipline is preferred (Bachelor's degree in specified or directly-related field can substitute for 4 years related experience - see below)

Related Experience: A minimum combination of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training is required. Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of Computer/Information Technology or related field and progressively more technical in nature. Applicable Associates or Bachelor's degrees, as defined above, can be substituted for a portion of the experience requirements:

Minimum Related Experience: This is a Level 2 position: 5 - 9 years previous directly-related experience is required without a degree (1 - 5 years experience with Bachelor's degree in specified or directly-related field.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Microsoft Office 2010 proficiency required).

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

The following experience is highly preferred but not required:

Knowledge of and proficient skill in applying the following:

Data mining

Advanced PI Administration

PI high availability support/configuration

The PI Software Development Kit (SDK)

The PI AF (Asset Framework)

PI Vision (Displays)

The PI Data Link add-in

C# development in the PI/.NET environment

Utility/industry experience is preferred.

Ability to resolve issues and address questions about PI client tool installations.

Proven experience collaborating with software developers, testers and users throughout the System Development Life Cycle.

Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation.

Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems, with understanding of impact on current and future programs and processes.

Sustain a high degree of responsibility when it comes to preventing accidental system outages or problems.

Keep abreast of industry developments regarding appropriate network system infrastructure technology.

Provide a sustainable IT infrastructure by supplying cross training and functional documentation.

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Carry out assigned tasks with a professional demeanor reflected in excellent written and oral communication skills, listening skills, patience, analytical reasoning and problem solving abilities.

Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities and multiple simultaneous assignments. Must be able to efficiently prioritize work to meet critical deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor, and assure strict attention to detail and accuracy.

Clearly communicate technical information verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical users.

Ensure proper identification of self as a contract worker in all communications, correspondence, etc.

Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the assignment.)

Training Type

Details

Provided by

Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass.

CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

The following is a list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined must be in place, via processes and procedures, to mitigate the associated risks. The BPA manager's acceptance of the API or CWSD serves as their attestation that all applicable mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their organization.

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information

CFTE must sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments. (Does not apply to Craft assignments)

CFTE must complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training.

CFTE must complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level.

Acquisition Planning / Source Selection

CFTE are not permitted to serve as "voting" members for acquisition selections.

All purchasing decisions must be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers).

All acquisition documents (requirements,
SOW's, evaluation criteria, etc.) must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Only Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds.

Agency / Org Planning

All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Budget / Finance Prep

Only Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations.

BFTE must control and finalize / approve all budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations.

Contract Management

All Contractual documents, including invoices must be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel.

All contract-related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) must be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs).

Decision Making

CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers.

Only appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action.

Direction & Control
(directing BFTE)

CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance.

Work of BFTE must be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or another appropriate designee.

Disposing Govt. Property

All decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property must be made by appropriate federal personnel; and all property dispositions must be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC).

Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training

All training and any information that is to be disseminated must be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Inspection / IT Testing

Processes and procedures must ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s).

HR Support

CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping).

All work products must be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees.

Policy Development

BPA's process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption.

Interpretation of Policy/Regulations

Only BPA federal employees may determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations.

CFTE are not permitted to "interpret" regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes.

Representing BPA

Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle.

CFTE must receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.