This position in located within the Planning and Evaluation (PEH) organization of Energy Efficiency (PE), Power Services (P), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Policy Specialist position will serve as a lead policy development, implementation, and revision for the Energy Efficiency organization.

Duties

As a Policy Specialist, you will: Develop, lead and facilitate internal and external policy review and development processes to develop and revise BPA's Energy Efficiency policies. Facilitate dialogue on policy issues at all levels, from executives to staff, develop and vet policy alternatives and pros and cons, respond to external comments. Facilitate internal and external policy forums with diverse stakeholders, including executives, staff, general managers, regional government representatives and constituent groups. Provide guidance on policy interpretation and/or to determine whether a policy requires revision or development. Lead the use of the agency decision process when making recommendations which includes determining objectives, identifying risks, developing alternatives, developing decision criteria and evaluating alternatives. Assemble cross-agency team(s) as appropriate to bring policy issues to resolution.

Requirements

Qualifications

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 working with internal and external stakeholders to develop policies and processes to maximize the value of energy efficiency programs, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on the implementation of energy efficiency policy and processes. Influencing/NegotiatingProject ManagementTechnical CompetenceWriting "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

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Gena Vaughan
• Phone: 360-947-5342
• Email: [email protected]