This position is located in Policy and Planning (EWP), Fish & Wildlife (EW), Environment, Fish & Wildlife (E), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to provide project management oversight for biological, engineering, construction management, environmental, legal, procurement, budgetary, land acquisition, and corporate communications staff in a team approach to plan, coordinate, and implement assigned projects.

Duties

As a Policy Analyst, you will: Develop policies that guide the development of planning documents and work plans and the implementation of fish and wildlife projects. Coordinate and oversee Fish and Wildlife policy and planning efforts. Coordinate, track, and report on implementation activities and progress towards meeting performance standards. Work with management team to communicate important updates and policy changes to external contacts. Serve as the EW Council Liaison to facilitate and coordinate with appropriate internal BPA staff on processes such as categorical reviews of projects, amendments to the Council's Columbia River Basin Fish & Wildlife Program and other relevant emerging issues. Work effectively with stakeholders, as appropriate, to effectively implement Fish & Wildlife program goals and strategies. Manage Budget Oversight Group (BOG) and Council and coordination meetings. Develop and present verbal and written presentations on Fish and Wildlife policies and procedures.

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 1) implementing fish and wildlife projects that are consistent with various biological opinions (e.g. Northwest Power and Conservation Council's Fish and Wildlife Program, the National Marine Fisheries Service's, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's); AND 2) coordinating with internal stakeholders to conduct reviews of projects. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level. Influencing/NegotiatingOral CommunicationProject 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: Richard Howard
• Phone: 5032303230
• Email: [email protected]